Artificial Grass Laying Guide

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23/07/25, 13:40

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Carry out pre-site survey, measure area, check drainage and access.
Strip existing turf/soil to 75–100 mm depth; dispose of spoil.
Lay geo-textile weed membrane and install timber or aluminium edging.
Spread and compact 50–75 mm MOT-type1 or granite dust sub-base using a vibrating plate.
Apply 15–20 mm sharp-sand blinding layer; screed to final levels and falls.
Cut artificial grass to size, glue/seam joins with fixing tape and polyurethane adhesive.
Brush in kiln-dried silica sand (or rubber crumb for play turf) and power-broom fibres upright.
Tidy site, remove waste, hand over care sheet and workmanship warranty.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call-out / minimum (site survey & first hour)	50	90	Often deductible against final bill Checkatrade
Labour per hour (2-person crew)	35	55	Avg. £300–£600 per day Checkatradelandscapingcost.co.uk
Materials	1 000	3 000	Grass, membrane, sub-base for 30–40 m² neograss.co .uk MyJobQuote
Disposal (soil, turf, skip)	80	250	Skip hire or grab-lorry
Extras (poor access, drainage, edging upgrades)	0	500	Only if required
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	1 800	4 500	30–50 m² domestic lawn

1–3 days for a typical 30–50 m² garden.

Extra time if: ground requires deeper excavation, access is hand-carry only, drainage crates are added, or weather delays compaction/bonding.

What pile height and fibre type do you recommend for kids/pets, and can I see samples?
Is waste removal, sub-base and edging included in the quoted price per square metre?
How do you handle joins and what warranty do you give against seam failure or lifting?
Will you install additional drainage if the soil is clay-heavy?
Do you hold public-liability insurance covering accidental damage to patios or utilities?
How long should I keep off the lawn after installation?
Are maintenance visits (infill top-ups, power-brooming) available and at what cost?

Access & Parking: Reserve driveway space or permit for skip/digger; flag narrow side passages.
Underground Services: Mark sprinklers, cables and shallow drains before excavation begins.
Working at Height: Inform installer if grass must be craned over walls.
Weather Contingency: Wet conditions can delay compaction—agree a fallback date.
Pets & Kids: Keep off the area until infill is brushed and adhesive has cured.
After-care: Confirm you’ll receive a maintenance sheet and off-cut for future repairs.