Choosing a product
Artificial grass varies in pile height, colour and feel. Ask to see and touch samples, and think about how the lawn will be used: children, dogs or looks.
Green all year, no mowing
Artificial grass in Norwich
Turf Norwich installs artificial grass across Norwich and Norfolk for gardens where a real lawn struggles or where the owners simply want a green space without the mowing.
Lawn specialists, not generalists
- Free quotes
- No subcontracting
- 15 years experience
- Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews
Where artificial grass makes sense
We love real lawns, and for most gardens they are still the best choice. But there are places where natural grass will always struggle: deep shade between buildings, small courtyards, roof terraces, heavily used dog runs and play areas, or gardens belonging to people who can no longer manage a mower. In those spaces, artificial grass gives a clean, green surface every day of the year.
A good artificial lawn depends on what is underneath it just as much as a real one does. Laid on bare soil it ripples, puddles and lets weeds through. Laid on a dug out, compacted, free draining base with a weed membrane, it stays flat and drains after rain. That groundwork is the part we take most care over.
What an artificial grass installation includes
A typical installation covers:
- Removing the existing grass or surface and digging out to depth
- Installing edging to hold the lawn in place
- Laying and compacting a free draining sub-base
- Adding a fine levelling layer for a smooth finish
- Laying a weed membrane
- Fitting the artificial grass with joins hidden and secured
- Brushing up the pile and leaving the area tidy
What to plan for artificial grass
Drainage
Water needs to drain down through the base. On heavy clay or low lying ground, discuss drainage before the sub-base goes in.
Heat and reflections
Synthetic grass can get warm in strong sun and can be marked by reflected sunlight from some windows. It is worth knowing where the sun falls.
Dogs and cleaning
If pets will use it, plan for rinsing it down regularly. Good drainage underneath helps keep it fresh.
Good to know about artificial grass
It still needs a little care
Brush it occasionally to lift the pile, clear leaves, and rinse it down now and then, especially if pets use it.
Wildlife and the environment
Artificial grass does not support insects or soil life the way a real lawn does. Some people keep a real lawn and use synthetic grass only where grass will not grow.
Planning rules on front gardens
Covering a front garden with impermeable surfaces can need planning permission. A properly drained artificial lawn lets water through, but check if you are unsure.
Real turf is still an option
If you are choosing artificial grass because a lawn keeps failing, it may be worth asking whether better preparation would let real turf succeed.
How an artificial grass job runs
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Step 1: Visit and samples
We look at the space, discuss how it will be used and talk through product options.
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Step 2: Dig out and edge
The old surface is removed, the area dug to depth and edging fixed in place.
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Step 3: Build the base
A free draining sub-base is laid and compacted, then a fine levelling layer and weed membrane go down.
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Step 4: Lay and finish
The grass is rolled out, cut to shape, joined, secured and brushed up.
FAQs
Questions people ask about artificial grass
Something else on your mind? Ask us when you request your quote, or call 01603 265243.
Does artificial grass drain?
Yes, when laid on a proper free draining base. The backing is perforated so water passes through into the stone beneath.
Can artificial grass be laid over an existing lawn?
It should not be. The old grass rots and the surface becomes uneven, so the area is dug out and a proper base laid first.
Is artificial grass good for dogs?
It can be, with regular rinsing and good drainage underneath. Some products are made with pets in mind.
Do weeds grow through artificial grass?
A weed membrane under the grass stops most weeds from below. A few may seed into the surface from above and are easy to pull out.
Can you lay artificial grass in a small courtyard?
Yes. Small and shady spaces are often where artificial grass works best, because real grass struggles there.
Should I choose real turf or artificial grass?
If the space gets reasonable light and you are happy to mow, real turf is usually the better choice. If grass will not grow there, artificial grass is a good alternative.
Other lawn work we do
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Lawn replacement
Out with the tired lawn, in with fresh turf on properly prepared ground.
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Turf laying
New lawns laid on new builds, cleared plots and reshaped gardens.
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Lawn levelling
Bumps, dips and slopes taken out so the lawn mows and drains evenly.
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Lawn seeding
Seed sown on a prepared bed for larger areas and patchy lawns.
Ready for a lawn you are proud of?
Tell us about your garden and we will come and look, measure up and give you a free quote. No subcontracting: the team that quotes is the team that lays.