Artificial Grass
Artificial grass installation in Surrey and South West London
Laid on a free-draining sub-base with a fixed hard edge, so it stays flat and it stays put.
9.86/10What we do, and how we do it
Artificial grass is only as good as what is under it. Laid straight onto soil it goes lumpy in a year and holds water. Laid on a compacted, free draining base with a fixed edge, it stays flat and drains faster than the lawn it replaced.
It earns its place in shaded gardens where grass never establishes, in dog gardens, and in small plots that get too much traffic to recover.
Your options
Choosing what goes down
Short pile
25 to 30mm pile with a dense stitch. Neat, hard wearing and the closest to a cut lawn.
Medium pile
35 to 40mm with a mixed colour yarn and a brown thatch, which is what stops it reading as plastic.
Pet grade
Fully permeable backing with a faster drain rate, so it rinses clean and does not hold odour.
Edging
A treated timber or paving edge fixed to the sub-base, with the grass tensioned and pinned to it.
What's included
Every quote covers
- Removal of the old turf or surface and the spoil
- Weed membrane and a compacted, free draining sub-base
- A levelling layer screeded to a fall so water moves through
- Fixed edging around the whole perimeter
- Grass laid, tensioned, joins glued and hidden, pile direction matched
- Sand infill brushed in and the pile power brushed up
- Full clear-up and the offcuts taken away
Recent work
Projects we finished nearby
New lawn and garden finish, Islington
A long walled town garden finished with a fresh new lawn between raised brick beds, stone paving and slatted fencing.
Read the full case studyReviews
Artificial grass clients on the work
9.86/10“The entire team of HD landscape gardeners were excellent and did a fantastic job with our garden. They laid new turf and overall did a very professional job.”
Sudhanshu · 8 months ago
Google · 5/5
FAQs
Artificial grass questions we get asked
How long does artificial grass take to install?
One to three days for most gardens. The digging out and the sub-base take the time; laying the grass itself is usually half a day.
Do I need planning permission?
No, replacing a rear lawn does not need consent. In a front garden, keep the surface permeable, which ours is, and it stays within permitted development.
Which grade should I choose?
Medium pile with a mixed yarn suits most family gardens. Go short pile for small formal spaces, and pet grade if you have a dog, because the permeable backing is what stops odour.
What happens to the existing lawn?
It is stripped and carted away with the topsoil we need to remove to make room for the sub-base. Nothing is laid over an existing lawn.
How much does artificial grass cost?
Typically £2,500 to £7,000 installed, depending on area, grade and access. Every price is fixed in writing after a site visit.
Does it drain, and how do you clean it?
It drains through a permeable backing into the sub-base, faster than the clay lawn underneath it. Cleaning is a rinse and a brush; dog areas benefit from an occasional wash with a pet safe cleaner.
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