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Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Arboriculture CGM Group provides expert tree care services to its clients throughout East Anglia utilising qualified, competent and proficient staff at all our depots to ensure a prompt and professional response at all times. As an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor we are regularly audited to ensure compliance with the scheme standards so our customers can be sure they are receiving competent advice and the high quality service they deserve. Working to the British Standard 3998:2010 – Recommendations for tree works our operatives carry out the most exacting of pruning operations including crown reduction, crown thinning, crown lifting, deadwood removal, pollarding programs and street tree pruning. Specialist services provided include veteran tree management, veteranisation of trees to introduce decay and habitat, root zone investigation works and soil decompaction to improve the rooting area. Our fully trained operatives can facilitate the removal of trees in all locations using a variety of equipment, machinery and techniques including straight felling, sectioned dismantling in confined spaces and use of specialist plant such as mobile elevated work platforms and mobile cranes. Following removal of trees we can remove stumps and roots using one of our high powered stump grinding machines to allow for replacement planting or reinstatement. We can provide full traffic management plans and services for works adjacent to, or affecting, the road network and we also hold National Highways Sector Scheme 18 accreditation to allow us to work on main trunk roads for the Highways Agency. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 We also provide a 24/7 emergency response service for our clients attending to fallen or storm damaged trees to make them safe or remove them completely. We aim to reduce 100% of our arboricultural arisings. Our woodchip is taken to local biomass power stations and is also used as mulch on shrub beds. The timber is processed into firewood logs or installed as natural play obstacles. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Arboriculture www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Felling 4 Sectioned dismantling 4 Site clearance 4 Stump removal 4 Crown reduction/thinning/lifting 4 Deadwood removal 4 Veteran tree works 4 Specialist services including soil decompaction 4 24/7 emergency response 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES Arboricultural Consultancy Services Trees in the urban and rural environments present many different challenges for tree owners and at CGM Group we offer independent and impartial advice to our clients on a variety of arboricultural and planning issues. Tree Health and Risk Management Understanding and managing the health of trees is vital to maintaining a viable and healthy tree stock and our qualified consultants ensure they maintain their knowledge and understanding of tree health issues, including new pests and diseases, through a structured development plan. From a basic ground level inspection through to a full tree survey and plotting tree locations on OS maps and tree management plans our consultants can tailor our packages to your requirements. Following identification of tree pests, wood decay fungi and tree health conditions we can suggest appropriate management. Utilising modern equipment we can also carry out detailed decay detection analysis to provide an informed decision on the condition of your tree stock. Working in partnership with our Arboricultural Operations Department our consultants provide reports to supplement applications for tree works where Tree Preservation Orders are present. FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Planning and Development Our qualified and competent consultants carry out tree surveys to BS 5837:2012 to inform and assist planning applications for development. This includes preparation of Tree Constraints Plans, Tree Protection Plans and Arboricultural Method Statement to select trees worthy of retention and ensure they are adequately protected throughout the development. Using air spades and working with our operational teams our consultants can carry out root zone investigation to identify and where necessary prune back roots or allow for safe installation of services without damaging tree roots (our air spade can also be used to carry out decay analysis of structural roots). Subsidence and Mortgage Reports Our consultants can provide subsidence and mortgage reports for individuals and businesses at competitive rates. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES Arboricultural Consultancy Services FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Tree asset inventories and management plans 4 Planning and development surveys in accordance with BS 5837:2012 4 LANTRA qualified Professional Tree Inspections 4 Subsidence investigation and vegetation management plans 4 Quantified Tree Risk Assessments and hazard zoning 4 Tree planting design and installation 4 4 Detailed aerial crown inspections 4 Pests and disease identification and management Decay detection and analysis 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES Commercial Grounds Maintenance CGM Group has been maintaining local authority and commercial open spaces successfully for 30 years to the high standards our clients expect. We have committed to investing in the latest plant and equipment to deliver a quality service within our client’s budget requirements. From carrying out regular grass cutting through to a full site maintenance specification we can cater our maintenance programmes to our customers service needs. In order to give our customers peace of mind our staff are DBS checked prior to being permitted to work on any school, housing association or other site where safeguarding is an issue. All team members are fully trained to RHS, NVQ, NPTC, LANTRA, BAGMA or ROLO standards as applicable for the work they are required to carry out. We understand the importance of a well maintained landscape and how this is often the first thing that visitors come into contact with when attending a site and how it can affect the impression they are given. We are committed to working in partnership with all our clients, large or small, to achieve their goals. As part of this commitment to our customers, we have invested in the latest live site reporting technology. Our maintenance teams are issued with mobile devices that receive work instructions electronically. Teams are required to complete individual job tickets for each site they are working on and provide photos of completed works that can be supplied to the client. We advocate monthly or quarterly progress meetings to ensure that our clients are regularly updated on the FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 maintenance standard of their sites and any issues or additional works can be discussed and suitable actions agreed upon. In 2014 CGM Group was awarded a prestigious national landscape award for grounds maintenance at Thetford Town Council’s Kings House Gardens. The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) accolade resulted from a rigorous judging process with judges impressed by the high level of grounds maintenance at the gardens, attention to detail, introduction of new features and the allocation of a full-time gardener, Adam Chown. The award follows previous success in 2012 where CGM Group scooped two other awards. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES Commercial Grounds Maintenance High Frequency Grass Cutting 4 Low Frequency Grass Cutting FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 4 4 Cemetery Maintenance, including grave digging Shrub Bed Maintenance 4 Leaf Clearance 4 Hedge Trimming & Flailing 4 Site Inspections/Play Area inspections 4 Litter/Debris Clearance and Disposal 4 Tree Maintenance 4 Weed Control, including invasive species 4 Planting & Watering 4 Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance 4 Hanging Basket Supply, Installation & Maintenance 4 Provision of Park Attendants 4 Line Marking 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Domestic Services As well as delivering operations for commercial clients CGM Group provides all its services to domestic customers. Garden Maintenance Whether you need regular, year round maintenance or one off works CGM Group can provide a cost effective solution to help keep your garden looking its best. • Grass cutting • Leaf clearance • Weeding and herbicide spraying • Hedge and shrub pruning • Garden design and install Working alongside our experienced projects department we can provide designs for a revamp or complete redesign of your garden providing suggestions on suitable planting or hard landscape features whilst working within your budget and to your vision. Our qualified operatives can then install the design giving you the garden you desire. Arboricultural advice and operations Whether it’s a recently planted sapling, an established orchard or a mature specimen tree we can provide independent and impartial advice on the care and management of your tree stock. All initial visits are free of charge and we can provide specialist advice and further examination for specific conditions or queries as required. As an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor you can rest assured that any tree works operations are completed by qualified and competent operatives to the highest standards. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Soft landscaping The CGM Group can supply and plant summer and winter bedding plants as well as supplying planted hanging baskets to add that extra touch of summer colour. We can provide specialist lawn care advice for any turf issues you may experience and can also provide a full seeding and turfing service to replace tired lawns. Hard landscaping We can supply and install all types of fencing, paving, driveways, patios and decking along with supply and install of sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses and pergolas. Cleaning services From one off to regular services our qualified staff can provide window cleaning, gutter clearance, patio and decking cleaning as well as specialist internal and external cleans. Pest control Wasps in the roof, ants under the patio or rats in the garden? Our qualified pest control staff will provide safe, simple and effective solutions wherever you encounter pests. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Domestic Services www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Garden Design & Construction 4 Bespoke Garden Maintenance 4 Plans/Contracts 4 Hedge Maintenance 4 Specialist Arboricultural/Advice 4 Herbicide, Pesticide & Fungicide Applications 4 One Off Garden Remedials & Renovations 4 Fencing 4 Hard and Soft Landscaping 4 Patio/Decking Cleaning 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Facilities A recent addition to the CGM Group suite of services, our Facilities division has expanded since its inception championing cutting edge equipment and techniques. Now operating throughout East Anglia we provide a wide range of services to our existing and new clients. Gutter Vacuum Our state-of-the-art gutter vacuum system can reach to a height of 12 metres removing the additional expense and risk of working at height equipment such as ladders, scaffolds and cherry pickers. Utilising a high powered twin vacuum system coupled with ultra lightweight carbon fibre poles we can access those sometimes hard to reach areas over extensions and obstacles. Coupled with an HD camera mounted on the vacuum head gutters can be cleaned safely and effectively ensuring all build up is removed. We can also offer an external clean of the guttering and fascias using our ‘Pure Water’ pole cleaning system. Pure water window cleaning Our Pure Water cleaning system works through reverse osmosis drawing chemicals, minerals and dirt away from the surface without the need to use detergents and chemicals, so as well as being fast and effective our cleaning system is also environmentally friendly. As it is a pole system it provides a high reach solution so even fourth floor windows can be reached without the need for additional equipment. Carpet cleaning Modern, deep pile carpets absorb all manner of dirt and debris so a professional clean needs a professional standard, www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 high volume system and once again the CGM Group has invested in top of the line equipment. With its powered vacuum and cleaning agents carpets can be revived and even the most testing of stains can be removed. Using deodorisers, lingering smells can be eradicated getting the most out of your carpets lifespan. Patios, pathways and decking Using our specialist patio cleaner and high pressure steam cleaners patios, pathways and decking can be cleaned of accumulated dirt and grime for a fresh appearance without damaging the materials. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Facilities Office cleaning Keeping work areas clean should be a daily task of all employees but regular cleaning of offices is required to keep them looking their best and avoiding a build up of dust and dirt. The CGM Group can provide a daily, weekly, monthly or ad-hoc service to suit your requirements from a vacuum of carpets through to a full office clean, desk polish and canteen cleans. End of tenancy cleans Our growth in recent years has focused around social housing and tenancy cleans. At the end of a tenancy agreement our staff can complete a full deep clean to a property ensuring it is fit to be let to new tenants at the earliest opportunity. No area is left untouched - kitchens and cookers, bathroom fixtures and fittings, windowsills and frames are all attended to. Wheelie bin cleans Using our specialist machine we can attend your premises and carry out a full high pressure clean, disinfect and deodorise of your bins. Chewing Gum Removal Our chewing gum removal machine eliminates the need for high pressure hoses, unfriendly chemicals and overspray into unwanted spaces, making it highly suitable to work in both populated and busy areas. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Contract cleaning 4 Pure water window/cladding cleaning 4 Gutter cleaning 4 Carpet cleaning 4 Patio, pathway and decking cleaning 4 End of tenancy cleans 4 Wheelie bin cleaning 4 Builders cleans 4 Deep cleaning 4 Office cleaning 4 Graffiti removal 4 Steam cleaning 4 Extractor fan cleaning 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Pest Solutions In 2015 CGM Group launched our pest solutions division. With our qualified technicians covering East Anglia we are able to offer a full range of pest control services for Residential, Commercial and Industrial customers. As well as being part of the National Pest Technicians Association and the Royal Society for Public Health CGM Group offer a no call out charge, fast response service. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Crawling/flying insects 4 Insect monitoring 4 Rodents 4 Rabbits 4 Moles 4 Pigeons 4 EFK (Electrical Fly Killers) 4 Bed bugs 4 Bees 4 Wasps 4 Rabbit fencing 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Invasive Plant Species www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 A weed can be defined as a plant in the wrong place, and whilst weeds can usually be dealt with through general herbicide application or regular hand weeding, invasive plants present a more considerable challenge. This can be due to their invasive nature, the harmful effects they can produce or the location they are found in (many invasive species grow in or adjacent to watercourses). Vegetation clearance & management 4 Residual & non-residual chemical applications 4 Waste composting 4 The following invasive, non-native plant species may not be planted, cultivated or transplanted: Waste & vegetation incineration 4 Biological controls 4 Habitat restoration 4 Rapid response call out commitment 4 Site excavation 4 Trained & experienced operatives 4 Free management strategies & consultations 4 • Japanese knotweed • Giant hogweed • Himalayan balsam • Rhododendron ponticum • New Zealand pigmyweed As well as non-native species some of our native plants are also harmful. Ragwort, for example, can harm grazing livestock such as cattle and horses. The CGM Group has many years’ experience in the control or removal of invasive species ensuring appropriate management plans are in place, approved chemicals and control measures are used and that any waste is disposed of appropriately with the correct licensed authorities. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Landscaping The CGM Group has extensive experience in delivering both hard and soft landscaping projects in the commercial environment. Whether installing recreational areas and play parks for local authorities, design and install of show home and residential gardens on new developments or landscaping a new Academy site we have consistently delivered excellence on time and on budget. With a deep pool of qualified landscape and play park installers alongside plant and machinery operators our specialists use the most up to date machinery to deliver all our project works providing cost benefits to our clients. For example our hydraulic, big roll turfing machine can lay rolls up to 29” wide and in excess of 6ft in length providing a cost effective solution to reinstatement of large areas. Whether you need design and build or need a price against a landscape architects’ bill of quantities you can rest assured you are in good hands. CGM Group is a BALI Landscape Award Winner in 2012, 2013 and 2015 for delivery of its landscape projects and besides excellence in delivering the final product our health, safety and environmental policies are also robust and rigorously enforced by our management team. Groundwork With the latest in earth moving machinery our operatives can deliver the installation of land drainage, soakaways, ground reinforcement and groundworks. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Fencing The supply and install of a variety of timber fencing including close board panels, feather edge, post and rail to name just a few along with metal security fencing such as chainlink, weldmesh and palisade. Hard landscaping Patios, pathways, brick weave, decking, pond excavation and walls along with the installation of bespoke metal work and garden features. Soft landscaping Using our host of well renowned suppliers we can source shrubs, whips, hedging plants and trees from young transplants up to semi mature specimens and instant hedge along with requisite mulch materials and post planting aftercare. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Landscaping Grass and wildflower With a variety of turf and seeding options, including the supply and install of wildflower turf and seed, costs to fit any budget can be provided. Sheds, summerhouses and pergolas A variety of garden structures can be supplied and fitted in a range of styles and sizes. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Site clearances 4 Landscape design & implementation 4 Hard & soft landscaping 4 Play area construction including earthworks 4 Bank stabilisation works 4 Big roll turfing 4 Wildflower turfing 4 Paving and Brick weave 4 Fencing and decking 4 Tree surveys & dismantling 4 Tarmac pathways & brickwork 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Countryside Management Operating throughout East Anglia the CGM Group has gained experience working in a range of rural environments and our current client base offers a diversity of work that other contractors would struggle to emulate. With the east of England being subjected to drainage for agricultural and residential development the requirement to maintain waterways is a high priority, and CGM Group has been involved with vegetation and in channel management for a number of years, leading to the purchase of specialised machinery and plant. From our Agricultural tractors with flail attachments through to low ground pressure Reform mowers and robot controlled flail mowers our fleet of plant can carry out vegetation management on steep banks and remote areas. Control of in-channel weed and vegetation growth can also be completed by our operators carrying the appropriate qualifications and using weed cutting boats by our RYA trained operators. Our specialist vegetation management fleet is also used extensively in highway verge maintenance ensuring growth is kept clear of the highway, verges, culverts and street furniture along with winter hedge flailing to ensure rural hedges are maintained. Wherever required we can supply full traffic management to facilitate works on or adjacent to the highway and liaise with the necessary local authorities to ensure road space is booked in advance. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Wherever CGM Group carries out work the environment is carefully considered whether carrying out an inspection for nesting birds before hedge cutting, surveying for protected species in the waterways such or liaising with clients to ensure requirements of Stewardship schemes are followed. Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Countryside Management www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Flailing 4 Highway verge maintenance 4 Hedge trimming & flailing 4 Control of in-channel weed 4 Traffic management 4 Surveys for protected species and birds 4 Trained and experienced operatives 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Winter Services When it comes to the winter weather the last thing you want to happen is to be caught out. Planning in advance can greatly reduce the chance of serious disruptions to your work place. With operatives throughout East Anglia and the surrounding area plus the latest equipment, technology and techniques CGM Group are geared up to provide everything you need to give you peace of mind so you can enjoy the winter months rather than worry about them. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Road surface temperature forecasts 4 Operational manager available 24/7 4 Overnight site attendance 4 Fully trained, highly experienced and insured operatives 4 GPS vehicle tracking on gritting vehicles 4 Snow planning and solutions 4 Snow radar system 4 Overnight site attendance 4 Post clearance gritting visit 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Equestrian Services Whether CGM Group’s clients have one hunter, a couple of riding horses or a string of polo ponies, they all know how important it is to properly maintain their paddocks, stabling, fencing and under-hoof material. CGM Group have extensive experience in using its wealth of horticultural and agricultural knowledge to make sure equestrian facilities – large or small, private or commercial – are maintained to the highest possible standard. Horses and ponies are hardy but poorly maintained shelter, stabling or grazing areas, or getting injured on damaged fencing, is not only harmful for the animal but also expensive to put right for the owner. CGM Group makes sure that every equine establishment is as hazard free as possible for rider and mount by constructing everything needed in horse management, from simple field shelters to enclosed exercise arenas. The CGM Group hard landscaping team have the skills and experience to assist owners to develop projects which promote good animal and land husbandry; a vital part of being a responsible equestrian. Clients across East Anglia have engaged CGM Group for highly diverse projects. For example, the transformation of an existing equestrian facility to developing land for horses from scratch. With the in-house knowledge and capital equipment needed for any development project so readily available, CGM clients enjoy a rare opportunity to have their requirements translated into all aspects of grounds maintenance, drainage issue resolution, grazing improvement or reseeding of complete paddocks, plus stone burying and verti-draining. Damage to stables, fencing or gates can be easily repaired by CGM staff, who, will also refresh mulches, wood chip and other ground materials as required or within an agreed maintenance plan. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Once CGM Group has created the perfect equestrian facility, ongoing services are available to regularly visit to ensure the initial high standards are maintained. By working in partnership with landowners or those who lease land for equestrian purposes, CGM Group is able to develop bespoke maintenance plans which are effective and cost efficient. Fencing and gate erection 4 Weed (Ragwort) eradication 4 Paddock seeding 4 Stable and field shelter erection 4 Paddock and general grounds maintenance 4 Arena & manage construction 4 Mulches and wood chips 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Fuelwood Services CGM Group provides many solutions to recycle and reuse timber from our forestry and arboricultural operations as well as processing client timber stocks. Our fleet of wheeled and tracked woodchippers process branches from felled or pruned trees into woodchip arisings. This is then taken to green recycling stations throughout East Anglia or stockpiled at our main depot location before being transported in bulk to local biomass fuelled power stations. Our stockpile of woodchip mulch is also used by our Grounds Maintenance and Soft Landscaping teams when installing and maintaining new and existing shrub beds. Our Heizohack HM14-800 Biomass Woodchipper is supplied and operated by our competent and experienced operatives processing our own timber trunks from site clearance and forestry operations into woodchip. This machine can also be supplied to process customer supplied timber to produce a G30 or G50 size woodchip for biomass boilers. This impressive machine can process timber with a diameter up to 600mm and produce up to 40m³ of woodchip per hour. The CGM Group also processes seasoned firewood logs which can be purchased and delivered via our sister company, the Downham Home and Garden Store and from our existing stock of timber we can also provide trunks for play equipment and landscaping projects. All green waste from our operations throughout East Anglia is composted at our depots into a soil improver ensuring that we recycle or reuse nearly all arisings from our operations. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Biomass woodchip 4 Woodchip for shrub beds 4 Firewood logs 4 Composting 4 Natural play obstacles 4 Enhancing your environment... ...exceeding your expectations LANDSCAPES FA C I L I T I E S A R B O R I C U LT U R E @CGM_Ltd cgmlandscapes Skip Lorry Services CGM Group operate a roll-on skip lorry with a Hiab capability. This allows us not only to provide roll-on containers for all types of waste but also to load material. CGM Group are a registered waste carrier and provide transfer notes for all loads. With the Hiab attachment the vehicle has the ability to collect loose items at the roadside; anything from tree trunks to aggregates. In conjunction with the Downham Home & Garden Store we can supply and deliver aggregates, soil, large garden furniture, slabs and posts. Deliveries can be as small as 1m3 bags to 10 tonne loads within a 40 mile radius of Downham Market. Our flat roll-on skip allows us to transport small vehicles and machinery where the Hiab can assist loading and unloading in the event of vehicle breakdowns. Our competitive rates are priced according to your individual requirements. www.cgmltd.co.uk 0800 160 1199 Supply of waste containers/skips 4 Waste carrier 4 Hiab capability 4 Supply and delivery of aggregates 4 Vehicle breakdowns 4