A Comprehensive Guide To Sports Ground Maintenance
Whether you oversee the upkeep of a school playing field and require a helping hand over Summer, or you’re the owner of a small local football team and the Winter months have you worried, maintenance is essential to the upkeep of many environments with grass or artificial turf. Armed with a vast amount of professional knowledge and know-how, let the team at GMCB Ltd take you through a comprehensive guide to keeping your sports ground in top condition.
Covering topics such as the importance of consistent maintenance, settings to consider for hiring grounds care, dealing with snowfall and much more, read on for all you need to know.
Why Maintain?
Correctly maintaining your relevant sports setting will pay dividends when it comes to these facilities being used by students, senior stakeholders or professionals. Many performance sports require a highly-specialised service, with consistently even turf, well-kept dry-yet-soft soil, and an abundance of space. Air and water circulation for the ground should also be considered, with different sports requiring different surfaces.
Controlling the production of annoying weeds and unwanted plant life will make for a clear area, while fertilising grass when required will encourage the growth of a fresh new layer. A well maintained turf will not only improve safety, but lead to a more enjoyable playing experience for all who use the facilities, incurring less injuries and attracting new customers who would otherwise avoid the unkempt area.
The Grounds Of Choice
The grounds which you choose to maintain will vary depending on the sport of choice, time of year and other requirements, with no two settings the same. Whereas some turf may need to be rigid and functional for repeated use over a shorter period, other settings may remain covered over the Winter and ready for use at a later date. GMCB offer professional sports ground maintenance for commercial and public organisations across Central Scotland, so turf and other features can be used safely, whatever the circumstances.
As well as looking after the playing surface of your facility, we can oversee the public areas all year round. By offering professional grounds maintenance contracts tailored to your requirements, we can save you money, and with quick quotes available for a general estimate. Browse below for an overview of the facilities we regularly deal with.
Schools, Colleges And Universities
When outsourcing your grounds maintenance to a professional company, you will likely want to work with an organisation who take as much pride in your facility as you do.The sports facilities of a school, college or university will reflect on the institution itself, therefore we have a large range of equipment and trained staff to oversee matters in a comprehensive fashion.
Mowing, line marking as well as the application of fertiliser and chemical substances can all be handled by us, while planting, pruning, weeding, edge cutting and tree surgery are all within our capabilities. All of this will equal a safer and more productive environment for students and staff.
Football And Rugby Pitches
Football and rugby pitches maintained by the staff at GMCB Ltd will remain in top condition, so whether you’re a professional side searching for a fresh set of eyes and hands to help with your turf, an amateur team with aspirations of success on your newly overhauled turf, or simply a local side looking for a professional service over the Winter, we have vast experience dealing with varied clients.
Top-of-the-range equipment will always be used when working with your ground, from sprayers and sprinklers to ride-on machines and mowers. Our service is bespoke and personal, so you can always consult us with any specific preferences or queries about the finer details of your premises. Health standards are also always strictly adhered to, with all of our procedures and actions safe.
Bowling Greens
Keeping your bowling green facilities in admirable shape year-round can be stressful, with attention on the weather and climate conditions. We understand the importance of making decisions based on seasonal needs, and looking ahead at the long-term.
By overseeing a regular programme and keeping an eye out for any discrepancies in your turf, we can identify issues before they arise and worsen. From the soil feeding programme and maintenance schedule to mowing and controlling pest activity, enlist our specialists and notice a real difference in your surfaces.
Golf Courses
The upkeep of a golf course will typically require a number of machines and changing processes. With past projects maintaining local courses in Central Scotland, we can act as your very own temporary greenkeepers, adhering to strict regulations at all times. Golf clubs will understandably require a perfectly smooth green, and we’re best equipped to ensure this.
From scarifying and seeding to sowing, dressing and aerating, we’re constantly updating our fleet of ride on machines and industry-standard equipment in-line with seasonal developments and client needs.
Varied Conditions
As the seasons change and varied weather conditions, temperature changes or other factors come to the forefront, your grounds will likely require tailored treatment and specialist equipment. Though it may not make sense to acquire such expensive machinery to use only occasionally, or learn how to use it efficiently, choosing GMCB means that you’ll have a comprehensive team and the most advanced maintenance gear on the market!
Snow clearing is often unavoidable during winter if you are to continue with business as usual without disruption, and with our gritting and removal contractors, we will keep your premises clear throughout this period. We provide both scheduled and emergency solutions at affordable prices, including 24/7 reactive gritting, high quality clearance vehicles and reliable cover.
Other Services
Over the last 15 years, our service offering and reputation have both grown, providing assistance to clients in locations including Falkirk, Edinburgh and Fife. Keep your business running with additional services from our base in Bathgate:
Slope Mowing
Our fleet includes steep slope mowers, which are perfect for a range of environments. Not simply limited to the maintenance and upkeep of pitches and greens, our team will assess the area and choose a flail mower that’s best suited for your incline or embankment. Our mowers are able to work on a variety of terrains.
Pressure Washing
Pressure washers are useful for a huge range of activities and applications, from cleaning thick dirt and debris, to patios, paving and decking. Hire with us today for a fantastic answer to de-icing, clearing external cladding or to begin the deep clean of an industrial space.
Weed Killing
Our extensive understanding of different weed types, as well as how to deal with them gives us the best possible chance of stopping your intrusive weed infestations for good. Cleanse your premises of giant hogweed and japanese knotweed when you work with us, while we can provide treatment for mare’s tail, ragwort and many other common problems.
GMCB Ltd: Your Trusted Local Grounds Maintenance Professionals
Our company has thrived over the last decade, and we are extremely proud of our tailored personal approaches and meticulous attention to detail. At GMCB Ltd, we only hire and train the most trustworthy contractors around, with professionals who specialise in commercial grounds maintenance, landscaping and much more. Operating throughout Central Scotland, we’re there come rain or shine, with a year-round service which returning clients love. Seasonal gritting, junk clearance, weed killing and ground maintenance are just a selection of the services we continue to provide. Offering so much more than other local groundworks companies, we aim to please.
Disruption to your business is to be expected from adverse weather conditions and the changing of seasons, but we minimise such irritating delays by putting in place a variety of measures to help you continue. We also carry out Winter maintenance including essential gritting and snow clearing services, to keep you running throughout the harsh colder months.
Found yourself searching ‘grounds care Glasgow’? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team if you’re thinking ahead about preparation. For any enquiries, Simply contact us today.
