School Grounds Maintenance in South Croydon that keeps school sites safe, tidy and ready for learning. From lawns and hedges to pitches and playground checks, we plan work around the school day.
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Keeping a school site presentable takes more than a quick mow. Our teams support schools across CR2, with regular lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and weed control. We’re often working near South Croydon station and around Lloyd Park, so we understand busy drop-off times and access constraints. Every visit is scheduled to minimise disruption while maintaining a consistently high standard.
South Croydon is a leafy residential area with excellent schools and generous green spaces, which means grounds often include mature trees, long boundary hedges and well-used play areas. Nearby streets of large detached houses, 1930s semis and Victorian villas also influence how school plots are laid out and planted. We tailor seasonal planting to suit sheltered courtyards as well as open, windier edges near woodland. The result is a site that looks cared for year-round, not just on inspection days.
We start with a site walkover, then create a maintenance plan covering sports pitch care, playground maintenance, tree care and routine checks. Risk-aware working, clear reporting and reliable attendance are built into every schedule. If something changes—storm damage, sudden weed growth, event preparation—we respond quickly and adjust the plan. Local schools trust us because we’re close by (around 15 minutes) and consistent in both workmanship and communication.
We’re used to the mix of shaded woodland edges near Croham Hurst Woods and more open, sun-exposed playing fields. Access can be tight on school approaches, so we plan parking, equipment drop-off and waste removal to keep entrances clear. Working across the London Borough of Croydon, we also account for tree protection constraints and conservation considerations where relevant. Our methods adapt to each site’s soil, drainage and footfall patterns.
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Costs vary with site size, visit frequency and the mix of tasks. As a guide, small sites on a fortnightly schedule may start around £250–£450 per month, while larger schools with weekly visits, sports pitch care and seasonal planting can be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off works such as hedge reductions, tree care or playground surfacing repairs are typically priced separately after a site survey.
A routine visit can take 1–3 hours for smaller grounds, and 4–8 hours (or a multi-person team) for larger sites with pitches, extensive hedges and multiple play zones. Timescales depend on grass growth, leaf fall, weather delays, access restrictions and safeguarding arrangements. We agree a visit plan in advance and can schedule heavier tasks for inset days, weekends or school holidays where needed.
Most maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, litter collection, weed control and seasonal planting—doesn’t require planning permission. However, tree work can be affected by Tree Preservation Orders, conservation areas, or nesting wildlife duties. If you’re considering changes such as new fencing, surfacing, drainage or significant landscaping alterations, approvals may be needed. We check constraints, advise on what’s required, and help you stay compliant.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed works (such as hard landscaping elements completed by our team), covering defects linked to installation. For ongoing maintenance, we guarantee agreed tasks are completed to the specification and we’ll return promptly to rectify any missed items reported within a reasonable timeframe. Plants and turf establishment depend on season, watering and site use, so we set clear care requirements and realistic expectations.
We can tailor the site to be practical and attractive, from robust seasonal planting schemes to low-maintenance borders and safer play surfaces. Popular options include hard-wearing sports turf programmes, wildflower or pollinator areas, bark or rubber play surfacing repairs, and structured hedge lines for clear boundaries. We’ll recommend choices based on footfall, safeguarding, budget and maintenance capacity, then provide a plan that’s easy to manage year-round.
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