Over four decades, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has grown from a single local operation in the North West into a nationwide network of more than 46 regional locations, servicing over 12,000 sites each year.

Founded in 1986, Countrywide was built on a simple principle: to provide reliable, high-quality grounds maintenance tailored to client needs.

A significant landmark came in 2017 when Countrywide joined Neighbourly, the world’s largest provider of service delivery, bringing additional infrastructure and support to strengthen its operations expertise. 

As it marks its 40th year, Countrywide is also looking firmly to the future. In March, the business launched a brand-new customer engagement platform, countrywidegrounds.com, including an industry-first Site Assessment Tool.

Commenting on the milestone, managing director Mark Heath says:

“We are incredibly proud to be celebrating 40 years of Countrywide. It’s a significant achievement and a reflection of the dedication of our regional teams and support staff across the UK. 

“From our humble beginnings in Manchester to the national network we are today, our focus has always been on delivering a dependable, high-quality service. The strength of our network and the loyalty of our customers is something we’re extremely proud of, and we’re excited about what the future holds.”

Philip Carr, managing director of Neighbourly UK, adds:

“Our local offices are deeply embedded in the communities they serve, and that commitment to delivering real, meaningful service at a regional level has been central to Countrywide’s success. We’re proud to have Countrywide as part of the Neighbourly family, and we look forward to supporting our customers as we continue to grow and evolve.”