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Commercial grounds maintenance is the ongoing care and management of outdoor spaces for businesses, housing developments, utilities, and public sector organisations. It goes beyond keeping grass short, it is about creating a safe, welcoming, and compliant environment all year round.
From small landscaped areas to large operational sites, a planned maintenance programme ensures your outdoor spaces remain presentable, accessible, and fit for purpose. At Great Oaks Tree Services, we combine skilled teams, sector experience, and a flexible approach to deliver the highest standards across Preston, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and the wider North West.
The exact tasks depend on the season, site type, and client requirements, but our service can include:
Grass Cutting and Lawn Care: Regular mowing to keep lawns even, healthy, and professional looking.
Hedge Trimming and Shrub Maintenance: Shaping, pruning, and maintaining growth for appearance, access, and safety.
Weeding and Herbicide Application: Removing unwanted plants and applying treatments to prevent regrowth without harming other vegetation.
Tree Pruning and Vegetation Clearance: Keeping access clear, protecting infrastructure, and maintaining visibility for security and safety.
Leaf and Moss Removal: Clearing leaves and moss to prevent slip hazards, protect surfaces, and improve presentation.
Seasonal Planting: Adding colour and vibrancy to your site with flowers, shrubs, and bedding plants throughout the year.
For clients in sectors like utilities and infrastructure, we also manage work in live operational environments, including substations, service routes, and canal side sites where specialist access, training, and safety controls are essential.
Many grounds maintenance companies offer similar services, but the way they are delivered makes the real difference. Great Oaks stands out because:
Industry Leading Training: We do not just deliver maintenance services, we also run NPCT assessed courses through our in house Training Centre. This means our team is not only among the best trained in the industry, but also capable of managing highly technical and specialist jobs entirely in house.
Experienced in Complex Environments: We work on housing schemes, council grounds and live commercial sites, so we understand the operational pressures of working around residents, staff and the public.
Fully Qualified and Accredited: Our team holds recognised qualifications and we maintain industry leading accreditations such as Constructionline Gold, and Once For All SSIP.
Tailored Maintenance Plans: No two sites are the same. We create schedules that fit around your operations, peak periods, and compliance requirements.
Digital Reporting and Communication: Using Xylem, our own job-management system, we log, track, and report every task, so you have full visibility of site work.
Rapid Response to Urgent Works: Whether it is storm damage or urgent vegetation clearance, we have the capacity to respond quickly and effectively.
As a trusted provider of tree surgery, grounds maintenance, and arboriculture training across Preston, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and the North West, our work meets the highest safety and compliance standards. Our accreditations reflect the confidence that major clients and infrastructure providers place in our team.
We are:
✅ Arb Approved Contractor – assessed, insured, and trusted for safe, professional, and expert tree care.
✅ Constructionline Gold – demonstrates verified standards in health and safety, environmental care, and quality management across our arboriculture and commercial contracts.
✅ ROSPA Members – reinforces our commitment to safety in all tree work and training environments.
✅ Once For All Accredited – confirms we meet SSIP health and safety requirements for public and private sector contracts.
✅ Experienced in Regulated Projects – delivering tree services and training for councils, housing providers and national contractors.
These accreditations allow us to take on complex, high risk environments confidently, whether managing utility vegetation corridors, providing qualified tree surgeons, or delivering certified chainsaw training on live infrastructure sites.
Your grounds are often the first thing people see when they visit your site. Well maintained outdoor spaces reflect professionalism, care, and safety, while neglected areas can quickly become hazardous or unwelcoming.
By choosing Great Oaks for your commercial grounds maintenance, you gain a trusted partner who delivers consistent quality, meets strict safety standards, and brings specialist expertise backed by industry leading training. It is a complete in house service that ensures no job is too technical, and every job is completed to the highest standard.
Ready to discuss your grounds maintenance needs?
Call 07884 274693 or email Office@greatoakstreeservices.co.uk to arrange a site visit or request a tailored maintenance plan.
Great Oaks Tree Services is based in Kirkham, near Preston.
Grounds maintenance service needs? Book a site visit today: 07884 274693 office@greatoakstreeservices.co.uk
Careers
Climbing, grounds maintenance and utility work.Climbing, grounds and utility work.
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.
Last minuteAvailability
Starts Monday 19 October 2026
3 days plus 1 for assessment
£9671 place
Entry requirements: Ground Based Chainsaw Operator and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
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