School Grounds Maintenance in Shortlands that keeps your site safe, presentable and inspection-ready. From lawn care and hedge trimming to litter collection, pitches and playground upkeep, we work around the school day with minimal disruption.
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Keeping school grounds looking professional takes more than a quick mow. We provide structured maintenance programmes across BR2, supporting schools and nurseries near Shortlands station and around Bromley. Our team handles lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, and seasonal planting so the site stays welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. Regular inspections help spot issues early, from worn turf edges to trip hazards around play areas.
Shortlands is a quiet, affluent suburb with excellent rail links, and many sites sit alongside large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties. That mix often means mature trees, established hedgerows and lawns that need careful renovation rather than heavy-handed cutting. We tailor school grounds maintenance Shortlands area schedules to term times, sports seasons and open days. Whether you’re closer to Beckenham, Ravensbourne or Bickley, we plan visits to keep everything consistent.
We start with a site walkover, then build a clear maintenance plan covering mowing heights, weed control, tree care, playground maintenance checks and sports pitch care. Work is logged, risks are flagged promptly, and we can prioritise high-traffic routes and entrances before events. Our crews arrive on time, keep noise sensible, and leave paths and hardstanding clean after each visit. Local homeowners and school managers trust us for dependable standards and straightforward communication.
In the London Borough of Bromley, access and parking can be tight on residential streets near schools, so we plan arrival times and loading to avoid congestion. Clay-heavy patches and shaded corners from mature trees can slow drainage, so we adjust mowing, aeration and overseeding accordingly. We also factor in safeguarding, gated access and caretaker handovers. Where sites sit near St Mary’s Church or close to BR2 residential roads, we keep noise and debris control a priority.
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Costs depend on site size, visit frequency and what’s included (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, playground maintenance, pitch work and tree care). As a guide, smaller nursery or primary sites often start around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger multi-area sites with sports pitches can be £800–£2,000+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £350–£1,500.
A routine visit can take 1–3 hours for compact sites, and 4–8 hours for larger grounds with multiple lawns, hedges and hardstanding. Sports pitch care, seasonal planting and tree work can add time, especially if waste removal is required. Timescales also depend on weather, access restrictions during school hours, and safeguarding procedures. We agree a schedule that fits around assemblies, clubs and weekend use.
Most routine maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, litter collection and seasonal planting—doesn’t need planning permission. However, tree care can be restricted by Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area rules, and some fencing or surfacing changes may require approval. We check relevant constraints in the London Borough of Bromley before starting, advise on paperwork if needed, and keep work compliant with site policies and safeguarding requirements.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed works (such as hard landscaping elements completed as part of wider site improvements). For ongoing maintenance, we guarantee agreed standards and will return to rectify any missed items from the service checklist within a reasonable timeframe. Planting success can vary by weather and use, but we specify aftercare and replacement options clearly in advance.
We can tailor a programme around your site’s needs: hard-wearing grass mixes for sports areas, shade-tolerant turf for tree-lined edges, and seasonal planting schemes using robust perennials and bulbs. For playground maintenance, we can advise on edging, bark/woodchip top-ups and safer boundaries. Weed control can be manual, targeted treatments or mulching approaches. We help you choose options based on budget, footfall, and year-round appearance.
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