No matter if you are buying, renting or selling a villa here on the island, it’s crucial that you consider villa ground maintenance Koh Samui. Even if the villa itself is well-maintained, neglected grounds will give a poor impression. They will bring down the value of the property, as prospective buyers will see all the work that they need to do. The state of the grounds may well directly impinge on the building itself; branches may fall on the property and overgrown foliage may lead to various rodents and pests occupying the villa, causing destruction of materials and even power-outs. Villa ground maintenance Koh Samui goes far beyond just having a lawn cut and flowerbeds tidied.
This is why most villa owners employ teams to do the necessary work for them. Many homeowners will have come from the west and be used to cooler climates and smaller properties. What might have been simple gardening back at home, becomes a major work of love and sweat out here on the island. Not surprisingly, many new homeowners here may well feel anxiety at the thought of massive grounds and having to work in them with no respite from the tropical heat. The good news is that it’s very easy to employ a firm to do the hard work for you; gardening services on the island are very good value whilst being completely professional. You will be surprised what can be done with just a small outlay.
Thankfully there are many companies specializing in villa ground maintenance Koh Samui. They will ensure that all is well – and remains well – when it comes to the surroundings of your villa. Their typical task list may include many items that are easy to overlook. Many homeowners are simply not aware of some of the jobs that need to be done.
Here at Managing Samui we are experts when it comes to villa ground maintenance Koh Samui, and can provide you with a tailor-made plan that will take in whatever aspects of upkeep and repair are needed. As we have mentioned, these services are great value. Furthermore, we treat every villa as unique and can present you with a plan that takes in every relevant aspect of its maintenance.
Let’s take a look at some of the more typical tasks that we are regularly asked to undertake:
Gardening
Exactly as expected, this aspect is all about keeping nature from getting out of control – nothing grows faster than vegetation in the tropics. We will manage all plants, shrubs and trees, so that they don’t get to encroach on the rest of the garden – or your villa. We can also treat vegetation with insecticides wherever appropriate.
Should your property have coconut trees or any other tree that requires harvesting, we can arrange for this to be done.
We also undertake the mowing and trimming of grass and the upkeep of any lawns. Due to the tropical climate, lawns may need a little help at times and we can provide fertilizer if required and can also aerate parts of lawns if they become thin or dried out. We can naturally reseed where necessary.
In addition, we can stock a garden with seasonal plants and bring in new plants, giving your garden a very pleasing makeover. Similarly, we can remove unwanted plants and trees and rocks, and can even re-design a garden
We also remove undergrowth whenever necessary from the grounds and ensure that they aren’t conducive to snakes, reptiles and other pests sheltering there. The garden should look more than well-maintained at all times; it should be a safe space for everyone, including any pets.
Walkways, patios and driveway maintenance
We can ensure that everything is kept in good condition, repair cracks and replace missing tiles and paving stones and make good any damaged surfaces. We can do the same for any kind of wooden or concrete decking. And naturally we can keep all these areas free of weeds.
Pre-storm management
In order to avoid damage during Samui’s wet season that starts around November, we ensure that any necessary pruning is done to reduce the possibility of branches falling. In case of weather advisories, we can also perform these duties if there is a storm approaching or heavy rain due, regardless of the season.
Flooding prevention
In extreme cases we can help prevent floods by preparing for them beforehand and ensuring that there is better drainage for the property and its surroundings. We can advise on new buildings that are to be constructed on potentially difficult plots of land and avoid pitfalls.
Water management
When the hot, dry season comes, often starting in January and lasting some 3 months, we may need to help you by tending your garden with increased irrigation. It is always a good idea beforehand to see how water usage can be minimized and improve on existing irrigation systems. We can use timers and sprinklers where appropriate. When it comes to villa ground maintenance Koh Samui, experts such as ourselves at Managing Samui can not only ensure that your garden is looking in pristine condition but can undertake all kinds of renovation work.