Artificial Grass in KT23
Artificial grass installation in Bookham, Surrey
Laid on a free-draining sub-base with a fixed hard edge, so it stays flat and it stays put.
9.86/10Artificial grass for Bookham gardens
A village setting between Cobham and Leatherhead, with period cottages around the centre, post-war semis and bungalows on the streets off the main road, and detached houses on the larger plots to the south. Gardens here are usually a good size and level.
Level plots and generous gardens, sitting between our Esher and Cobham work, and the brief is usually a patio, a driveway or a full transformation rather than a small repair.
The build
How we build it, Bookham or anywhere else
The base does the work: turf and topsoil out, membrane, compacted sub-base, a screeded levelling layer to a fall, then a fixed edge for the grass to be tensioned against.
Roll direction is planned before we cut anything, so joins land where you are not looking at them from the back door.
- Turf and topsoil stripped out and carted away
- Membrane and compacted free draining sub-base
- Levelling layer screeded to a fall
- Fixed edging to the full perimeter
- Grass tensioned, joins glued and hidden
- Sand infill and a power brush finish
The full detail on materials, build-up and what a quote covers is on our artificial grass page.
A Bookham project
Front garden artificial grass and chipping beds, Bookham
A tired front lawn in Bookham replaced with artificial grass on a proper base, framed by Cotswold chipping beds and new planting.
- Timescale
- Two days
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Bookham
How we get materials in
Most properties have a driveway or a side return wide enough for plant and materials to reach the rear, which keeps the groundworks moving. The period cottages nearer the centre need a barrow route, which we plan on the first visit.
Permits and deliveries
Mole Valley District Council skip permits are arranged for anything standing on the public highway. Most Bookham jobs keep the skip on the drive.
Reviews
What our clients say
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 · December 2025
Google · 5/5
“We had our patio laid a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier with the result. The team did a fantastic job from start to finish.”
Mariliz · May 2026
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.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your Bookham garden
Tell us the postcode and roughly what you are after. We will come out, measure up and give you a proper fixed price for Bookham, not a ballpark over the phone.