Artificial Grass in KT10
Artificial grass installation in Claygate, 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 Claygate gardens
Largely twentieth century detached and semi-detached houses with generous rear gardens, plus older cottages nearer the village. Plot depth is the opportunity here: there is usually room for a terrace, a lawn and a separate structure at the end without any of them feeling squeezed.
Claygate sits between Esher and Hinchley Wood, so it is on our regular run. Larger gardens here often become full transformations rather than single element jobs.
The build
How we build it, Claygate 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.
Nearby project
New lawn and garden finish, Islington
Our nearest completed case study to Claygate, built to the same specification we would use on your garden.
A long walled town garden finished with a fresh new lawn between raised brick beds, stone paving and slatted fencing.
- Timescale
- One week
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Claygate
How we get materials in
Most properties have a usable side return or a driveway that a mini digger can reach, so the groundworks stage stays efficient. The older village cottages are the exception and tend to be barrow only.
Permits and deliveries
Elmbridge Borough Council skip permits are arranged where needed, but many Claygate jobs can keep the skip on the drive, which avoids the permit and any parking discussion.
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 · 8 months ago
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 · 3 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.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your Claygate 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 Claygate, not a ballpark over the phone.