School Grounds Maintenance in West Dulwich that keeps your site safe, tidy and inspection-ready. From sports pitches to playground checks, we handle the details with care. Expect reliable scheduling, clear reporting and a finish that reflects your school’s standards.
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West Dulwich schools need grounds that look professional and stay safe in all seasons. We provide lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and sports pitch care across SE21, with responsive support for term-time priorities. Whether you’re near West Dulwich station or close to Belair Park, our team keeps entrances, paths and play areas presentable. Work is planned to minimise disruption at drop-off and pick-up.
The West Dulwich area is known for leafy streets, excellent parks and period properties, and school sites often share similar mature planting and established trees. Around Dulwich Village and Herne Hill, we regularly maintain boundary hedges, shaded lawns and compact courtyards where access matters. Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions set a high visual standard locally, and schools are no different. We match that expectation with neat edges, consistent mowing lines and careful pruning.
Our process starts with a site walkover and a practical maintenance plan covering playground maintenance, weed control, tree care and seasonal planting. Visits are scheduled around assemblies, exams and events, with risk-aware working and tidy handover notes. We use professional equipment, remove green waste promptly and keep safeguarding considerations front of mind. Many clients choose us for dependable communication, punctual arrivals and results that stay sharp between visits.
We understand the practicalities of school grounds maintenance in London Borough of Lambeth, including tight access, controlled parking and safeguarding procedures. In West Dulwich, shaded edges near mature trees can encourage moss and weeds, so we adjust mowing height, feeding and weed control accordingly. Where sites border green spaces such as Dulwich Wood or Thurlow Park, we plan for leaf fall and higher organic debris. Our team works efficiently within agreed time windows and keeps paths and gates clear throughout.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and the mix of tasks such as lawn care, litter picks, hedge trimming and sports pitch care. As a guide, smaller sites may budget from £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger grounds with pitches, tree care and seasonal planting can be £800–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically start around £350–£1,200 depending on waste and access.
A routine visit for mowing, edging, litter collection and light weed control often takes 2–6 hours, depending on the grounds and obstacles. Larger sites with sports pitches, multiple play zones and extensive hedges may need a full day or a two-person team. Seasonal tasks—such as planting, aeration, topdressing or tree works—can add time. We schedule around term-time activity and agree realistic service windows in advance.
Most routine maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, weed control, litter collection and seasonal planting—doesn’t require planning permission. However, tree works can be affected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) or conservation area rules, and some fencing or surfacing changes may need approval. We’ll check constraints, advise on permissions where relevant, and can help with documentation. For schools, we also align methods with site policies and safeguarding requirements.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty where applicable to installed elements we provide (for example, certain hard landscaping, edging and constructed features). Routine horticultural maintenance is supported by clear service standards, visit logs and snagging follow-ups. Living materials—turf, plants and trees—depend on season, aftercare and weather, but we’ll advise on best practice and replace options can be discussed if establishment fails despite correct care.
We tailor choices to safety, durability and budget. Popular options include hard-wearing sports turf regimes, shade-tolerant grass mixes, low-allergen planting, robust hedging for boundaries, and seasonal colour schemes for entrances. For play areas, we can advise on safer surfacing upkeep, line marking and drainage improvements. We’ll recommend plant palettes that cope with footfall and limited watering, and provide a simple plan for term-time and holiday periods.
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