School Grounds Maintenance in Mitcham that keeps outdoor spaces safe, smart and ready for learning. From lawns and hedges to pitches and playgrounds, we work around school hours and term times.
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Keeping school grounds presentable takes consistent care and a clear routine. We support sites across CR4, including around Mitcham Junction station and the edges of Mitcham Common. Our team handles everything from lawn care and hedge trimming to litter collection and weed control. You get a site that looks professional, reduces trip hazards and stays inspection-ready.
Mitcham’s mix of Victorian cottages, 1930s semis and modern estates often means schools and nurseries have varied access, boundaries and storage space. We plan visits to suit tight service roads, shared parking and safeguarding requirements. Whether you need weekly tidy-ups or seasonal improvements, we tailor a schedule that fits your site and budget. This is school grounds maintenance Mitcham area teams can rely on for consistent standards.
We start with a walk-round to map priority zones: entrances, playground edges, sports areas and bin points. Then we set a maintenance plan covering mowing heights, hedge cycles, tree care checks, seasonal planting and sports pitch care. Work is completed with clear reporting, photos where needed, and risk-aware methods. Homeowners and school managers trust us for punctual visits, tidy finishes and dependable aftercare.
In the London Borough of Merton, heavy footfall and clay-leaning soils can compact lawns quickly, especially after wet spells. We adjust mowing heights, aeration and weed control to suit seasonal conditions near Figges Marsh and Watermeads Nature Reserve. Access can be tight on older plots, so we use efficient kit and plan loading to minimise disruption. We also align visit times with school drop-off patterns and site safeguarding rules.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and what’s included (lawns, hedges, litter, playground checks and pitch work). As a guide, small sites often start around £180–£350 per visit, while larger multi-area sites can be £450–£1,200+. Monthly contracts may reduce the per-visit rate, and seasonal works like planting or tree care are usually priced separately after a survey.
A routine visit can take 1–3 hours for a smaller site, and 4–8 hours for larger grounds with multiple zones. Time depends on grass growth, leaf fall, hedge length, litter levels, and whether sports pitch care or playground maintenance is included. We can split work across visits to avoid disruption, and we schedule heavier tasks for inset days or school holidays where possible.
Most routine grounds maintenance (mowing, hedge trimming, litter collection and seasonal planting) doesn’t require planning permission. However, tree work can be restricted by Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area rules, and waste disposal must follow local regulations. We check for relevant constraints before starting and can advise on permissions where needed. For larger changes, we’ll guide you through the correct council process.
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty on eligible installed elements we supply and fit, such as edging, hard landscaping repairs and certain safety surfacing fixes. Routine maintenance outcomes (like grass growth) depend on weather and usage, but we guarantee professional standards, safe working practices and clear reporting. If something we’ve repaired or installed fails due to workmanship, we’ll put it right.
We can recommend practical upgrades alongside maintenance, such as durable edging, bark or rubber play surfacing repairs, low-maintenance planting schemes, and hard-wearing grass mixes for sports and play. For pitches, we can advise on overseeding, topdressing and goalmouth reinforcement. We’ll assess footfall, shade and drainage, then propose options that suit safeguarding, budgets and term-time access requirements.
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