Supply and installation across Essex

Artificial Grass

Artificial grass is the most requested job on our books and the one where the finished result depends least on the product and most on what goes under it. We are a family run Essex team, based in Southend-on-Sea, installing since 2007, and every lawn we lay carries our ten year guarantee.

Plenty of customers call it fake grass and the trade calls it artificial grass. Same product, same job: the old lawn comes out, a compacted sub-base goes in, then the turf is fitted, joined, sanded and brushed.

This hub brings together everything worth knowing before you buy, from real per square metre costs to pile grades, pet specification, heat, cleaning and lifespan, plus every Essex town we cover.

Artificial Grass installed by Gardenscape in Essex

Why homeowners here choose it

Much of our patch sits on heavy clay that stays wet from October through to April, and a lot of gardens are shaded by fences, terraces and mature trees. Both conditions defeat real turf no matter how much seed and feed goes down. Artificial grass gives those gardens a usable surface all year.

No mowing, feeding, watering or seasonal repairs
Usable in winter, so no mud tracked indoors
Works in deep shade where turf has never established
Ideal for dogs, children, rentals and holiday lets
Ten year guarantee on all our work

What separates a good install from a cheap one

Excavation depth, compaction in layers, a screeded blinding layer, a membrane in the right place, fixed edging and glued joints. None of it is visible once the turf is down, which is precisely why it is where corners get cut. Every quote we send lists those elements so you can compare properly.

Everything in this guide

Artificial Grass Installation

Installation service

Artificial Grass Cost Per Square Metre

Pricing

Artificial Grass for Dogs and Pets

Pet owners

Artificial Grass for Small Gardens and Balconies

Small spaces

Artificial Grass vs Real Turf, Honestly Compared

Comparison

Artificial Grass Pile Heights and Grades Explained

Choosing a grass

How Artificial Grass Is Installed: Base Preparation and Drainage

The process

Cleaning and Maintaining Artificial Grass

Aftercare

Does Artificial Grass Get Hot in Summer?

Common concern

How Long Does Artificial Grass Last?

Lifespan

Artificial grass by town

Local pages for the Essex towns we cover, each with the ground conditions, access notes and pricing factors that apply there.

See every area we cover

Frequently asked questions

How much does artificial grass cost?

Supplied and fitted in Essex it typically runs £55 to £110 per square metre depending on turf grade, dig depth and access. Supply only sits between £18 and £45 per square metre.

Is fake grass the same thing as artificial grass?

Yes, they are two names for the same product. Artificial grass is the trade term and the one most people search, fake grass is the everyday phrase, and we fit exactly the same specification whichever you call it.

How long does an artificial lawn take to install?

One to three days for a typical rear garden, covering excavation and muck away, the sub-base, then the grass, joints and infill.

Do you cover my part of Essex?

We work from Southend-on-Sea across the whole county, with dedicated pages for every town we cover. Most of the patch is inside a thirty mile radius and there is no distance loading on quotes.

What does the ten year guarantee cover?

All of our work, artificial grass included. It sits alongside the manufacturer UV warranty on the turf itself, which is commonly eight to ten years.

Get an artificial grass quote

Free site visit anywhere in Essex, one fixed written quote with the sub-base spec itemised, and a ten year guarantee behind the work.

Get my free quote Call 07535 661664