School Grounds Maintenance in Eastfields that keeps your site safe, tidy and ready for learning. From sports pitch care to playground maintenance, we work around school hours and term dates. Expect reliable teams, clear reporting and a consistently smart finish.
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Fine Landscaping provides dependable grounds care for schools and nurseries across Eastfields and nearby Mitcham. With Eastfields station and Figges Marsh close by, we’re used to busy access routes and tight drop-off windows. Our teams handle everything from lawn care and weed control to litter collection and hedge trimming. The result is a site that looks professional and stays safer for pupils and staff.
Eastfields is a well-connected residential area undergoing regeneration, with Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern developments nearby. That mix often means varied boundaries, shared access points and different soil conditions across a single campus. We tailor seasonal planting, tree care and border maintenance to suit exposed corners, shaded courtyards and high-footfall routes. If your school sits near Streatham Vale or Pollards Hill, we can plan visits to avoid peak traffic and reduce disruption.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware method statement and a practical maintenance schedule for term time and holidays. Tasks are logged each visit, with clear notes on playground maintenance, sports pitch wear and any safety concerns. We use professional equipment, tidy up thoroughly, and keep gates, paths and entrances presentable. Being only 5 minutes away means fast response when weather or events change your priorities.
We understand the practicalities of school sites in the London Borough of Merton, including access controls, safeguarding procedures and limited parking. In SW16 and CR4, we often plan smaller vehicles and timed deliveries to keep entrances clear. Ground conditions can vary from compacted lawns to shaded edges near buildings, so we adjust mowing heights, weed control and feeding accordingly. If you’re near Lavender Park, we can align maintenance with community use and weekend bookings.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, litter collection, hedge trimming, playground and sports pitch care). As a guide, smaller sites often start around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger schools with pitches and extensive planting can be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £350–£1,800. We provide a tailored schedule after a site visit.
A routine visit can take 1–4 hours for a smaller site, or 1–2 days for larger grounds with multiple lawns, hedges and play areas. Seasonal tasks such as pitch renovation, leaf clearance, pruning and planting can add time. Access restrictions, safeguarding sign-in, waste removal and weather also affect duration. We plan around drop-off and pick-up times and can schedule holiday works for minimal disruption.
Most routine grounds maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, litter collection and planting—doesn’t require planning permission. However, tree works may be affected by Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area controls, and some fencing or surfacing changes can need approval. We check constraints, advise on best practice, and can help you document works for compliance. For schools, we also align with site policies and safeguarding requirements.
Yes. We back qualifying installation and improvement works with a 10-year warranty, covering workmanship on agreed items such as new turfing, planting schemes, edging, and certain hard-landscaping repairs linked to playground areas. Routine maintenance tasks (like mowing and trimming) are quality-checked each visit and recorded. Any issues raised are addressed promptly, and we agree clear standards at the start so expectations stay consistent throughout the contract.
Alongside maintenance, schools often choose seasonal planting plans, durable mulches, robust hedge species, and turf improvements for sports areas. For playground maintenance, options can include safer edging, improved drainage, and resurfacing repairs where appropriate. We’ll recommend choices based on footfall, shade, safeguarding needs and budget, then provide a phased plan to spread costs. Our aim is practical upgrades that reduce future upkeep and improve year-round appearance.
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