School Grounds Maintenance in Dulwich that keeps play areas, pitches and lawns safe, smart and inspection-ready. From litter collection to hedge trimming and seasonal planting, we work around the school day with minimal disruption.
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Schools around Dulwich Park and Dulwich College need grounds that look professional and stay safe in all weathers. We provide planned maintenance covering lawn care, hedge trimming, weed control and litter collection, with careful attention to safeguarding and site security. Our teams also handle playground maintenance and sports pitch care so outdoor areas stay usable throughout term time. Work can be scheduled before school, after hours or during holidays to suit your timetable.
Dulwich’s affluent village atmosphere and period architecture often come with generous grounds, mature trees and formal borders, particularly around Dulwich Village and West Dulwich. In SE21, SE22 and SE24 we regularly maintain large detached properties and Georgian and Victorian houses with complex planting schemes and established hedgelines. That experience transfers directly to school sites where presentation matters, from entrance approaches to courtyard lawns. We plan maintenance that respects heritage features while keeping surfaces practical and safe.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware method statement and a clear seasonal plan, then deliver regular visits with photo updates if required. Each visit follows a checklist: mowing heights, edge definition, weed control, litter sweeps, and targeted tree and shrub care. You’ll get consistent standards, predictable scheduling and a single point of contact for reactive call-outs. Many local clients choose us for dependable teams, tidy work practices and straightforward reporting.
We’re used to the access constraints and parking controls found across the London Borough of Southwark, including busier routes near East Dulwich and Herne Hill. Dulwich sites often have mature trees and shaded lawns, so we adjust mowing frequency, manage moss and improve drainage where needed. We also plan quieter, low-traffic routes for equipment movement and keep gates and boundaries secure. That local approach helps keep sites compliant, presentable and safe year-round.
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Costs depend on site size, visit frequency and what’s included (litter collection, hedge trimming, sports pitch care and playground checks). For small school sites, regular maintenance often starts around £300–£600 per month. Medium sites commonly fall between £700–£1,500 per month, while larger campuses with pitches and extensive tree care can be £2,000+ per month. We’ll survey the site and provide a tailored schedule and budget.
A typical visit can take 1–3 hours for a smaller site and 4–8 hours for larger grounds with multiple zones. One-off seasonal tasks vary: hedge trimming may take half a day, while pitch renovations, aeration and overseeding can take 1–3 days depending on area and access. Timescales are affected by weather, safeguarding arrangements, waste removal needs and whether work is scheduled during term time or holidays.
Most routine grounds maintenance is permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, certain works can trigger rules, such as significant tree pruning, works to protected trees, or changes near listed buildings or conservation areas. We check for Tree Preservation Orders and any relevant Southwark requirements before starting tree care or major alterations. If permissions or notifications are needed, we’ll guide you through the process and plan the work accordingly.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on eligible installed elements we supply and fit (for example, hard landscaping features associated with play areas or edging works). For ongoing maintenance, we guarantee agreed standards are met on each visit, with prompt return visits if something has been missed. Living materials such as turf, plants and trees are covered subject to correct aftercare and site conditions.
We tailor options to how pupils use the space and the site’s maintenance budget. Popular choices include hard-wearing turf and overseeding mixes for sports areas, low-allergen and pollinator-friendly seasonal planting, robust native hedging, and safer surfacing and edging details around play zones. We can also introduce shade-tolerant lawn programmes under mature trees. We’ll recommend materials and planting palettes that suit your site, usage levels and term-time maintenance schedule.
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