About Us | Oakline Grounds | South West Grounds Maintenance Specialists

Why We Founded Oakline Grounds

We know the frustration because we lived it. As residents on managed estates, we experienced first hand the problems that plague grounds maintenance across the South West.

We watched our service charges increase year after year whilst the quality of grounds maintenance declined. We saw contractors who promised the world but delivered poor results. We experienced the 41% budget overruns that force management companies into difficult conversations with residents.

                            "After years of watching properties struggle with unreliable contractors and cost overruns, we decided to become the solution we wished existed."
                        

That's when we founded Oakline Grounds. We're not another large contractor with standardised approaches. We're local specialists who understand the pressures all property managers face - whether you're managing residential estates, commercial facilities, healthcare properties, or renewable energy sites.

Professional residential grounds maintenance

Estate residents with horticultural experience and business expertise

Built on Quality. Value. Trust. Sustain.

The four principles that guide everything we do

Quality

Professional standards that enhance your reputation. We understand what 'good' looks like because we've seen the difference quality maintenance makes to property satisfaction, user experience, and asset values across all facility types.

Value

No more budget overruns or hidden costs. We deliver exactly what's promised, when it's promised, within your planned allocation. Our transparent pricing prevents the cost surprises that damage relationships.

Trust

Responsive communication you can depend on. When you call, you reach people who care about your success. We build long-term partnerships, not just service contracts.

Sustain

Long-term environmental stewardship and lasting relationships. We don't just maintain your grounds - we sustain them responsibly whilst building partnerships that grow with your property.

Our Approach

We're different because we combine genuine work ethic with transparent business practices.

We know what facility users expect and what property managers need to deliver.

Our approach is built on discipline, hard work, and value-driven service across all property types. We believe in doing what we say we'll do, when we say we'll do it, for the price we agreed. No games, no excuses, no surprises.

Our experience living on managed estates gives us insights that larger contractors simply don't have:

We survey your grounds thoroughly before quoting - no nasty surprises
We communicate proactively - you know what's happening and when
We deliver exactly what we promise - transparent service without extras
We focus on prevention - stopping small problems becoming expensive ones
We build relationships - you're not just another contract number

Oakline Grounds founders Matt and David conducting professional site assessment

"This property management perspective, combined with horticultural experience, business backgrounds, and a commitment to delivering genuine value, makes us uniquely qualified to solve grounds maintenance problems."

Meet Our Founders

Matt & David

Founders & Partners

Between us, we bring horticultural experience, business backgrounds, and most importantly, first-hand experience as property users who've dealt with poor contractors. We're committed to delivering the reliable, value-driven service we wished existed when we were on the receiving end of grounds maintenance problems across different property types.

Our experience includes volunteering with the National Trust on gardening and landscaping projects, where we developed a strong understanding of professional horticultural standards, sustainable planting practices, and the importance of preserving outdoor spaces to a high standard. We also have many years of practical hands-on work maintaining allotments, ornamental gardens, and residential green spaces, giving us a well rounded perspective on what it takes to keep sites looking their best all year round.

Combined with backgrounds in customer-focused business roles and property management, this experience has shaped Oakline Grounds into a service built on reliability, clear communication, and pride in our work. From regular maintenance to seasonal improvements, we treat every project as if it were our own property.

Local South West Specialists

We're not a national contractor trying to serve everywhere.

We focus exclusively on the South West because local knowledge makes a real difference across all property types.

We understand the specific challenges of maintaining grounds in our climate - from the heavy clay soils around Bath to the coastal conditions affecting properties throughout the region. Whether you're managing a solar farm, healthcare facility, business park, or residential estate, we know the local suppliers, understand regional regulations, and can respond quickly when you need us.

Our concentrated geographic focus means:

Faster response times for emergencies and urgent issues
Lower travel costs that we pass on to clients
Deep knowledge of local soil conditions and plant varieties
Established relationships with regional suppliers
Understanding of local planning and environmental requirements

South West England service coverage map showing Bath, Bristol, Corsham, Chippenham, Melksham and surrounding areas

Serving Bath, Bristol, Stroud, Chippenham, Melksham and surrounding areas

"When you choose Oakline Grounds, you're choosing genuine local expertise and personal service from people who know your area."