School Grounds Maintenance in Kennington that keeps outdoor spaces safe, tidy and ready for learning. From sports pitch care to playground maintenance, we plan reliable visits that fit the school day. Expect sharp edges, clean paths and well-managed planting all year.
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Schools around The Oval and Kennington Park need grounds that look professional and stay safe in every season. We deliver scheduled lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and weed control to keep entrances, paths and green areas presentable. Our team also handles playground maintenance checks and sports pitch care, so outdoor time runs smoothly. Work is planned around drop-off, pick-up and events to minimise disruption.
Kennington’s Georgian squares and busy streets mean access and presentation matter. We’re used to maintaining grounds beside Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks, where boundaries, sightlines and shared access routes need careful handling. For schools in Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle, we tailor planting and mowing heights to suit sun, shade and wind exposure. Seasonal planting is chosen for colour, resilience and low-maintenance performance.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware plan and a clear schedule for each term. Visits cover routine tasks plus proactive tree care, edging, and pitch repairs before they become costly. You’ll get consistent standards, tidy clear-ups and straightforward reporting for caretakers and school managers. Many local clients choose us because we turn up when agreed and keep grounds inspection-ready.
We work across the London Borough of Lambeth and understand the practicalities of busy SE11 streets. Parking and loading can be tight near Kennington tube station, so we plan arrival times and equipment to avoid congestion. London clay soils can compact quickly, so we build aeration and drainage-friendly practices into lawn and sports pitch care. We also select hardy planting that copes with urban heat and footfall.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, sports pitch care and tree care). As a guide, small school sites often start from £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger grounds with pitches and extensive borders may be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £450–£1,800 depending on waste volume and access.
A routine visit can take 1–3 hours for a compact site, or 4–8 hours for larger grounds with multiple lawns, hedges and play areas. Seasonal work such as scarifying, aeration, pitch renovations or major hedge reductions can take 1–3 days. Timescales depend on site access, weather, safeguarding requirements, and whether waste removal is needed. We agree visit windows that fit school operations.
Most routine maintenance—mowing, weeding, hedge trimming, litter collection and seasonal planting—doesn’t need planning permission. However, tree work can be affected by Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area rules, and waste disposal must follow local regulations. If you’re near protected trees or making changes to play surfaces or fencing, extra permissions may apply. We check constraints and advise before any higher-impact work begins.
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed elements (for example, hard landscaping or constructed features we build as part of the grounds). For ongoing maintenance, we guarantee agreed visit schedules and standards, with issues rectified promptly if something is missed. Living materials such as turf and planting are covered under clear care conditions, and we provide aftercare guidance to protect results.
We can maintain and refresh a wide range of options, including hard-wearing turf mixes for sports areas, low-allergen and pollinator-friendly seasonal planting, and robust hedging for screening. For pitches, we advise on overseeding blends, topdressing and line-marking approaches. For playgrounds, we can help plan safer surfacing repairs and edging solutions. We’ll recommend choices based on footfall, shade, safeguarding and budget.
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