Artificial Grass vs Real Turf Costs

The Myth of 'Cheap' Artificial Grass

Many homeowners assume artificial grass is the cheaper option because you don't have to buy a lawnmower. However, a professional artificial grass installation usually costs 3 to 4 times more than laying premium real turf.

Where the money goes

To lay artificial grass correctly, a massive amount of groundwork is required to stop it from sinking or pooling with water. We have to:

• Excavate a minimum of 3-4 inches of soil (generating massive waste disposal costs).
• Import and compact a heavy MOT Type 1 stone sub-base.
• Apply a layer of sharp sand or granite dust, screeded perfectly flat.
• Install weed membranes and secure the heavy plastic rolls with specialised joining tape and adhesives.

The Real Turf Advantage

Real turf requires topsoil and rotovating, but the materials and labor are significantly less intensive. More importantly, real turf adds measurable financial value to your property, cools your garden in the summer, and naturally processes rainwater. Before you spend thousands on a plastic carpet, let us quote you for a stunning, living lawn.