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Commercial Grounds Maintenance
Reliable care.
Visible standards.
Structured, year-round grounds maintenance for residential developments, hotels, schools, sports grounds and professionally managed properties.
Based in Sandhurst · Berkshire, Hampshire & Surrey
Established2011
Fully insured£5m public liability
QualifiedPA1 & PA6
ReportingClear site records
Direct access to decision-makers
A contractor you can actually speak to.
Dan Martin Founder & Director
Dan oversees client requirements and service standards, supported by management and equipped grounds teams.
Lisa Martin Co-Director
Lisa coordinates enquiries, requests and office communication so the right information reaches the right people.
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Contract grounds care
A dependable contractor.
A better-looking site.
SGS delivers planned maintenance around the needs of each property, its users and its management team. Our focus is consistent presentation, safe access, responsive communication and work completed properly on every visit.
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Contract in practice
A real multi-phase programme
Large-site capacity with direct regional accountability.
For a substantial six-phase residential development in Hampshire, SGS coordinates a planned year-round programme across entrances, communal landscapes and shared open space. The client and development remain unnamed to respect commercial confidentiality.
Scope of care
A structured programme across the whole development.
- Phase-based mowing and lawn presentation
- Hedges, shrubs and communal borders
- Leaf, litter and seasonal clearance
- Weed and vegetation management
- Entrances, shared routes and focal areas
- Issue reporting and additional works planning
The SGS difference
The contract stays visible to the people responsible for it.
Routes, team resources and seasonal priorities are coordinated around the site. Management oversight, direct communication and a local operational base keep responsibility clear throughout the contract.
Client references: available privately for suitable tenders and contract discussions.
Discuss your grounds contractTender-ready support
Information procurement teams expect.
What useful site reporting can include
Illustrative reporting format, not a client record. The content and frequency are agreed for each contract.
- Visit record
- The date, areas attended and work completed against the agreed programme.
- Presentation & exceptions
- Condition notes, relevant photographs and anything affecting access or delivery.
- Issues & approvals
- Items needing a decision, with any proposed additional work clearly separated from the contract.
- Next actions
- Seasonal priorities, follow-up responsibilities and items to review on the next visit.
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Grounds in every setting
Planned · Presented · Accountable
Professional standards across every site.
Representative imagery illustrates the settings we work in; it is not a portfolio of identified SGS client sites.
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Who we work with
Commercial sectors
Grounds that reflect the standard of your organisation.
Every contract is tailored around the site, expected standards, visit frequency, access and seasonal requirements.
Flats, apartments & communal developments
Reliable maintenance that protects kerb appeal and creates welcoming shared grounds for residents.
Housing estates of every size
Scalable programmes for entrances, open spaces, play areas, verges and private shared landscapes.
Hotels & hospitality venues
Guest-ready presentation maintained around trading hours, functions and seasonal demands.
Schools & education
Safe, tidy grounds, sports-field maintenance and pitch marking planned around the school calendar.
Commercial & managed estates
Professional presentation, regular records and responsive support for property and facilities managers.
New developments & handover care
Landscape aftercare, watering, establishment maintenance and presentation ahead of occupation.
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Complete grounds maintenance
One contractor · Every season
Everything needed to keep your site looking right.
Grass & lawn care
Scheduled mowing, edging, treatments, aeration, scarification and overseeding.
Hedges, shrubs & borders
Pruning, hedge cutting, bed maintenance and seasonal presentation.
Sports pitches & line marking
Playing-surface maintenance with clear, accurate marking for school and sports use.
Weed & vegetation control
Qualified PA1 and PA6 application across hard and soft landscaped areas.
Leaf, litter & green waste
Seasonal clearance and responsible removal to keep the whole site presentable.
Site inspections & reporting
Clear communication, photographic records and early identification of issues.
Winter gritting
Gritting and snow-clearance support for safer paths, entrances and car parks.
Seasonal & project works
Planting, renovation, improvement works and additional labour when required.
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How we manage the contract
More than turning up and cutting grass
A visible service, with clear ownership behind it.
Good grounds maintenance depends on planning, supervision and communication as much as the work on site. We build those responsibilities into the contract from the beginning.
Clear schedule & specification
A site-specific programme sets out visit frequency, seasonal tasks, presentation standards and areas of responsibility, giving everyone a clear point of reference.
Briefed, consistent teams
Operatives understand the site, access arrangements, sensitive areas and priorities. Continuity builds knowledge and reduces the need for repeated instruction.
Supervision & quality checks
Team leaders and management monitor delivery, correct issues early and make sure the finish remains consistent—not only when a contract begins.
Photographic reporting
Clients can receive useful site records showing completed work, emerging concerns and items that may require approval or additional action.
Proactive recommendations
We flag failing plants, trip hazards, drainage concerns, worn lawns, boundary issues and improvement opportunities rather than walking past them.
Responsive additional works
Seasonal projects, storm response, renovation, planting and urgent presentation work can be organised through the same trusted relationship.
SaferClear paths, managed vegetation and early issue reporting
Better presentedConsistent standards at entrances and throughout the site
Easier to manageOne accountable contractor and straightforward communication
Planned aheadSeasonal work and budgets considered before they become urgent
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Why choose SGS
Professional · Reliable · Proactive
Big enough to deliver. Close enough to care.
Multiple equipped teams, management oversight and a local operational base, with direct access to the people responsible for your contract.
The regional alternative
Professional capacity. Personal accountability.
SGS combines site-specific schedules and multiple grounds teams with accessible, owner-led management. Your contract has a clear programme, a clear contact and an agreed route for resolving concerns.
Direct access to people who know the contract, understand the site and can make decisions.
Multiple equipped teams, management oversight, formal schedules and reliable operational cover.
A capable regional contractor that remains responsive, accountable and invested in every client.
Owner-led accountability
Decisions stay close to the client. Dan and the management team remain accessible, involved and responsible for the standard delivered.
A local operational base
Based in Sandhurst, our teams are positioned to serve Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey efficiently and respond when sites need support.
Standards that stay consistent
Clear expectations, team leadership and regular checks help prevent the gradual decline clients often experience after a contract settles in.
Respect for site users
Residents, pupils, guests and staff should experience a courteous team, tidy working practices and disruption kept to a minimum.
Qualified & properly insured
£5m public liability cover, PA1 and PA6 qualifications, waste-carrier licensing and chainsaw capability support professional delivery.
Capacity when it matters
Multiple equipped teams give us the flexibility to resource large visits, seasonal peaks, initial tidy-ups and additional project work.
Established 2011 Long-term experience£5m insured Professional protectionPhoto reporting Useful visibilityThree counties Local regional coverage
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Who we are
A better kind of grounds contractor
A team that treats your site like a long-term responsibility.
Founded by Dan Martin in Sandhurst in 2011, SGS has developed from a local garden business into a multi-team grounds and estate management company led by Dan and Co-Director Lisa Martin.
That growth has been deliberate. We have invested in people, vehicles, professional equipment, management and working systems so we can look after larger and more demanding sites without losing the personal service on which the business was built.
We make the scope, visit frequency and responsibilities clear from the start. Clients can discuss concerns with the people overseeing delivery and plan improvements through the same relationship.
Founder & Director
Dan Martin
Dan leads the direction of SGS, client relationships, operational standards and the quality delivered across private estates and commercial contracts.
Co-Director
Lisa Martin
Lisa plays a central role behind the scenes, handling requests, calls, emails and office coordination. Her work keeps communication moving, supports clients and teams, and helps ensure the day-to-day business runs smoothly.
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Starting a contract
A clear mobilisation process
We build the programme around the site.
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Site review
We assess the grounds, access, presentation, risks and current maintenance standard.
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Tailored specification
We agree the scope, visit frequency, seasonal priorities and reporting needs.
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Managed mobilisation
Your team is briefed, schedules are set and any initial improvement work is planned.
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Consistent delivery
Work is supervised, recorded and reviewed to keep the contract performing.
Planning your next contract
A straightforward start.
Can you review a site with an existing contractor?
Yes. We can discuss your specification, current concerns and renewal timing. Any changeover would be planned around your contractual commitments and an agreed start date.
Can you coordinate several sites or development phases?
We assess the locations, workload and visit frequencies together, then propose a programme with suitable resources and a clear management contact. Capacity and mobilisation are agreed before a contract starts.
How are inspections and reporting agreed?
The contract sets out the reporting frequency, records required, quality reviews and escalation contact. Any photographic reporting should focus on the grounds and avoid identifying residents, pupils or guests.
What do you need for schools, hotels or tenders?
Share the site location, scope, timing and any access or procurement requirements. We agree insurance evidence, relevant qualifications, RAMS, safeguarding and DBS requirements for the work before mobilisation. You can attach a specification to your enquiry email.
Request a grounds review
Let’s discuss your grounds contract.
Tell us the site type and location. Lisa or Dan will discuss your requirements, timing and the right next step.
- Discuss the site and contract priorities
- Arrange a site review where appropriate
- Receive a tailored scope and proposal