Turfing & Lawns
Get in touchNational Landscapes and Driveways provides professional turfing and lawn installation services. The company creates healthy, durable lawns for residential and commercial properties, helping customers achieve attractive outdoor spaces with professionally prepared ground and high-quality turf.
What Is Turfing & Lawns?
Turfing and lawn installation is the preparation of ground followed by the installation of cultivated natural turf to create an established lawn. National Landscapes and Driveways installs new lawns throughout using carefully prepared soil, quality turf and proven installation methods that encourage healthy root establishment.
Professional turf installation provides an immediate green appearance while giving the lawn the best opportunity to develop into a dense, long-lasting surface with appropriate care.
What Types of Turfing & Lawns Are Available?
Turfing and lawns include different turf varieties and installation options to suit various gardens and outdoor environments. National Landscapes and Driveways recommends suitable products based on the intended use and site conditions.
Standard Garden Turf – Suitable for most domestic gardens and everyday use.
Premium Lawn Turf – Produces a finer appearance for ornamental gardens.
Hard-Wearing Turf – Designed for gardens with children or frequent foot traffic.
Shade-Tolerant Turf – Better suited to gardens with limited sunlight.
Commercial Lawn Installation – Suitable for public spaces, offices and landscaped developments.
When Is Turfing & Lawns Needed?
Turfing and lawn installation is often required when existing grass is beyond repair or when creating a completely new garden. National Landscapes and Driveways installs new lawns across for both renovation and landscaping projects.
New turf is commonly installed when:
Existing lawns are damaged or uneven.
New-build gardens require landscaping.
Drainage improvements have been completed.
Garden redesign projects are underway.
Bare soil needs establishing quickly.
Outdoor areas require improved appearance.
Old lawns suffer from persistent weeds or poor growth.
How Does Turfing & Lawns Work?
Turfing and lawn installation follows a structured process that encourages healthy grass establishment. National Landscapes and Driveways prepares each site before laying new turf.
Remove existing grass, weeds and debris.
Prepare and level the soil.
Improve soil quality where necessary.
Firm and rake the surface.
Lay fresh turf with tightly joined edges.
Roll the lawn to improve contact with the soil.
Water thoroughly and provide aftercare guidance.
Most domestic lawns are installed within 1–2 days, depending on the garden size and preparation required.
Who Needs Turfing & Lawns?
Turfing and lawn installation is suitable for homeowners and organisations seeking healthy natural lawns. National Landscapes and Driveways provides turf installation services throughout for a variety of property types.
Typical customers include:
Homeowners
Landlords
Property developers
Schools
Commercial premises
Hospitality venues
Housing developments
Community organisations
How Much Does Turfing & Lawns Cost?
Turfing and lawn installation typically costs between £20 and £40 per square metre, including ground preparation where required. National Landscapes and Driveways provides quotations based on the size of the lawn and the work involved.
Typical guide prices include:
Small gardens: £500–£1,200
Medium gardens: £1,200–£2,500
Large gardens: £2,500 and above
Costs depend on:
Lawn size
Turf variety
Ground preparation
Soil improvements
Drainage work
Site accessibility
Removal of existing grass
What Are the Benefits of Turfing & Lawns?
Turfing and lawn installation creates an attractive outdoor surface that enhances both appearance and usability. National Landscapes and Driveways installs natural lawns that establish quickly with appropriate aftercare.
Benefits include:
Immediate green appearance
Improved kerb appeal
Reduced soil erosion
Cooler outdoor surfaces during summer
Natural drainage
Suitable for families and pets
Better outdoor usability
Long-lasting results with routine maintenance
What Regulations Apply to Turfing & Lawns?
Turfing and lawn installation is generally not subject to specific regulations. National Landscapes and Driveways carries out installations using appropriate landscaping methods while considering drainage and ground conditions where relevant.
Where lawn installation forms part of wider landscaping or affects site drainage, local planning requirements and sustainable drainage guidance may apply depending on the project.
Turfing & Lawns: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does turfing cost?
Turfing generally costs between £20 and £40 per square metre, depending on the turf selected, ground preparation and overall project size. An individual quotation provides the most accurate cost.
How long does turf take to establish?
New turf installed typically establishes within 2–4 weeks, although full root development may take 6–8 weeks, depending on weather conditions and watering.
How long does a natural lawn last?
A professionally installed lawn can last for many decades with regular mowing, watering during dry periods, seasonal feeding and routine maintenance.
How often should a new lawn be watered?
New turf should normally be watered daily during the first 2–3 weeks, particularly during warmer weather, to encourage strong root growth. Watering frequency can usually reduce as the lawn becomes established.
Is turf better than artificial grass?
Natural turf provides a living lawn that supports biodiversity and creates a traditional garden appearance. Artificial grass offers lower maintenance. National Landscapes and Driveways can install either solution depending on the property's requirements.
Get a Free Quote for Turfing & Lawns
National Landscapes and Driveways provides professional turfing and lawn installation across the UK, with being one of many areas served. Whether you require a completely new lawn or are replacing an existing one, a tailored quotation can be provided for your project.
Related Turfing & Lawns Services
Natural turf installation is commonly included within our garden design and build service, helping create healthy, attractive outdoor spaces.
Preparing the ground correctly is essential, which is why every lawn installation begins with expert site preparation and groundworks.
Many gardens combine fresh turf with patios and paving, together with attractive garden pathways and bespoke garden steps.
Customers looking for a low-maintenance alternative can also explore our artificial grass installation.
Outdoor living areas are often enhanced with garden decking, while secure boundaries can be created with fencing installation and matching gates and railings.
Sloping gardens frequently require retaining walls together with decorative garden brickwork before turf can be installed.
Many customers also improve vehicle access with resin bound driveways, block paving driveways, tarmac and asphalt driveways, gravel driveways or concrete driveways.
Good drainage is equally important for healthy lawns, making our drainage solutions valuable where waterlogging is an issue.
Our team also undertakes commercial and public surfacing for landscaped developments.