Landlords, letting agents and new-build sites in Bletchingley

Landlord garden maintenance in Bletchingley

Rental gardens kept tidy between and during tenancies, with photos when each job’s done.

Landlord garden maintenance in Bletchingley has one awkward feature: lots of gardens here are bigger than tenants bargain for. A long cottage plot or a family semi with a decent lawn looks lovely at the viewing and feels like a chore by August. Unless someone stays on top of it, it comes back at the end of the tenancy needing a proper clear.

We tidy gardens between lets, keep rented gardens maintained on a regular visit, and get new plots and show homes ready for viewings. After each job we send photos, so you’ve got a dated record of how the garden was left.

End of tenancy gardening before the next let

Most tenancy agreements say the garden should be kept tidy. Plenty still come back with a shaggy lawn, overgrown hedges and beds full of weeds. We cut, edge, trim and clear in one visit where we can, take every bit away and photograph the result. That gives you evidence for any deposit discussion and a garden that’s ready for the next set of listing photos.

Rental property garden maintenance in a conservation village

If the property is near the centre, it may well be in the conservation area, or listed. Tenants rarely know that trees there need six weeks’ notice to the council before any cutting, or that ivy shouldn’t be torn off an old wall in one go. A regular visit from people who do know takes that worry off you. For new-build plots, young turf and planting need regular mowing and watering in the first season, and we keep show homes looking right on viewing days.

Landlords and developers in Bletchingley: your questions

Anything else, just ring. You’ll speak to the people who do the work.

Who’s responsible for the garden, landlord or tenant?

That comes down to what the tenancy agreement says. Usually tenants handle routine upkeep and landlords handle bigger jobs like hedge reductions. Plenty of landlords simply include a regular gardener to avoid the argument altogether.

Can you look after a let where the tenants won’t garden?

Yes. A monthly or fortnightly visit stops it getting out of hand, and we invoice you or your letting agent directly.

Can you sort a garden between tenants?

Tell us the dates when you ring and we’ll do our best to fit it in before the new tenants move in. Booking as soon as notice is given makes that much easier.

Can you keep an empty property’s garden tidy between sales or lets?

Yes. An empty house with an overgrown garden looks neglected fast, which doesn’t help security or viewings. A cut every few weeks keeps it looking lived in until it’s let or sold.