The UK Artificial Grass Information Guide

email: advice@artificialgrassinfo.co.uk

Over the last 5 years the range of artificial grass or astroturf (as its more commonly the referred to in the UK) has been said to have trebled. This is mainly due the the price of artificial grass dropping dramatically due to manufacturers increasing their production as demand from UK customers has increased.

The internet has a vast choice of suppliers and installers and we intend to give you advice as to how the get the best out of purchasing your artificial grass online.

DIY or call in the Professionals?
One of the first thing you will need to address is can you lay the artificial grass yourself or are you going to need to call in professional help?

To give to you an idea up to 80% of the total price of your artificial grass will be installation cost.
A small garden area of 4m x 8m would cost £320 in artificial grass (£10 sqm)
Cost of labour to include preparing the area and install up to £800 (£25 sqm)
Total cost £1,120

Given these prices the benefits in DIY are clear however....

With artificial grass at a price of £20 sqm, cut it wrong and you may have just have wasted £800!!!!
Due to this we recommend that any artificial grass costing more than £20sqm be installed professionally

The DIY route

What's involved in preparing the ground for artificial grass?
To fit artificial grass there are some basic work that will need to done to prepare the area.

Replacing Natural Lawn
1. Remove the grass sod by hand or by using a turf cutter for larger areas.
2. You should then level and compact the ground
3. Lay a leveling layer of sharp sand to provide a level surface on which to lay the artificial grass.

On top of even level hard bases (Driveways, Patios, Balconies, Decked Areas etc)
1. No preparation necessary you can get artificial grass that goes directly to hard surfaces. A rubber bubble backing allows for the drainage of water.

Laying the grass
1. Unroll the artificial grass onto the base, this is best done by at least two people.
2. Check for damage, tears, rips, stains caused during delivery. Do not proceed to install until you have contacted the retailer
3. Trim the artificial grass to size using a sharp utility knife or scissors.
4. Some artificial grass need infilling by brushing special sand like material into it.

Which route do you wish to take?

DIY Installation

Specialist Installation