Access to the back garden
Turf, topsoil and the old lawn all have to come and go. Let us know about narrow side passages, steps or gates so we can plan how materials get through without damage.
Our main service
Lawn replacement in Norwich
Turf Norwich replaces worn, weedy and uneven lawns across Norwich and Norfolk, lifting the old grass, preparing the soil properly and laying fresh turf in its place.
A fresh start for a lawn that has had its day
Some lawns can be rescued with feeding and scarifying. Others are too far gone: more moss and weed than grass, bare where the children play, sunk in places and lumpy in others. When that is the case, lawn replacement is usually quicker and more reliable than years of patching. We take the whole lawn back to soil and start again, so you get an even, healthy sward in one go.
Lawn replacement suits homeowners who want a lawn that looks right from the day it is laid: families who need somewhere to play, people getting a house ready to sell, and anyone tired of fighting the same patches every spring. It is the work we are asked for most, and the photos on this page show a typical result: bare, rotavated soil one morning and a striped new lawn soon after.
The difference between a replacement that lasts and one that struggles is almost always what happens before the turf arrives. That is why most of our time on a lawn replacement goes into the ground, not the grass.
What a lawn replacement includes
Every job is quoted for the garden in front of us, but a typical lawn replacement covers:
- Lifting and removing the old turf, moss and weeds
- Digging over or rotavating the soil to loosen compaction
- Picking out stones, roots and buried rubble
- Adding and spreading topsoil where levels need building up
- Levelling, raking and firming the ground so it does not settle unevenly
- Laying fresh turf with tight joints and staggered rows
- Rolling the new lawn so every roll is in good contact with the soil
- Aftercare guidance on watering and the first mow
What to plan before we start
Where the old lawn goes
Lifted turf is heavy and bulky. Your quote will say whether it is being taken away or reused, for example stacked upside down to rot into soil in a corner of the garden.
Water near the lawn
New turf needs plenty of water for its first few weeks. Check you have an outside tap or a hose that reaches the far end of the garden.
Pets and children
Plan how to keep dogs and small feet off the new lawn while it roots. A temporary barrier or a different route to the shed for a few weeks makes a big difference.
Good to know
Turf shrinks if it dries out
Gaps opening between rolls in the first week usually mean the lawn needs more water. Water deeply in the evening rather than a little and often.
Weeds come back from the soil
Some weeds will try to grow through in the first season from seeds already in the ground. Pulling them early, or a light first mow, keeps them in check.
Do not mow too soon
Wait until the grass is around two to three inches tall and the roots have taken. The first cut should take only the top off, with the blades set high.
Edges finish the job
A crisp edge against borders and paths makes a new lawn look finished. Ask us about edging if you want a line that stays sharp.
How a lawn replacement runs
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Step 1: Visit and quote
We see the lawn, check the soil and levels, measure up and send you a free quote listing what is included.
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Step 2: Lifting the old lawn
The tired grass is stripped off and cleared, and the soil underneath is dug over and cleaned of stones and debris.
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Step 3: Preparing the bed
Topsoil goes in where needed, then the whole area is levelled, raked and firmed so it will not sink.
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Step 4: Laying and rolling
New turf is laid in staggered rows, cut neatly to the edges, rolled and watered in.
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Step 5: Handover
We talk you through aftercare and leave the garden tidy, with the new lawn ready to establish.
FAQs
Questions people ask about lawn replacement
Something else on your mind? Ask us when you request your quote, or call 01603 265243.
Can you replace just part of a lawn?
Yes. If only one area is worn or damaged we can replace that section, though matching new turf to an older lawn is never perfect for the first few months.
Is it better to replace or renovate my lawn?
If more than about half the lawn is moss, weeds or bare soil, replacement is usually the better route. A lawn with good grass in most places can often be renovated instead.
Will the new lawn be level with my paths?
We set the finished level to sit just below paths and patio edges so the mower runs over cleanly and water drains away from the house.
Can a lawn be replaced in winter?
It can in mild spells, but not on frozen or waterlogged ground. We will suggest the best window when we quote.
Do I need to be at home while you work?
Not necessarily. We need access to the garden, water and somewhere to leave materials. Many customers simply say hello at the start and look at the finished lawn at the end.
How do I look after the new lawn?
Water it deeply every day in dry weather for the first couple of weeks, keep off it as much as you can, and hold off mowing until it has rooted. We give you all of this in writing.
Other lawn work we do
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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.
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Artificial grass
A green lawn with no mowing, laid on a firm, free draining base.
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.