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<body> <center> <p>Your Browser does not support frames - Sorry</p> <p>Below are the non-frame links for your use</p> <A href="news.htm" title="View latest news about The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited">TGT NEWS</a> <A href="company-info.htm" title="View company information for The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited">COMPANY INFO</a> <A href="services.htm" title="View information on services offered by The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited">SERVICES</a> <A href="contact-us.htm" title="View contact and address details for The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited">CONTACT US</a> <A href="job-vacancies.htm" title="View employment opportunities offered by The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited">JOB VACANCIES</a> <A href="weather.htm" title="View South-East Weather Page (Supplied by BBC)">SE WEATHER</a> <A href="links.htm" title="View The Green Team Links Page">LINKS</a> <br><br><u>Company Overview</u><br><br> Company History<br><br> Formed in 1990 The Green Team Grounds Maintenance Contractors have been providing Grounds Maintenance to clients across London and the Home Counties. The Green Team has specialised in the maintenance of grounds for Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Police, and sensitive sites such as residential educational & social services centres. In 1999 The Green Team became a Limited Company and since that time have increased its scope and range to include large Local Authority Clients and other larger scale operations.<br><br> Business Overview<br><br> Working across London and the Home Counties and operating in specialist areas of Grounds Maintenance and Management. Horticultural areas, sports areas, artificial sports surfaces, and arboriculture are among the [<a href="services.htm">services</a>] we provide.<br><br> One of several specialisms is maintaining school and sensitive hospital/sheltered sites, here we have built up a considerable client base operating in some 100 + sites across the region. Our qualified staff have a full and complete understanding of the constraints of operating and maintaining standards in special sites and always develop good working relationships with site staff and management.<br><br> While achieving or exceeding the specified service we always aim to minimise the disruption caused by site visits and we are particularly conscious of our responsibility under safety legislation.<br><br> We operate systems that will ensure our staff complies with local policies and we are always keen to increase our knowledge and understanding.<br><br> Our teams have all undergone Police checks and we are confident that our staff will meet the requirements at all times. Management continually monitors staff performance and our Contract Manager inspects regularly to ensure customer satisfaction.<br><br> Should you require a specialist contractor at this time or are seeking to change contractors in the near future please [<a href="contact-us.htm">contact us</a>] and we will be pleased to meet you on site to discuss your requirements and provide you with a quotation for works.<br><br> Mission Statement<br><br> To develop a proactive and responsive Grounds Maintenance service that delivers through a professional and innovative management and staff, maximising resources to benefit and provide value to our customers.<br><br> Quality<br><br> The Green Team have been awarded the highly acclaimed ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification. <br><br> ISO 9001 is by far the world’s most established quality framework, currently being used by over ¾ million organisations in 161 countries, and sets the standard not only for quality management systems, but management systems in general. <br><br> It helps all kinds of organisations to succeed through improved customer satisfaction, staff motivation and continual improvement. <br><br> For additional information visit:     <nobr>[<a href="http://www.bsi-global.com/en/Assessment-and-certification-services/management-systems/Standards-and-Schemes/ISO-9001/" class="smlnk" target="_blank">ISO 9001 Quality Standard - British Standards Institute WebSite</a>]</nobr> <br><br> As a company we wish to provide our customers with the confidence that we provide a complete service. Therefore in accordance with that aim our staff are fully police checked and we have policies in place that confirm our status as a responsible employer.<br><br> <br><br><u>Services Overview</u><br><br> Grounds Maintenance<br><br> The Green Team provides a comprehensive Grounds Maintenance service covering all aspects of horticultural maintenance, turf and sports turf maintenance, fine sports & ornamental turf maintenance and the maintenance of artificial and hard surfaces. We also cover the maintenance and management of water features.<br><br> [<a href="services/grounds-maintenance.htm">More information on Grounds Maintenance Services</a>]<br><br> Tree Surgery<br><br> The Green Team is able to provide a competitive and specialised tree surgery service, from initial inspection and consultation to surgery and felling. We offer a comprehensive service in all aspects of the care and conservation of trees, ensuring you meet your Duty of Care.<br><br> [<a href="services/tree-surgery.htm">More information on Tree Surgery Services</a>]<br><br> Landscaping<br><br> In addition to grounds & estates maintenance the Green Team Grounds Maintenance Contractors is able to offer a complete package by including both hard and soft landscaping. We have particular expertise in the design and implementation of planting schemes with particular reference to; drought resistance, low maintenance and wildlife creation.<br><br> Permanent Line Marking<br><br> The Green Team offer high quality and hard wearing permanent line marking solutions for a range of hard surfaces. From the basic marking of tarmac car parking bays, to highly detailed, regulation sized sports pitches, gyms and courts (i.e. tennis / hockey / netball). Our service offerings include the marking of children’s favourite playground games (i.e. rounders / hopscotch / snakes and ladders / clocks).<br><br> The Green Team Grounds Maintenance Contractors utilise the latest thermoplastic technologies for their permanent line marking services. This method is UK Government approved and endorsed through extensive use by London Underground and London Buses. This technology offers excellent hard wearing and clear precise definition at an affordable price.<br><br> Re-cycling and Environmental<br><br> The Green Team has concerns for the environment, therefore ensures that 100% of green waste is composted either through local authority amenity sites or re-used as shredded materials. The Green Team has environmental policies in place and will be seeking IS0 1400 within two years.<br><br> General Consultancy<br><br> Many clients require additional support/advice and accordingly The Green Team offers a full consultancy service to assist with site and horticultural improvements.<br><br> We will happily provide a quoted price for contract and one-off services required. For a comprehensive priced quotation we may require a site visit and/or grounds inspection. If you only require a rough estimation of costs involved, we can usually provide an approximate quotation for the specification you provide over the phone. Please <A href="contact-us.htm" title="Contact The Green Team (Grounds Maintenance Contractors) Limited Regarding a Quotation">CONTACT US</a> for more details and a quote. <br><br><br><br><u>New Professional Japanese Knotweed Removal Services and Expert Consultancy available in London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire</u><br><br> Japanese knotweed is not an easy plant to control. The extensive underground rhizome system sustains the plant even when top growth is removed. Therefore, the aim of any control programme should be to target the rhizomes. This is best achieved using a chemical treatment. Translocated herbicides such as glyphosate and 2,4-D amine may be used in the UK in riparian areas providing consent is obtained from the Environment Agency. In areas where there is no risk of run-off to watercourses and where no sensitive vegetation (including trees and shrubs) will be affected, the herbicides triclopyr, picloram and imazapyr may be used. The latter three herbicides are persistent in the soil and may delay planting of replacement species. Herbicides are usually applied as a foliar spray but can also be applied directly to target plants using a weed-wiper or herbicide glove. Good results have been achieved by injecting glyphosate into hollow stems immediately after cutting. <br><br> The Green Team (GMC) have been building up their skills and knowledge to efficiently and effectively remove Japanese Knotweed. As a result we have been asked by Wandsworth Council to treat and eradicate Japanese knotweed which is appearing at a number of sites. The Green Team have set up a database with all affected sites and have contacted clients with a plan of action to eradicate the problem, we are continuing to monitor these sites. <br><br> For more information visit: The Japanese Knotweed Alliance - Information Site <br><a href="http://www.the-green-team.co.uk/news_2007.htm" class="text2" title="View news and events from 2007">News for The Green Team in 2007</a> <br><a href="http://www.the-green-team.co.uk/news_2006.htm" class="text2" title="View news and events from 2006">News for The Green Team in 2006</a> <br><a href="http://www.the-green-team.co.uk/news_2005.htm" class="text2" title="View news and events from 2005">News for The Green Team in 2005</a> <br><a href="http://www.the-green-team.co.uk/news_2004.htm" class="text2" title="View news and events from 2004">News for The Green Team in 2004</a> <br><a href="http://www.the-green-team.co.uk/news_2003_and_older.htm" class="text2" title="View news and events from 2003 and older">News for The Green Team in 2003 and older years</a> <br><br> <br><br><u>Graffiti Removal</u><br><br> GRAFFITI REMOVAL: basic technical advice from English Heritage after damage by vandals to historic buildings and monuments <br><br> Graffiti media include paints applied by brushes or aerosols; dyes; felt-tip markers; ball-point pens; wax crayons and lipsticks; chalks; adhesive labels and posters; and the physical scratching of surfaces. They are visually disfiguring and may cause physical damage to historic surfaces of masonry, particularly where such surfaces are quite porous. <br><br> It is not generally appreciated that historic surfaces are sensitive to damage from many graffiti removal processes, especially where the graffiti penetrate the pores and crevices of absorbent surfaces to deep levels. It may not be possible to remove all ghost staining of a graffiti attack, even with repeated cleaning treatments, without excessive damage to the original fabric. This is especially so for historic buildings and monuments where the original masonry may be quite fragile. <br><br> Chemical removers (of solvent, chelating or alkaline types) applied in poultices, packs or gels, then neutralised and rinsed away, form the most common approach to graffiti cleaning and removal. Air-abrasive and pressure-washing systems are also employed, as now are laser cleaning systems. Cleaning with chemicals or water can drive graffiti stains further into the masonry, making removal impossible. Chemicals can cause their own staining, or damage adjacent materials such as decorative metalwork. Systems utilising medium- to high-pressure washing can also abrade, etch and badly erode fragile historic surfaces. Operator skill and sensitivity are essential for a careful clean. <br><br> Graffiti attack is usually localised and removal will often result in random alteration of the appearance of an historic building or monument through selective reduction of surface patination e.g soiling or lichen growth. The correct selection of removal method may help to minimise such patchy effects. <br><br> Specialist expertise is required to: <br> - recognise the sensitivities of the historic masonry<br> - identify the graffiti media involved<br> - undertake speedy, discreet trials of cleaning methods and make informed judgements as to their impact and effectiveness, and to put into effect as quickly as possible appropriate, effective, benign cleaning regimes <br><br> Cleaning systems have public and operator health and safety implications and so must be supervised and carried out by qualified specialist contractors. <br><br> Local planning authorities and their conservation officers are generally sympathetic to the plight of owners whose historic properties have suffered the ravages of graffiti attacks. Normally, all works that materially affect the special interest (character, appearance and physical well-being) of listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments should receive the benefit of statutory consent and obtaining that can be a time-consuming process. <br><br> Conservation officers remain concerned because of the risks of exacerbated damage through the employment of unsuitable or inappropriate cleaning methods. But they also understand that the best approach is to clean the graffiti away as quickly as possible before the media cross-link or chemically combine with pollution on the masonry, and so as not to encourage further attacks in close proximity. Early consultation with them is essential as they may also be able to recommend specialist consultants and contractors in the area. <br><br> The application of graffiti barrier treatments is rarely recommended for historic buildings and monuments as English Heritage's research has shown that the long-term risks associated with their periodic removal and replacement may outweigh their benefits. Deterrents to graffiti vandalism include improvements to area lighting, the employment of closed-circuit television cameras and the installation of physical barriers such as shrubbery or decorative fencing. The general improvement of the local environment and the rapid response of management also discourage such vandalism. <br><br> Graffiti removal and management <br> Graffiti on buildings and monuments: methods of removal and prevention.<br> The Treatment of Graffiti<br> Getting Rid of Graffiti: a practical guide to graffiti removal and anti-graffiti protection <br> General Masonry Cleaning <br> Code of Practice for the Cleaning and Surface Repair of Buildings.<br> Laser Cleaning<br> National Graffiti & Vandalism Association<br> <br><br><u>Typical Search Keywords for The Green Team Grounds Maintenance Contractors</u><br><br> Grounds Maintenance<br><br> Grounds Maintenance Consultants<br><br> Grass Cutting Contractors<br><br> Grass Cutting Services<br><br> Consultants and Consultancy<br><br> London Based<br><br> Home Counties<br><br> Gardening Services<br><br> Landscape Gardeners<br><br> Tree Surgeons<br><br> Pitch Marking<br><br> Sports Grounds<br><br> Permanent Line Marking<br><br> Amenity<br><br> Groundsmen<br><br> Agricultural<br><br> Green Waste Disposal<br><br> Tree Consultants<br><br> Pruning<br><br> Tree Removals<br><br> ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification and accreditation<br><br> Accredited with ISO 9001 quality framework<br><br> Landscape Design<br><br> Career in Groundsmanship<br><br> Drainage for Sports Turf Surfaces<br><br> Synthetic Surfaces<br><br> sports surface management<br><br> SPORTSGROUNDS AND SURFACES<br><br> TURFCULTURE<br><br> SOILS, FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS<br><br> ARTIFICIAL SURFACES<br><br> PERFORMANCE QUALITY STANDARDS<br><br> Grass Tennis Courts<br><br> Annual Maintenance<br><br> Spring Preparation / Summer Maintenance<br><br> Autumn Renovation / Winter Maintenance<br><br> Winter Games Pitches<br><br> Amenity Pesticides<br><br> Fertilisers for Turf<br><br> Sands for Sports Turf Construction<br><br> Using Pesticides<br><br> Approved Pesticides in Amenity and Industrial Areas<br><br> Maintenance of Artificial Sand-Filled Turf used for Sports<br><br> Sports Surfaces, Turf and Non-Turf<br><br> Amenity Turf, Play Areas and Landscape Features<br><br> London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire<br><br> </center> </body>