What is included
- Clearing and grading
- Natural turf laid tight, with edges
- Or artificial grass on a compacted base
- Edging so the lawn keeps its line
- Honest advice in shade and under trees
Options
Natural turf
The right choice for most family gardens. It needs water while it knits, then normal mowing.
Artificial grass
Useful for pets, small urban gardens and anyone who wants green without a mower. Drainage in the base matters more than the pile colour.
Lawn edging
Timber or stone so grass does not creep into gravel and borders.
Part lawn, part patio
Often the better design than covering the whole garden in one material.
How the job runs
- 01
See the shade, the pets and how wet the ground sits.
- 02
Strip weeds and rubbish, then grade.
- 03
Lay turf or build the artificial base and stretch the carpet.
- 04
Edge it and tell you how to look after the first month.
What changes the price
Straightforward jobs often start from £40 / m². Natural turf on ground that has been graded and cleared. The written quote replaces this guide.
- · Square metres
- · How much rubble or old lawn has to come out
- · Natural versus artificial
- · Edging and access through the house
Recent lawn and turf projects in Swindon
Before & After: Lawn replaced with artificial grass
The real lawn and small slab patio became artificial grass, a raised path and a larger paved area by the house.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: Corner lawn replaced with artificial grass
The patchy corner lawn was taken up and replaced with artificial grass, a block edge and a gravel border. The railings stayed.
BeforeAfterBefore & After: Weedy lawn beside a deck
The weeds next to the deck were cleared and the area was laid with artificial grass.
BeforeAfter- After
- Before
Questions
Which is cheaper?
Natural turf is cheaper to lay. Artificial costs more on day one and less in weekends after that. We will not talk you into artificial if the garden is large, sunny and easy to mow.
Can you lay turf in winter?
Often yes, if the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. We will wait rather than lay turf onto mud.
How much does a new lawn cost?
Natural turf starts from £40 a square metre on ground that has been graded and cleared.
How much does artificial grass cost?
We do not publish a separate starting price. The base and the edging change it. The quote shows turf and artificial grass separately.
What preparation does a lawn need?
Old turf and rubble come off, the ground is levelled, then the new turf goes down. Artificial grass needs a firm, drained base or it will wrinkle.
Why does new turf go brown?
Usually it was not watered in the first weeks, or the ground underneath was not level. We tell you what to do after we leave.
Can you lay artificial grass on a slope?
A gentle fall is fine. A steep bank is a poor place for it, and we will say so.
Do you take the old lawn away?
Yes, when it is being replaced.
When can we walk on it?
Keep off natural turf for the first couple of weeks while it roots. Artificial grass can be used sooner.
Do you lay lawns outside Swindon?
Yes, in Swindon and the Wiltshire towns on our areas pages, including Wroughton, Chippenham, Marlborough and Salisbury.
Related work
Across Swindon
Turfing & artificial grass is based in Swindon, covering SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN25 and SN26. Open the area nearest the job.