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East Cheshire and Staffordshire
Mark Perrin
About the East Cheshire and Staffordshire Team
With over two decades of hands-on experience as the former Head Groundsman at Crystal Palace Football Club, Mark Perrin has honed his skills in grounds management and now serves as our manager for East Cheshire, Staffordshire & Shropshire. His comprehensive industry knowledge, coupled with advanced machinery, equipment, and the prestigious Amenity Assured standard accreditation, ensures you are in the hands of a local expert with a proven track record.
Free of charge and without obligation, Mark provides quotations and site surveys, offering you a transparent and fair assessment of your needs.
When it comes to weed control, Mark's expertise extends to tackling a wide variety of weeds, including invasive ones like Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam. His extensive training in the proper use of pesticides and his ability to devise the most effective strategies for weed control set him apart. Whether your situation requires long-term chemical treatment or a more physical approach such as excavation and removal, Mark's guidance will steer you to the best solution.
For those concerned about potential Japanese Knotweed at a property you are considering to buy or sell, Mark offers management programmes and Insurance Backed Guarantees. This service provides you with peace of mind, assuring that even an invasive plant like Japanese Knotweed won't hamper your property transactions.
Mark's commitment to safety and quality is unwavering. Every project he undertakes comes with a guarantee, and a thorough review of health & safety policy, COSHH/risk, and method statements is conducted before any work commences. Upholding the BASIS requirements and holding full ISO accreditation further underscores Mark's dedication to excellence.
Beyond weed control and Japanese Knotweed removal, Mark also offers bespoke gritting solutions, helping businesses manage the safety of their staff, customers, and visitors during winter months. His winter maintenance programme ensures your business operations remain unaffected by unpredictable cold and icy weather.
Mark's dedicated winter maintenance crew is on standby from October to April, seven days a week, even during the Christmas and New Year period. Using a specialised Met Office forecasting system, Mark closely tracks weather conditions, enabling a swift and well-prepared response to any sudden changes.
For a detailed discussion of your needs or to request a quote, simply reach out to us or complete the form on the right. Let Mark Perrin and his team assist you in maintaining a safe and weed-free environment.
Services
Invasive species control – including Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Himalayan Balsam
Total weed control - All surfaces
Selective weed control - For control of broadleaf weeds in grass
Aquatic weed control – On marginal and emergent plants such as bull rushes and lilies.
Disease control – In fine turf, plants and trees
Growth regulation – Retardation of grass and hedging grown
Insect control – In turf, plants and trees
Fertiliser applications – Liquid & granular
Moss & algae control – Turf and hard surfaces
Worm control – In all amenity areas
Forestry – Tree ringing, bracken control and insecticide application
Accreditations
BASIS
ISO9001 certified - Quality Management System
ISO14001 certified Environmental Management System
Achilles Verified on Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality practices - number 72214
Achilles UVDB registered for Grounds Care, Maintenance & Landscaping Services - number 72214
A corporate member of the Institute of Groundsmanship
A member of Constructionline, registered for Public & Private Sector Procurement - number 2122
Locations Served
Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Leek, Uttoxeter, Stone, Stafford, Chester, Neston, Buckley, Mold, Holywell, Crewe, Middlewich, Sandbach, Congleton, Nantwich, Tarporley, Winsford, Northwich, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Telford, Shifnal, Broseley, Much Wenlock, Knutsford, Frodsham, Ironbridge, Newport, Penkridge