In most schemes, communal areas are kept clean, tidy and well maintained by an external contractor, Lamley Brothers (Lamleys).
A few places have a separate management company that's responsible for maintaining communal areas. Please see the bottom of the page for details of these schemes.
About communal grounds maintenance
These are our standards for maintaining communal gardens:
Grass cutting
- Lawns are mowed or trimmed between April and October. All grass edgings to lawns, beds and borders are trimmed and edged.
Hedges and shrubs
- All hedges and shrubs will be kept tidy, pruned or cut according to the season, species and location. This is to keep the area tidy, and to remove any health and safety obstruction.
- Under the Wildlife & Country Act 1981, we can’t cut hedges between March and July, or beyond that time if there is visible evidence of nesting birds.
Litter picking
- All hard surfaces, beds and borders will be inspected and any litter removed.
Tree works
- We maintain trees in communal areas, to ensure they don’t pose a health and safety risk to residents or other visitors.
Weed control
- All hardstanding areas and planted beds are regularly inspected, with spot treatments applied where required.
Take a look at the gardening schedule for more information about local services and how often Lamleys visit each scheme.
Seasonal and weather-dependent tasks: Some tasks are carried out throughout the year, such as litter picking, whilst others are dependent on the season and suitable weather conditions. For example, the contractor cannot cut grass if the ground is too wet.
Some developments have a separate management company, which is responsible for maintaining communal areas. These are:
- Howards Way, Little Addington
If you have any queries about the communal areas maintenance in these places, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to some frequently asked questions about the grounds maintenance service.
Sorry, no. Unfortunately, this is not a service we can offer.
If you have concerns about the health or safety of a tree, please let us know as soon as you can.
Please get in touch if you think an area is being missed and we’ll find out why.
It may be that it’s land owned by someone else. Some grass areas may be owned by your local County or District Council, or be maintained by your Town or Parish Council.
You'll need to get our permission to plant any trees or large shrubs.
We'll need to check the type of tree/shrub, consider how big it will grow and if the roots may cause issues to your home, road or communal areas.
Please contact us to discuss this before making any purchases.
It's something we may give permission for, but we must consider the ongoing care and maintenance.