Even in the time of COVID-19, when the priority is certainly to ensure cleanliness and hygiene practices for the safety of workers, visitors and customers, appearances still count. Businesses that look their best from the outside are certainly more attractive to customers, at a time when many businesses are working hard to invite customers back after a period of limited hours, or even a complete shut down.

Ensuring that lawns are mowed, trees and bushes are pruned, plants are watered and litter or debris are collected and disposed of can certainly help to make your business appear more appealing and approachable to customers at this time.

Let’s talk through some of the most important benefits of investing in professional grounds maintenance services for your business.

Increase your kerb appeal

Increased kerb appeal is arguably more important now than ever before. At a time when many people feel uneasy about being out in public and entering business premises of any kind, aesthetically pleasing premises and grounds can make a huge difference for business. By showing the levels of effort that have been taken to maintain external surroundings you show the level of care that you take as a business, helping customers to feel more confident that necessary health and safety practices will be taken inside.

Invest in your investment

Your business premises are no doubt one of the biggest, if not the biggest investment your company has ever made, so it’s essential to invest the necessary care in maintaining them. Without regular maintenance services, your grounds can soon grow to be messy, overgrown and damaged. Calling the experts helps to keep your grounds looking their best.

Reduce the risk of liability

Businesses are under a lot of pressure at present. With many organisations suffering from reduced business as a result of COVID-19, as well as the related costs and responsibilities of introducing new social distancing and safety practices, the threat of liability is certainly one that businesses can do without. By investing in regular grounds maintenance services from a professional commercial cleaning company helps to cut out safety risks like long grass, unkempt trees or shrubs, and any other potential obstructions or hazards.

Whilst improving safety inside your premises is essential in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s essential not to forget other strict health and safety regulations that you must follow.

Organise Grounds Maintenance for your Business

MCS provides all year round grounds maintenance services for businesses in all sectors. For more information, or to arrange grounds maintenance, call us today on 0800 612 0437. Our team will be happy to assist you.