Grounds maintenance for residential and commercial buildings
For tidy, safe and pleasant surroundings all year round.
Well-kept surroundings improve the quality of living, safety and the overall look of a property. On behalf of the owners we organise regular and seasonal work and use vetted contractors.
Grounds maintenance usually includes:
- mowing grass and looking after green areas,
- pruning shrubs and hedges,
- sweeping and removing fallen leaves,
- clearing snow and gritting in winter,
- other agreed maintenance work.
We set the scope and frequency of the work according to the site, the season and the owners' agreement. That way the work makes sense and the costs stay transparent.
A work programme for each building
Before we start, we agree with the owners or the supervisory board which areas belong to the building, what work is needed and how often. We take into account the size and type of green areas, trees and hedges, access paths and car parks.
The agreed programme is the basis for comparable contractor quotes. Owners therefore know what is included in the regular price and what is extra work that has to be ordered separately.
Work through the year
- Spring: cleaning up after winter, first mowing and pruning shrubs.
- Summer: regular mowing and care of green areas.
- Autumn: leaf removal, last mowing and preparing the grounds for winter.
- Winter: clearing snow and gritting access paths, where agreed.
Larger jobs
Felling or major pruning of trees, new planting and renovating paths or fences go beyond routine maintenance. For such work we obtain quotes, present a proposal to the owners and order the work on the basis of their valid decision.
Costs
Grounds maintenance costs are common costs of the building and are included in the cost statement. How individual costs are split between owners is explained in our guide Cost allocation in a residential building.
How do I report a problem?
If the grass has not been mown, the leaves have not been cleared or a path is dangerous in winter, let us know through the problem report on the portal (opens in a new window). Give the address and the exact spot and, if possible, attach a photo. The report gets a number and you can follow its progress yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Can residents look after part of the lawn themselves?
Planting or any other use of shared green areas is a decision for the owners. Send us your proposal so we can check whether a resolution is needed and how to coordinate it with the contractor.
Who looks after areas that do not belong to the building?
We look after the areas that belong to the building or are specified in the management contract. Public areas are usually the responsibility of the municipality or its contractor. Where the boundaries are unclear, we check the land records.
Can we change the contractor?
Yes. If the contractor does not carry out the agreed programme, we demand that the shortcomings are put right and, if necessary, obtain comparable quotes and present a proposal for a change to the owners.