School Grounds Maintenance in Sutton that keeps school sites safe, smart and inspection-ready. From lawns and hedges to pitches, playgrounds and litter collection, we manage it all. Reliable schedules, clear reporting and a premium finish.
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Schools across Sutton need grounds that look professional and stay safe for pupils and visitors. We provide planned maintenance that covers lawns, hedges, litter collection, playground upkeep and sports pitch care. Whether you’re near Sutton High Street or close to Manor Park, our team keeps outdoor areas clean, usable and presentable. Work is scheduled around drop-off, pick-up and events to minimise disruption.
The Sutton area includes a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern developments, and many schools sit alongside residential streets with tighter access. We’re used to working in SM1, SM2 and SM3, where boundaries can be compact and planting beds need careful edging and weed control. From established trees in older grounds to newer landscaping around extensions, we tailor the maintenance plan to the site’s layout and usage. Seasonal planting is timed to keep entrances and courtyards looking their best.
We start with a site walkover and risk-aware plan, then set a clear schedule for mowing, hedge trimming, weed control and inspections. Playground maintenance is handled with a practical, safety-first approach, and we flag issues early with straightforward recommendations. You’ll get consistent teams, tidy workmanship and reliable visit notes. Local clients trust us for punctuality, respectful conduct on school sites and results that hold up throughout term time.
As a Surrey borough with excellent schools and green spaces, Sutton’s grounds often mix heavy footfall with clay-leaning soils that compact quickly. We plan mowing and pitch work around weather and term-time use, and we bring the right kit for narrow access in areas like Cheam and Carshalton. Parking and arrival times are arranged to avoid peak school traffic near key routes and centres such as St Nicholas Centre. Our approach suits both older sites with mature trees and newer builds with tighter landscaping.
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Costs in Sutton vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, litter collection, hedge trimming, pitch care and playground maintenance). As a guide, small sites often start from around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger multi-area grounds and sports pitches can be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £450–£2,000+. We provide a tailored plan after a site survey.
Visit length depends on the number of zones and services required. A routine maintenance visit for a smaller school can take 2–4 hours, while larger grounds with pitches, multiple hedgelines and playground checks may take a full day or more. Seasonal tasks such as scarifying, aeration, topdressing or tree works can add time. Access, safeguarding arrangements and weather also affect scheduling, especially during exam periods and events.
Most routine school grounds maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, litter collection, weed control and seasonal planting—doesn’t require planning permission. However, tree works can be subject to Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area controls in parts of the London Borough of Sutton, and waste removal must be handled correctly. We check constraints before major pruning or removals and can liaise with the relevant departments where needed. You’ll get clear guidance before any work begins.
Yes. We stand behind our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed landscaping elements (for example, hard landscaping or constructed features we build as part of improvement works). Routine maintenance outcomes naturally vary with weather, usage and existing ground conditions, but we guarantee reliable attendance, safe working practices and tidy completion. If something we’ve installed fails due to workmanship within the warranty terms, we’ll put it right promptly.
Maintenance can be paired with practical upgrades to improve safety and appearance. Popular options include hard-wearing turf and overseeding mixes for pitches, bark or rubber mulch top-ups for play zones, drought-tolerant seasonal planting, and structured hedge lines for clear boundaries. We can also recommend edging solutions to reduce strimming damage and improve neatness. We’ll assess footfall, drainage and budget, then propose options that are robust for term-time use.
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