SAP Landscapes

What SAP Landscapes does

SAP Landscapes Ltd. is Ireland's largest commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company, founded in 1976 by Tom Walsh and Jerry O'Reilly and headquartered in Ballygoran, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The company delivers an integrated portfolio of seven core services — landscape construction, landscape maintenance, tree surgery, invasive weed control, interior (tropical) planting, winter gritting and snow clearance, and environmental services — to commercial property owners, residential developers, educational institutions, pharmaceutical facilities, local authorities, and hospitality clients across Ireland.

The operating model is built around six specialist divisions backed by approximately 330+ employees and six regional depots spanning North Dublin, South Dublin, Kildare, Cork, and Tipperary. Service delivery is structured as an Assess–Recommend–Implement–Relationship engagement process, with a dedicated account manager assigned to each client. The winter services division, operating since 2007, uses a commercial-administration platform with subcontractor management for weather-triggered gritting. In April 2026 the company achieved simultaneous ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, underpinning a quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management framework.

Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based landscape construction work and recurring grounds-maintenance contracts, supplemented by specialist services (tree surgery, interior planting, invasive weed control, winter services) sold standalone or bundled. The customer base spans 800+ properties and includes enterprise clients such as Cairn PLC, Castlethorn, JJ Rhatigan, Walls Construction, UCD, Coca-Cola, Johnson Controls, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Savills. Annual turnover exceeds €30 million (as of the March 2026 Renatus Capital Partners investment announcement), and the company recently secured private equity capital from Renatus to accelerate geographic expansion, broaden services, and pursue potential acquisitions.

Name

SAP Landscapes

Legal name

SAP Landscapes Ltd.

Website

https://saplandscapes.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAP Landscapes Ltd., founded 1976 and headquartered in Maynooth, Ireland, is the country's largest commercial landscaping company. It delivers landscape construction, grounds maintenance, tree surgery, interior planting, winter gritting, and environmental services to 800+ commercial, institutional, and residential properties nationwide through six depot-based divisions and 330+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (IMAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Grounds maintenance contracts
• Landscape construction services
• Tree surgery services
• Winter gritting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maynooth

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Landscape Construction: Project-based landscape construction services for residential developments, commercial properties, and public spaces. Services include soft and hard landscaping, roof gardens, courtyard areas, and specialized tree installation.
2. Landscape Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance contracts for commercial and residential properties, providing regular grounds maintenance services to a portfolio of clients nationwide.
3. Specialist Services: Interior plants, tree surgery, invasive weed control, and winter services delivered as standalone or bundled offerings to existing and new clients.
4. Winter Maintenance Operations: Nationwide winter maintenance division operating since 2007, providing weather-triggered gritting and snow clearance services with commercial administration and subcontractor management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAP Landscapes is Ireland's leading commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company delivering an integrated portfolio of seven core services: Landscape Construction (soft and hard landscaping for commercial and residential projects), Landscape Maintenance (ongoing grounds upkeep), Tree Surgery, Invasive Weed Control, Tropical Plants / Interior Planting, Winter Services (gritting and snow clearance), and Environmental Services (biodiversity and sustainability). The company operates six specialist divisions across six depot locations nationwide, managing more than 800 properties for commercial, residential, public-sector, and institutional clients.

Product overview

SAP Landscapes is Ireland's leading commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance company offering a comprehensive suite of seven core services delivered as an integrated portfolio. The core offerings include Landscape Construction (delivering both soft and hard landscaping for commercial and residential projects), Landscape Maintenance (ongoing grounds upkeep), Tree Surgery, Invasive Weed Control, Tropical Plants – Interiors (interior planting solutions), Winter Services (gritting and snow clearance operations), and Environmental Services. These services operate across six regional divisions nationwide, managed through contracts with a dedicated workforce, and are supported by a senior management team and operational infrastructure spanning six depot locations. The company positions itself as a full-service landscaping provider covering all aspects of landscape installation and ongoing care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Construction Professional landscape construction delivering soft and hard landscaping for commercial and residential projects, including installation of trees, shrubs, lawns, planting, paving, and civil works.
• Landscape Maintenance Ongoing landscape maintenance services to maximise property value, including lawn care, shrub and hedge pruning, weed control, and seasonal management, delivered under recurring contracts.
• Tree Surgery Professional tree maintenance and surgery services for the care and preservation of trees in commercial and residential landscapes.
• Invasive Weed Control Specialised invasive weed control services to manage and eradicate harmful plant species and protect landscape integrity on commercial and residential sites.
• Tropical Plants – Interiors Interior planting services bringing tropical plants and biophilic design into indoor commercial spaces for enhanced aesthetics and wellbeing.
• Winter Services Nationwide winter maintenance operations including weather-triggered gritting and snow clearance services, operating since 2007 with a growing national subcontractor network.
• Environmental Services Environmental services focused on biodiversity, sustainability, and ecological landscape management practices for client sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ properties managed nationwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• idverde UK: UK and Europe's largest landscaping services provider, offering grounds maintenance, landscape construction, and arboriculture to commercial and public sector clients. Highly comparable to SAP's full-service commercial landscaping model, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• The Landscape Group: Major UK commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor serving property developers, local authorities, and commercial clients. Closely comparable to SAP in service portfolio (construction, maintenance, tree surgery, winter services).

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: Global facility services company offering landscaping and grounds maintenance as part of broader integrated facility management contracts. Comparable on commercial property services but at vastly larger scale and as part of a multi-service bundle.
• Sodexo: Global facility management and food services company providing grounds maintenance and landscaping services as part of integrated FM contracts. Comparable at the contract services layer though landscaping is a small slice of a much broader offering.
• Mitie Group: UK-listed facility management and professional services company providing grounds maintenance, winter gritting, and landscaping among its wider service portfolio. Comparable for winter services and grounds maintenance but operates as a broad FM incumbent.
• Glasdon Group (Landscaping Division): Diversified UK manufacturer and service provider with landscaping and grounds maintenance operations alongside a broader product portfolio. Less specialized than SAP but overlaps in grounds services.

Emerging players

• Bennett (Ireland) Landscapes: Irish commercial landscaping contractor offering landscape construction and maintenance. Smaller-scale direct peer within the Irish market; useful for benchmarking local competitive dynamics.
• Arboretum Ireland: Irish tree care and arboriculture specialist. Comparable to SAP's Tree Surgery division as a niche player; SAP offers tree surgery as part of a broader portfolio while Arboretum focuses specifically on arboriculture.

Others

• Cunnane Stratton Reynolds: Irish landscape architecture and planning consultancy. Not a direct competitor but a frequent design partner/advisor for SAP projects (e.g., Mariavilla), making it a key ecosystem participant.

Regional players

• Johnsons of Whixley (Landscaping Services): UK-based nursery and landscape services provider serving commercial clients. Comparable in landscaping services offering but primarily UK-focused, providing a regional benchmark against SAP's Ireland-only footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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