Ace Outdoors is a reliable, family-owned landscaping and gardening business serving Christchurch and the surrounding areas. Originally established in 2010 by Scott and Kim, the business was taken over by Glenn Steetskamp at the start of 2025, who brings fresh energy and a commitment to the same trusted, professional service the company has built its reputation on.
Based just out of Halswell, Ace Outdoors handles everything from routine lawn mowing and garden maintenance through to full landscaping projects for both residential and commercial properties. The team owns a digger, tipper truck, and ride-on mower, giving them the equipment to tackle jobs of any scale with a polished, professional result.
All services are fully insured, giving customers complete peace of mind. Ace prides itself on being efficient, reliable, and flexible — working around your schedule rather than the other way around. Whether you need a one-off tidy-up or an ongoing maintenance programme, the team delivers a top-notch finish every time.
The Ace team includes Director Glenn Steetskamp, Supervisors Luke Mannex and Finn Allbon, and Gardener/Landscapers Harry McQuade and Ronan Allbon — a tight-knit crew who take pride in every job they complete.
Ace Outdoors has been a trusted name in Christchurch landscaping since 2010, when the business was first established by Scott and his wife Kim. More than a decade on, it remains a proudly family-owned operation. In early 2025, Glenn Steetskamp took over as Director and owner, bringing fresh energy to a business with deep local roots. Based just outside of Halswell, Ace serves residential and commercial properties across Christchurch and its surrounding areas.
From a quick lawn mow to a complete garden transformation, the Ace team handles the full range of outdoor work. Their approach is straightforward: show up reliably, bring professional equipment, and deliver results worth talking about.
**Lawn mowing** is a cornerstone service, including ride-on mowing for larger sections that need a more powerful machine. For those who want a consistently tidy property, Ace offers an **ongoing garden maintenance programme** covering regular trimming and weeding, as well as one-off visits when a garden has gotten out of hand.
**Landscaping** is where bigger ambitions get realised. The team can create a complete new garden from scratch or improve and refresh an existing outdoor space — working from a customer's own design plan or collaborating to develop something new. **Planting** services range from ground-covering grasses through to established trees, giving clients the ability to achieve a lush, mature-looking garden faster than you might expect.
**Water blasting** is available to refresh exterior surfaces — driveways, paths, decks, and fences — ahead of a house sale, a new season, or simply when things are looking tired. And for any project that generates mess, **rubbish removal** handles both green waste from garden clearances and general rubbish, making Ace a convenient single call for larger outdoor projects.
What separates Ace Outdoors from smaller operators is the professional-grade gear the team brings to every job. The business owns a digger, a tipper truck, and a ride-on mower — meaning larger landscaping and clearance projects are handled entirely in-house without relying on subcontractors. That translates into faster turnaround and tighter coordination on site.
Director Glenn Steetskamp leads a crew of five that includes supervisors Luke Mannex and Finn Allbon, and gardeners and landscapers Harry McQuade and Ronan Allbon. It's a close-knit team with a hands-on approach — a reflection of the family-run ethos the business was founded on.
All services are **fully insured**, giving homeowners and commercial property managers complete peace of mind while the team is working on their property.
The proof of any landscaping business is in the finished results. Customer Lee put it well after a recent job: *"Absolutely fantastic! Removed a hedge, cut the trees back and did a general tidy up for us. Even had time to tidy the front garden too! Great to have the view back! Cheers guys!"*
That combination — completing the main job and then going a step further — seems characteristic of how the Ace team approaches their work. The business states they consider all jobs, so even if you're unsure whether your project fits their usual scope, it's worth making contact.
Ace Outdoors offers a free, no-obligation quote for all work. Contact Glenn and the team by phone at 027 387 1265, by email at [email protected], or through the quote request form on their website. The team works around customer schedules and takes on both residential and commercial properties, making them a practical choice for everything from a one-off spring clean to a long-running maintenance arrangement across Christchurch and surrounds.