Facility Managers’ Guide to Consolidating Exterior Services

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Managing landscaping, snow removal, and other exterior services across multiple vendors can get complicated fast. For facility managers, vendor consolidation offers a smarter, more strategic path forward.

Here’s how simplifying your vendor list can streamline operations, improve accountability, and cut costs.


Why Consolidating Exterior Services Makes Sense

✅ Less admin, fewer headaches
Working with one partner instead of five reduces paperwork, emails, and miscommunication.

💰 More buying power
Bundling services often leads to better rates, discounts, and added value.

📊 Clearer accountability
When one provider owns the whole scope, there’s no confusion over who’s responsible.

🌱 Consistent property care
From curb appeal to compliance, consolidation creates a unified standard across your properties.

📈 Easier reporting and budgeting
One invoice, one point of contact, and full visibility into performance and spend.


What Services Can Be Bundled?

Many facility managers start by combining two or more of the following:

  • Landscaping & grounds maintenance

  • Snow & ice management

  • Irrigation monitoring & repair

  • Power washing & exterior lighting

  • Parking lot sweeping & line striping

  • Seasonal enhancements (flowers, mulch, etc.)


How to Start Consolidating Your Vendors

1. Review your current contracts
List existing vendors, scopes of work, and contract terms.

2. Identify your priorities
Think about what matters most—cost, responsiveness, sustainability, appearance.

3. Look for scalability
Choose a partner who can service multiple locations and adapt as your needs grow.

4. Transition smartly
Phase in new services as contracts end or as pain points arise. No need to rush it.


Questions to Ask Before You Consolidate

  • Can you service all my locations reliably?

  • What tools do you use for tracking and reporting?

  • How do you handle seasonal transitions or emergencies?

  • Are your crews in-house or subcontracted?

  • How do you monitor quality and follow up on issues?


Get Strategic with Your Exterior Services

Consolidation isn’t just about simplifying your workflow—it’s about creating better outcomes. The right partner will help you enhance curb appeal, reduce liability, and stay on budget with fewer moving parts.


Let’s Talk About a Smarter Way to Manage Your Sites

Strategic Grounds Management helps facility managers streamline snow, landscaping, and exterior maintenance across the U.S.—with bundled services, 24/7 support, and full transparency.



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