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Lawn Care Accreditations
Reputation and reviews are a good start, but industry standards are important factors to consider. We comply with Government PPP legislation and other key industry standards.
Committed to supporting legislation and sustainable lawn care practices
We take a responsible approach to lawn care, so that it is sustainable for us and our customers in the long-term. We take a measured approach to product application to minimise the amount of environmental impact whilst effectively improving the quality of our customers lawns. Our technicians are all PA1 and PA6 qualified. They are dedicated to identifying and managing any potential risks to the environment when using herbicides and fertilisers. You can be confident that Lawntech will treat both your lawn and the surrounding environment with the utmost care and respect and whilst fully complying with Government legislation and best practice.
BASIS Lawn Assured
The BASIS Lawn Assured scheme is an independent auditing scheme for lawn care companies that aims to raise professional standards within the lawn care industry. It is a Government supported initiative and is likely to become the future standard for lawn care companies. To attain BASIS accreditation, a company must demonstrate that they are meeting specified requirements relating to the following areas:
- Pesticide storage
- Integrated management of weeds, pests and diseases
- Staff training
- Application equipment
- Record Keeping
If a company is a member of the BASIS Lawn Assured scheme, you can be confident they demonstrate best practices in lawn care in a safe and sustainable way. Lawntech have been BASIS Lawn Assured for many years and recently passed our latest inspection which audited our vehicles, storage facilities and Health and Safety record.
The Amenity Standard
There is growing public concern with the methods used for weed, pest and disease management. The Amenity Standard was launched in 2020 by the Amenity Forum as a way for companies to reassure the public that any work being completed in public spaces meet all legal requirements and that all staff are fully trained and certified.
Holders of the Amenity Standard are subject to an annual audit to ensure they are compliant with the scheme’s requirements.
If you see the Amenity Standard logo displayed by a professional lawn care company, you know they demonstrate best practices and meet the legal requirements for weed/ pest/ disease management in public spaces.
Lawntech are compliant with the Amenity Standard. You can check if a company is Amenity Standard compliant on their directory page below.
UK Lawn Care Association
The UKLCA is a voluntary association created by independent UK lawncare operators who are committed to upholding best practices in lawn care.
By becoming a member of this association, a company is pledging to adhere to the highest standards and deliver an exceptional lawn care service. The association is made up of independent companies rather than franchises.
Lawntech have been members of the UKLCA since its inception, and over the years, our MD Jim Hewlett has been a member of the association’s committee multiple times.
Lawntech is viewed as one of the leaders of the industry by UKLCA members, and Jim can often be found giving advice and guidance to newer members as well as being heavily involved in the forward direction of the Association.
NPTC Qualified
Check that your lawn care operators are NPTC Qualified. All Lawntech technicians hold PA1 and PA6 Qualifications for safe handling and application of pesticides.
This is an intensive training programme consisting of many modules relating to the legislative requirements and codes of practice relating to the use of pesticides, including safe storage, transport, handling, and disposal.
Registered user of Plant Protection Products
From 22 June 2022, it became compulsory for any person or business who applies Plant Protection Products (i.e. herbicides or pesticides) in any professional capacity to be registered with the Health and Safety Executive. If you are employing or paying someone to apply products to your lawn, they must be registered to comply with this new legislation, even if they are using commercially available products such as those purchased from a garden centre. Lawntech are registered and comply fully with UK legislation regarding the use of these products. Rest assured that if you are looking for a new lawn care provider that you and your lawn will be in safe hands with us!