Grounds Maintenance Service Standard

Grounds Maintenance: we will...

• Cut grass a minimum of every 12 working days throughout the growing season (March – October).
• Ensure all grass cuttings will be swept or blown from footpaths and walk ways immediately after cutting.
• Spray and clear the edges of footpaths of weeds at least once a year.
• Strim grass as close as possible to obstacles such as trees, buildings or benches.
• Clear areas of litter and rubbish prior to cutting the grass.
• Removed all litter and rubbish from beds and borders and ensure edges are trimmed and cleared.
• Top up forest bark mulch once a year to help reduce the effect of weed growth.
• Check and complete minor maintenance work to trees within these areas.
• Sweep garage, parking areas, footpaths and walkways a minimum of every 6 weeks.
• Remove all rubbish from the location prior to the sweep taking place.
• Arrange for large amounts of rubbish, fly tipping or bulky items to be cleared when they are reported to us.
• Ensure that weeds on tarmac, block paving and slabs are sprayed and controlled as required but a minimum of once per year.
• Remove overhanging branches and saplings and verges are strimmed.