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Maintaining safety, compliance, and operational continuity across utilities, energy, water infrastructure sites, and inland waterways.
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Utilities and waterways estates are high-risk, operationally critical environments where grounds maintenance is not just about appearance, but about ensuring safety, accessibility, and compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Poor site and grounds maintenance poses safety risks, operational disruption, and compliance failures.
Vegetation overgrowth threatening infrastructure safety and access routes
Increased risk of service outages or site disruption from unmanaged grounds
Health and safety hazards for operational staff, contractors, and visitors
Pest infestations posing risks to hygiene, equipment, and environmental compliance
Failure to meet biodiversity and ESG obligations within regulated frameworks
Reactive maintenance leading to escalating costs and operational inefficiencies
Resource strain from managing fragmented service providers across multiple sites
Seasonal challenges (e.g. ice, snow, storm damage) impacting site safety and service continuity
Grounds & exterior maintenance
Proactive grounds maintenance for utilities sites, water treatment facilities, reservoirs, canals, and energy infrastructure – ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
Vegetation management
Specialist vegetation clearance and invasive weed control around critical assets, pipelines, substations, access roads, and waterways – reducing operational risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Line of sight works
Targeted clearance and maintenance to preserve visibility along utility corridors, access routes, and around infrastructure – ensuring safe operations, inspection efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Landscape upgrades & environmental improvements
We deliver practical landscape enhancements that balance durability with biodiversity value – supporting asset protection while enhancing site aesthetics.
Arboriculture & tree care
Professional tree surveys, remedial works, and risk management to protect assets, maintain site safety, and support environmental objectives across large utility estates.
Pest control & prevention
Integrated pest management to protect utilities sites from infestations that threaten hygiene, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance.
Biodiversity & ESG consultancy
Helping utilities clients meet biodiversity net gain, ESG, and sustainability targets through habitat creation, ecological enhancements, and expert compliance reporting.
Winter maintenance services
Proactive gritting and snow clearance to keep access roads, pathways, and critical infrastructure areas safe and fully operational during adverse weather.
At Nurture, we understand the complexities and regulatory pressures that come with managing utilities, energy, and water infrastructure estates. Our service model is designed to deliver precise, reliable grounds and vegetation management services that protect assets, minimise operational disruption, and support environmental commitments.
With the integration of Hortech Limited into Nurture Landscapes, we have expanded our specialist capabilities across the utilities and waterways sector. Hortech’s expertise in vegetation management, invasive weed control, line-of-sight clearance, and peat-free plant production further strengthens our ability to support clients in maintaining critical infrastructure, protecting biodiversity, and delivering compliant, sustainable environmental services.
With over 170 depots nationwide and specialist teams experienced in high-risk, high-compliance environments, we provide proactive, responsive service delivery that aligns with your operational frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
Experts in utilities, energy, and water environments
We maintain sites for utilities companies, water authorities, renewable energy providers, and infrastructure contractors – ensuring grounds services align with safety, operational, and environmental standards.
Locally delivered, nationally managed
Our expanded depot network and integrated service delivery model – bolstered by Hortech’s nationwide coverage – ensures responsive, efficient, and scalable solutions across the UK.
ESG-aligned and regulation-compliant
We support your biodiversity, carbon reduction, and environmental compliance goals, delivering measurable enhancements that align with industry regulations and ESG frameworks.
Ready for every season and operational scenario
From proactive vegetation control and winter readiness to emergency storm response, we deliver services that protect your sites and support business continuity.
Effortless
Tell us about your sites
We’ll assess your estate’s operational risks, compliance requirements, and maintenance challenges.
Receive a tailored service proposal
Our experts will create a comprehensive plan covering proactive grounds maintenance, vegetation control, pest management, and environmental enhancements.
Experience seamless, compliant delivery
Your dedicated Nurture team will deliver precision-led services with clear reporting, proactive risk management, and minimal operational disruption.
See how we’ve helped clients like you
With nationwide coverage, Nurture Group delivers expert grounds maintenance, vegetation management, and environmental services for utilities, energy providers, water authorities, and waterways infrastructure.
Explore our case studies to see how we’ve safeguarded critical assets, supported compliance, and enhanced biodiversity across complex, high-risk, and environmentally sensitive sites.
See how we’ve helped clients like you protect operational continuity, meet regulatory obligations, and deliver long-term value with confidence, precision, and care.
Harbour Energy
Nurture Pest Control designed and installed robust bird proofing for Harbour Energy, eliminating gull and pigeon risks, improving hygiene, ensuring compliance, and protecting critical infrastructure in challenging Scottish weather conditions.
Protects
At Nurture, we provide specialist grounds maintenance and environmental management services to safeguard the UK’s essential utilities and waterways infrastructure. From power stations and renewable energy sites to reservoirs, water treatment plants, canals, and telecommunication facilities, we understand the need for safety, reliability, and minimal operational disruption.
Our expertise now benefits from the added capacity, resources, and specialist skills brought by the integration of Hortech – enhancing our ability to deliver high-quality services across complex and sensitive environments nationwide.
Our teams deliver precision-driven grounds maintenance and vegetation management programmes that protect site access, visibility, and safety. We provide landscape construction services to enhance the functionality and resilience of outdoor areas, while our qualified arboriculture specialists manage tree growth to prevent interference with critical infrastructure. Seasonal winter gritting and snow clearance services ensure operational continuity during adverse weather, and our interior and exterior plant displays can enhance reception areas and public-facing facilities.
We also offer proactive pest control programmes to protect assets, prevent damage, and avoid service interruptions, alongside our green solutions consultancy to help clients meet biodiversity, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
Whether managing large-scale operational sites or environmentally sensitive waterways, our proactive, safety-focused approach ensures your infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and operational all year round – backed by transparent reporting, dependable delivery, and national coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Can you manage grounds and vegetation across multi-site utilities estates?
Yes, we provide scalable service delivery across complex infrastructure portfolios, ensuring consistent standards and efficient coordination.
How do you manage vegetation risks around critical assets and pipelines?
We conduct proactive vegetation surveys, provide risk assessments, and deliver controlled clearance programmes to protect assets and ensure compliance.
Are your teams trained to work in high-risk utilities environments?
Absolutely. Our teams are trained in working within operational utilities sites, adhering to strict safety protocols and regulatory frameworks.
How do you support biodiversity and sustainability on utilities sites?
We offer Biodiversity Action Plans, habitat enhancement, and green infrastructure projects that align with your ESG commitments and regulatory obligations.
Can you respond to emergency weather-related incidents (e.g. storm damage)?
Yes, we have rapid-response teams equipped to handle emergency clearance, storm damage, and reactive maintenance to minimise operational disruption.
