To advertise in this section contact Classifieds


Peter Britton on 01952 898516 email: peter@pitchcare.com


ARTIFICIAL PITCH CLEAN SYNTHETIC PITCH CLEANING SERVICES


cost, is to appoint a qualified and experienced consultant. The initial exercise of professionally preparing a detailed study that assesses all the facts relating to the site and arrives at a concept design, cost estimates and implications, is always invaluable and cost-effective.


Limitations and options are made known and the client would be made clearly aware of what is to be achieved. The consultant would then prepare detailed working drawings, specifications and tender documents - but, most important of all, oversee the contract through to completion and establishment. This approach is always of


Experience enhanced playing characteristics and improved drainage and aesthetics


From £350 per pitch


Self-drive machine also available


Tel: 01362 851930


financial benefit to the client. With a panel of qualified and experienced contractors invited to tender for the same prescribed schedule of work, competitive prices always result.


Once the contract starts


Somewhere in the period of the contract, unforeseen circumstances are bound to arise. Immediate decisions must be made in order to achieve the most cost effective result - success hinges on the decision of the consultant and upon the integrity of the contractor, irrespective of the cost to himself - for he alone controls the minute by minute progress on site. A detailed and up-dated


meetings becomes invaluable. Disputes that arise can be minimised, or avoided, if differences of opinion are brought to the fore immediately they surface. These meetings also help to promote a cordial relationship between the contractor and the client - and the consultant when appointed. Understandably, the maintenance of this relationship augurs well for the whole success of the project. Failure to settle disputes, or deferring decisions, can lead to a ‘festering’ and the project could be jeopardised. The weather plays an all


Email: jenny.canham1@btinternet.com Mobile: 07879 495445


Artificial turf and synthetic grass supply & installation


We offer a full range products and services including: Synthetic Grass Pitches • Multi Use Games Areas Tennis court resurfacing and remarking Synthetic Cricket Wickets • Sports fencing


Sports pitch maintenance services • Ancillary Services Fencing • Sport Equipment and Supply Line marking • Maintenance and Repairs


Tel: 0871 288 3425 Email: info@astrosport.co.uk www.astrosport.co.uk


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programme of works should be monitored. Priorities change, and attention can be easily diverted, often leading to an extended contract period. There are no short cuts in completing a systematic schedule of work. All bulk items of work generally proceed rapidly, whilst detailed smaller items need more time.


important role. Handling soils in earthwork projects is a major consideration - whether too dry or too wet, firm decisions must be made if successful establishment is to be obtained and the on-going standard is to be sustained. There can be no excuse on account of the weather. Simply put, work must stop until conditions are suitable, irrespective of the effect of the delay. Finally, the continuing


CYLINDER GRINDERS


F.T. MACHINES


NEW - USED - RECONDITIONED MOWER SHARPENING MACHINES SPARES - GRINDING WHEELS


During the contract, the value of unbiased minutes of regular


maintenance programme can be the ultimate determining factor in the success of the project. In many instances, it can be that wise and diligent maintenance of a poorly designed project can be more successful than a well designed project poorly maintained.


www.turfandgrass.com


ianfearftm@aol.com 07774 258052


www.foleyunited.com www.nearytec.com


DRAINAGE 45


Cost effective drainage quick and neat trenching work with minimal disruption to play.


DRAINAGE SPECIALISTS


DESIGN & INSTALLATION PRIMARY SYSTEMS SAND SLITTING & GRAVEL BANDING


Tel.01722 716361 www.mjabbott.co.uk


AFT Trenchers


Tel: 01787 311811 info@trenchers.co.uk www.trenchers.co.uk


Tel: 01462 683031 email: admin@huntergrinders.com


www.huntergrinders.com


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