Grounds Maintenance
Grass cutting, hedge cutting, turfing, strimming and seasonal tidy-ups for commercial premises, housing developments, schools and larger private properties.
Grounds maintenance in Chelmsford & Essex
Chelmsford-based · Covering all of Essex
Grounds Maintenance, Groundwork & Digger Hire in Chelmsford, Essex
South East Services Ltd provides grounds maintenance, digger and driver hire, groundwork, site clearance, tree works and specialist weed control for homeowners, builders, commercial sites and councils across Essex.
- Experienced operator supplied with every machine
- Groundwork, site clearance, tree works and weed control from one local team
- One-off jobs or regular maintenance contracts
- Fully insured: £10 million public liability insurance
- NPORS qualified operator · PA1, PA2, PA4 & PA6 spraying · CS30 & CS31 chainsaw · Registered waste carrier
Our services across Chelmsford and Essex
Six services, one reliable local team. Whether you need a digger for a day, a plot cleared or a site looked after all year round, we keep things simple: clear quotes, turning up when we say, and leaving the site tidy.
Digger & Driver Hire
Mini digger hire with an experienced operator for footings, trenches, landscaping and site preparation — no need to hire, transport or drive the machine yourself.
Digger and driver hire in Chelmsford & EssexGroundwork
Footings and foundations, surface water and land drainage, sewage treatment plants, driveway and patio bases, levelling and garden groundwork.
Groundwork in Chelmsford & EssexSite Clearance
Clearing overgrown land, vegetation, scrub, rubble and spoil to get gardens, plots and development sites ready for the next stage.
Site clearance in Chelmsford & EssexTree Works
Tree cutting, pruning, felling, stump removal and hedge work for homes, businesses and larger sites.
Tree works in Chelmsford & EssexSpecialist Weed Control
Targeted weed spraying for driveways, car parks, amenity land, paddocks and agricultural land — from ATV boom spraying to precise hand-held spot treatment.
Specialist weed control in Chelmsford & EssexRecent work
A few photos from recent grounds maintenance, groundwork and weed control jobs in Essex. See more on our grounds maintenance, groundwork and weed control pages.
Who we work for
We tailor how we work to the kind of client and site.
Homeowners
Extensions, garden projects, driveway prep and overgrown gardens — without the hassle of hiring and driving a machine yourself.
Builders & contractors
Reliable operated plant for groundworks, footings and service trenches, booked around your programme.
Commercial site managers
Weed control and grounds maintenance for industrial estates, retail parks, offices and car parks.
Councils & public bodies
Amenity weed spraying and grounds care for parish, town and district councils, schools and housing associations.
Why choose South East Services?
- Local to Chelmsford — we know Essex sites, soils and access challenges.
- Operator included — every digger comes with an experienced, NPORS qualified operator, so the job is done properly and safely.
- Responsible spraying — the right product for the weed and the setting, applied with care around people, pets and watercourses.
- Fully insured — we carry £10 million public liability insurance.
- Qualified — PA1, PA2, PA4 and PA6 pesticide application certificates, and CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificates.
- Registered waste carrier — cleared waste taken away and disposed of properly.
- Clear quotes — no-obligation quotes based on your actual job.
- Easy to reach — call or WhatsApp 07904 792345 with photos for a quick response.
How it works
- Tell us about the jobCall, WhatsApp or use the quote form. Photos help.
- Get a clear quoteWe confirm what’s needed, access and timings.
- We do the workOn the agreed day, with the right kit and an experienced operator.
- Left tidyWe leave the site safe and tidy when we finish.
Areas we cover
Based in Chelmsford, we regularly work across mid and south Essex. See all areas we cover.
Frequently asked questions
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Chelmsford and work across Essex, including Brentwood, Billericay, Maldon, Braintree, Witham, Basildon, Colchester and South Woodham Ferrers. If you are just outside these areas, get in touch and we will let you know if we can help.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form on our contact page, call us on 07904 792345, or send a WhatsApp message with a few details and photos of the job. We will come back to you with a clear quote.
Do you work for both homeowners and businesses?
Yes. We work for homeowners, builders and contractors, commercial site and facilities managers, and public sector clients such as councils and parish councils.
Need a quote?
Tell us about your job and we’ll get back to you with a clear, no-obligation quote.