Grounds Maintenance
This page lets you know what you can expect from our Grounds Maintenance service.
Please note that schedules are subject to weather conditions.
Grass areas
Grass cutting takes place during the growing season (between March and October). We aim to cut grass areas on a 2-3 weekly basis.
Wildflower/rough ground areas are cut on 2 occasions per year.
Shrub beds
Shrub bed maintenance take place on 3 occasions per year:-
- April-May -weed spray/litter pick
- July-Sept – pruning shrubs, litter pick and weed control
- Nov-Dec- Pruning shrubs, litter pick and weed control
Trees
Communal trees and trees in tenanted gardens are inspected on a 2 yearly basis by an approved tree inspector.
Any health and safety recommendations identified during these inspections are then carried out.
Hedge cutting
Hedge cutting takes place twice a year:
- July - Sept - cut 1
- Nov - Dec - cut 2
Hard surfaces
Maintenance takes place on 3 occasions per year:
- Visit 1 April - May weed spray
- Visit 2 July - August weed spray
- Visit 3 Jan - Feb remove detritus and litter
Leaf clearing
Leaf clearing takes place during the autumnal months and the number of visits depends on the volume of trees and leaves in those locations.
Play inspection
Our play parks are visited on a regular basis to check equipment safety, empty bins and remove litter and detritus
Service charges
You will be made aware of any communal service charges before you first sign your Tenancy Agreement. The service charge is based on measurements of communal areas and standard costs applied to them. The overall costs for the grounds maintenance in your area will be split across all properties, including tenants, shared owners, leaseholders and private owner-occupiers.