School Grounds Maintenance in Forest Hill that keeps sites safe, tidy and ready for learning. From lawn care and hedge trimming to playground checks and sports pitch care, we handle it all. Local, responsive teams with a premium finish.
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Keeping school grounds looking professional matters in Forest Hill, where outdoor space is used year-round. We maintain lawns, hedges, borders, pitches and play areas for schools and nurseries across SE23, with careful scheduling around drop-off and pick-up. Whether you’re near Forest Hill station or close to the Horniman Museum, our team arrives on time and works efficiently. Expect clear reporting, clean edges and a site that feels cared for.
Forest Hill’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, period conversions and compact plots often mirrors the constraints schools face: narrow access, shared boundaries and limited storage. We’re used to tight gates, mature trees and long-established hedgelines that need skilled pruning rather than heavy-handed cutting. For sites serving nearby areas such as Sydenham and Honor Oak, we plan maintenance that keeps outdoor areas usable without constant disruption. Our approach suits both small nursery gardens and larger multi-use grounds.
You’ll get a structured maintenance plan covering lawn care, weed control, litter collection, seasonal planting, tree care and sports pitch upkeep. We carry out routine playground maintenance checks, flagging hazards early and keeping surfaces, edges and fall zones in good order. Work is logged with photos where needed, and we agree service levels in advance so standards don’t slip mid-term. Homeowners and school managers trust us for consistent teams, tidy workmanship and dependable communication.
We understand the London Borough of Lewisham’s expectations around waste handling, noise and access, and we plan visits accordingly. Forest Hill sites often have clay-heavy soil and shaded corners from mature trees, so we tailor mowing heights, aeration and weed control to suit. Parking and unloading can be tight near Devonshire Road Nature Reserve and busy routes, so we arrive prepared with the right kit for efficient access. Our school grounds maintenance Forest Hill area plans keep standards high without disrupting neighbours.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, playground maintenance and sports pitch care). As a guide, small sites often start around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger grounds with pitches and extensive planting can be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups are commonly £350–£1,500. We’ll survey and provide a clear, itemised range.
Routine visits for a small nursery garden may take 1–3 hours, while larger schools often need a half day to a full day per visit. Seasonal works—such as hedge reductions, tree care or pitch renovations—can take 1–3 days depending on access and waste removal. Timescales are affected by weather, safeguarding access windows, and whether playground maintenance requires parts or specialist surfacing repairs. We schedule to minimise disruption to lessons and clubs.
Most routine grounds tasks—mowing, hedge trimming, weed control and seasonal planting—don’t need permission. However, tree work can be restricted by Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area rules, and waste disposal must follow local regulations. For playground changes or new surfacing, additional standards may apply. We check constraints before starting, advise on any permissions, and keep work compliant. This is part of our school grounds maintenance in London Borough of Lewisham service.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed elements (for example, certain hard landscaping or constructed features related to maintenance improvements). The warranty covers defects arising from our installation work, subject to normal use and appropriate aftercare. Routine horticultural outcomes (like plant establishment) depend on weather and watering, but we set realistic expectations and provide care guidance. Any issues we cause are put right promptly.
Alongside ongoing maintenance, we can recommend practical upgrades such as durable edging, low-maintenance planting schemes, bark or rubber play surfacing, and robust turf or seed mixes for sports pitch care. For weed control, we’ll advise on mulches, membrane solutions and targeted treatments where appropriate. We help you choose options based on footfall, safeguarding needs, budget and term-time access, then phase improvements to avoid downtime.
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