Weedfree Landscapes Invest in Mobile Worker Software to Improve Business Operations
About Weedfree Landscapes
Weedfree Landscapes is a grounds maintenance and winter gritting business operating across England. Specifically, the company covers areas including Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby. With over 25 years of experience, the business runs around a dozen vans and a wide range of machinery.
As a family-run operation spanning two generations of the Bower family, the team takes pride in its work. Currently, Weedfree Landscapes services more than 700 gardens every fortnight. In addition, it supports a mix of commercial and domestic customers.
How Were You Introduced to WorkPal?
The management team first discovered WorkPal through LinkedIn. At the time, they were actively exploring ways to modernise operations.
“After extensive demos and meetings with the WorkPal team, we found it to be the best system for us,”
says Tim Bower, Managing Director at Weedfree Landscapes.
How Has WorkPal Integrated Into Your Business?
WorkPal’s onboarding team worked closely with Tim and his team to support a smooth rollout. From the outset, the focus was on reducing paperwork and improving flexibility.
“WorkPal has replaced all our old paperwork,” Tim explains. As a result, managing jobs is much easier, and the team can now work remotely.
Digital Forms and Job Management
WorkPal’s digital forms feature allows the team to convert existing paperwork into digital documents. Consequently, forms are stored securely in the system for easy access and auditing.
“The features in WorkPal have enhanced our processes,” Tim adds. For example, field operatives now manage incoming jobs more easily and complete work more efficiently.
Smarter Scheduling and Live Updates
Drag-and-drop scheduling enables back-office staff to assign jobs quickly. In many cases, they can allocate work to the nearest or most suitable engineer. If needed, staff can also reassign jobs without disruption.
Meanwhile, all on-site updates sync back to the office in real time. This ensures everyone stays informed and delays are reduced.
Onboarding Experience and Ongoing Support
“Onboarding felt daunting at first,” Tim admits. Initially, there was a large amount of data to load. However, help was always available, and the effort proved worthwhile.
WorkPal’s implementation team guides customers through every onboarding stage. Specifically, they support businesses from the point of sale through to full system adoption. At the same time, they deliver structured training to build confidence.
“We stay in regular contact with the support team,” Tim says. In fact, we often suggest ideas to improve the system, and they are always helpful.”
Would You Recommend WorkPal?
“100%, yes,” Tim confirms.
The Impact of Going Digital with WorkPal
Overall, Weedfree Landscapes’ move to WorkPal shows how a cloud-based solution can transform a busy field service operation. By replacing paperwork with digital forms and real-time tracking, the business has streamlined workflows and improved efficiency.
As a result, field operatives manage daily tasks more effectively. At the same time, office teams gain better visibility and faster communication. Additionally, instant access to data supports more professional customer interactions.
Ultimately, WorkPal’s thorough onboarding and ongoing support ensured a smooth transition. Today, the system allows Weedfree Landscapes to focus on growth, reduce administration and improve productivity across the business.