School Grounds Maintenance in Richmond that keeps campuses safe, smart and ready for learning. From lawn care and hedge trimming to litter collection, pitches and playground checks, we work around term times and events.
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Schools around Richmond Green and TW9 need grounds that look professional and stay safe in all seasons. Fine Landscaping delivers scheduled school grounds maintenance with lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and responsive repairs. We keep play areas and paths clear, manage weeds, and maintain borders so entrances and outdoor learning spaces remain welcoming. Our teams plan visits to minimise disruption at drop-off and pick-up.
Richmond’s village atmosphere and riverside setting bring a mix of compact sites and larger green spaces near Richmond Park and Kew. We’re used to working alongside Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and riverside properties, which often means tighter access, shared driveways and careful noise control. For schools, that translates into tidy edging, controlled growth around boundaries, and planting schemes that suit shaded courtyards or open sports fields. We tailor maintenance plans to your site layout, safeguarding needs and seasonal priorities.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware method statement and a clear maintenance schedule. Each visit is logged with before/after notes, and we flag hazards such as trip edges, broken fencing, or overhanging branches early. Playground maintenance and sports pitch care are timed to reduce wear and keep surfaces consistent. Homeowners and school managers trust us for punctual crews, clean finishes, and a straightforward point of contact from quote to ongoing visits.
We understand the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, including controlled parking, school street timings and narrow access near TW10. Riverside damp can encourage moss and weed growth, so we adjust mowing height, aeration and treatments accordingly. Where sites sit near mature trees, we plan tree care and leaf clearance to keep drains, paths and play areas clear. Our approach suits Richmond’s high standards and the visibility of frontages near busy routes.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, playground checks and pitch work). As a guide, smaller sites may budget from £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger grounds with sports pitch care and seasonal planting can be £800–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically start around £350–£1,200. We provide a tailored schedule and itemised estimate.
A routine visit can take 2–6 hours depending on grounds size, mowing requirements and the amount of litter collection or edging needed. Larger sites with multiple lawns, hedges, playground areas and sports pitches may need a full day or a multi-crew visit across 1–3 days. Timescales change with weather, access restrictions, safeguarding arrangements, and seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, pruning and planting.
Most routine grounds maintenance is permitted and 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 constraints before starting, advise on any permissions needed, and can help with the paperwork where applicable. We also plan work around school street restrictions and site-specific safeguarding policies.
We stand by our workmanship and offer a 10-year warranty on eligible installed works (such as hard landscaping elements completed by our team), covering defects in installation under normal use. Routine maintenance tasks like mowing, hedge trimming and litter collection are quality-checked each visit, with any issues rectified promptly. We also provide clear visit records so site managers can track standards over time.
We can maintain formal lawns, meadow-style areas, and durable turf for high-footfall zones, plus seasonal planting with low-allergen, school-friendly varieties. For sports pitch care, options include aeration, overseeding, topdressing and line marking support. Playground maintenance can cover surface checks, debris removal and edging repairs around safety zones. We’ll recommend choices based on usage, shade levels, drainage and the look you want year-round.
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