Business Details
33 Years
experience
Professional Garden Maintenance & Landscaping Services in Wakefield
Established in 1993, West County Landscapes has built a reputation as a trusted provider of garden maintenance and landscaping services across West Yorkshire, Saddleworth, and Oldham. Our team, led by Managing Director Andrew Franklin with over 35 years of horticultural expertise, delivers high-quality work tailored to domestic and commercial clients. All staff are fully trained, equipped with modern tools, and committed to maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. We specialise in grass cutting, hedge trimming, stump removal, and complete garden redesigns, supported by specialist arboricultural services headed by Daniel Franklin. With over 200 gardens maintained fortnightly in West Yorkshire alone, our focus remains on precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction.Our long-standing client relationships, some dating back to our founding year, reflect our dedication to excellence. We operate with comprehensive insurance coverage and invest in ongoing staff development to ensure consistent service quality. From seasonal tidy-ups to complex landscaping projects, we prioritise clear communication and attention to detail. Our commitment to professionalism is evident in our uniformed team, use of premium materials, and meticulous site cleanup after every job. As a family-run business, we combine generational expertise with modern techniques to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Garden Maintenance
Grass Cutting
Edging
Weeding and Hoeing
Dividing Plants
Stump Removal
Hedge Trimming
Landscaping
Tree Services
Topiary
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of horticultural expertise and 20+ years serving local communities.
- Our staff receive ongoing training and use modern equipment for superior results.
- We maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for all services provided.
- Specialist arboricultural services led by a qualified tree surgeon with 10 years' experience.
- We serve over 200 gardens fortnightly across West Yorkshire, Saddleworth, and Oldham.
What people say
Great service
Professional team
Tidy work
Excellent results
Highly recommend
Services
Garden Maintenance
We provide comprehensive seasonal garden maintenance covering grass cutting, edging, weeding, and hedge trimming. Our services include spring, summer, autumn, and winter tidy-ups using appropriate equipment for lawns of all shapes and sizes. Clients benefit from consistent garden upkeep that maintains aesthetic appeal and property value.
Tree Services
Our specialist tree services include crown lifting, deadwooding, stump removal, and tree felling. All work follows safety protocols with prior checks for Tree Protection Orders. We use pulleys, winches, and specialist cutting techniques to ensure safe and precise tree management for residential and commercial properties.
Landscaping
We offer complete landscaping solutions including turfing, planting schemes, fencing, and patio construction. Our services cover ground preparation, drainage solutions, and decorative elements like gravel drives. Clients receive tailored designs that enhance outdoor spaces while considering practical usage requirements.
Hedge Trimming
Professional hedge and shrub maintenance services include trimming, reduction, and shaping using specialist techniques. We handle both formal topiary work and general hedge management. Regular maintenance ensures healthy growth patterns and maintains property boundaries with neat, well-defined lines.
Stump Removal
We remove tree stumps through mechanical excavation using tirfor equipment and manual techniques. This service eliminates trip hazards and improves garden aesthetics. Clients benefit from complete stump removal that allows for replanting or lawn restoration without residual root issues.
People
Andrew Franklin
Managing Director
With over 35 years' experience, Andrew established the business in 1993. He holds a National Certificate in Horticulture and oversees operations, staff training, and client relations while maintaining hands-on gardening involvement.
Daniel Franklin
Arboriculture Head
Daniel has worked in the business for ten years, specialising in tree surgery. He holds City & Guilds qualifications in tree climbing and aerial cutting techniques, leading our specialist tree services division with technical expertise.
Questions
What garden services do you offer?
We provide grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, seasonal tidy-ups, stump removal, and complete garden redesigns across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Are your staff qualified and insured?
All staff are fully trained with modern equipment. We maintain comprehensive insurance coverage for all gardening and landscaping services provided.
Do you handle tree surgery work?
Yes, our specialist arboricultural team led by Daniel Franklin offers crown lifting, deadwooding, and safe tree felling with necessary permissions.
How many gardens do you maintain?
We maintain over 200 domestic and commercial gardens fortnightly in West Yorkshire, plus 40 gardens in Saddleworth and Oldham areas.
Can you work with conservation area trees?
Yes, we check local authority requirements before any work to ensure compliance with Tree Protection Orders and conservation area regulations.
How long have you served the local area?
We've provided gardening services since 1993, with many clients retained since our establishment, reflecting our commitment to consistent quality.
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