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Over 60 Years of
Grounds Excellence.

Grasstex was founded in 1962 in the heart of the Sussex Weald. What began as a local agricultural and grounds contractor has grown into one of the South East’s leading grounds maintenance and highway vegetation management businesses — built on experience, reliability, and an uncompromising approach to quality.

Who We Are

A Company Built on Long-Term Relationships and Consistent Results

Grasstex operates out of Pollingfold Works in Horsham, maintaining a fleet of specialist machinery and a team of directly employed operatives who understand the exacting standards required by local authorities, highways agencies, housing associations, and commercial estate managers.

We don’t subcontract our work. Every operative on a Grasstex contract is directly employed, trained in-house, and familiar with our clients’ specific requirements. That continuity — of personnel, of process, of quality — is what our long-term clients tell us they value most.

Our work spans highway verge management, grounds maintenance for public and private sites, sports turf preparation, countryside management, and winter services. We are equipped and experienced to handle both large-scale term contracts and one-off specialist projects.

Grasstex grounds maintenance team at work

Our Journey Since 1962

1962
Established in Horsham
Grasstex was founded as a local grounds and agricultural contractor, serving farms, estates, and rural landowners across the Sussex Weald.
1980s
Local Authority Contracts
Grasstex secured its first major local authority grounds maintenance contracts, marking the shift toward formal public sector work and the standards it demands.
2000s
Highway Vegetation Management
Expanding into highway network vegetation management, Grasstex invested in specialist flail and reach machinery to deliver safe, efficient highway verge and carriageway clearance.
Today
ISO Certified, Region-Wide
Operating across six counties with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification, Grasstex delivers professional grounds services to local authorities, public agencies, and commercial clients.

How We Work

Our approach to grounds maintenance is shaped by decades of experience managing demanding public sector contracts where reliability, safety, and environmental awareness are non-negotiable.

Directly Employed Teams

All Grasstex operatives are directly employed and trained to our standards. There are no agency staff or subcontracted labour on our contracts, which means consistent quality and genuine accountability on every site.

Health & Safety First

ISO 45001 certification underpins everything we do. Method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance are prepared and followed for every contract, protecting our people, clients, and the public.

Local Knowledge

Operating from Horsham since 1962, our teams understand the landscape, conditions, and seasonal demands of the South East. That local knowledge translates into better-planned contracts and fewer surprises on site.

Responsive & Reliable

We understand that grounds maintenance programmes have fixed windows and compliance deadlines. Our scheduling, fleet management, and supervisor oversight are structured to ensure work is completed on time, every time.

Clear Communication

From initial tender to contract completion, Grasstex provides a dedicated contract manager, regular site reporting, and transparent communication with all client stakeholders — including elected members where relevant.

Environmental Responsibility

ISO 14001 certification reflects our commitment to minimising environmental impact. From waste management and fuel efficiency to biodiversity-sensitive cutting regimes, we operate with care for the land we maintain.

Accreditations & Standards

Our ISO certifications and industry accreditations give clients confidence that Grasstex operates to independently verified standards.

ISO 9001 — Quality Management
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management
ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety
Constructionline Gold Member
CHAS Accredited
Chapter 8 Traffic Management
Where We Work

South East Coverage,
From One Base of Operations

Based at Pollingfold Works in Ellens Green, Horsham, Grasstex operates across the South East from a single, well-equipped depot. Our fleet of specialist vehicles — including reach arm mowers, flail units, ride-on mowers, and support vehicles — is maintained in-house, ensuring availability and response times that meet demanding local authority contract schedules.

We work with borough councils, county highways departments, housing associations, NHS trusts, schools, private estates, and corporate facilities managers. Our regional coverage allows us to compete for and deliver major term contracts while remaining genuinely responsive to our clients at a local level.

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Grasstex grounds maintenance South East coverage
Get in Touch

Ready to discuss a contract?

Whether you manage a highway network, a public green space, or a private estate, Grasstex has the experience and resource to deliver. Contact us to discuss your requirements.