How Much Does It Cost to Install Artificial Grass?
£600 – £4,000
depending on size
Installing artificial grass costs between £600 and £4,000 depending on the area size, the quality of the grass, and the amount of groundwork required. Budget artificial grass installed on a basic MOT stone base is the cheapest option; premium pet-friendly or sports-grade grass on a specialist base with weed membrane costs more but looks and performs better long-term.
Average cost
£600 – £4,000
depending on size
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Area size - larger areas cost more in materials and labour, though the per-m2 cost falls as the job gets bigger
Grass quality - budget artificial grass costs £8-£15 per m2; mid-range costs £15-£25 per m2; premium realistic grass costs £25-£45 per m2
Base preparation - excavating, removing existing lawn, installing MOT stone, and laying weed membrane adds £20-£40 per m2
Infill and joining - kiln-dried sand infill and professional joining of seams between rolls adds to the installation cost
Labour vs materials
Labour for artificial grass installation runs at £10-£20 per m2. A typical 30m2 rear garden takes two days for a team of two; the majority of time is spent on base preparation rather than laying the grass itself.
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