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Lawn turfing cost: what it really costs in 2026
Per m², real and artificial.
£18 – £54 /m²
Budget turf starts around £18/m² laid. Premium lawn turf runs about £29/m² and artificial grass £54/m².
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Budget turf | General purpose lawn | £18 /m² |
| Premium turf | Fine-leaf, lush finish | £29 /m² |
| Artificial | Zero mowing, kid-proof | £54 /m² |
What actually happens
- Old grass and weeds stripped off
- Ground rotavated and levelled
- Topsoil added and raked to a fine tilth
- Turf laid brick-pattern, edges cut in
- Rolled, watered heavily and edged
- Kept off for 2–3 weeks while it roots
Popular choices
Drought-tolerant blendsArtificial with pet-friendly drainageSteel edging for crisp lines
Regulations to know
- None for natural turf
- Artificial grass at the front contributes to the impermeable-surface drainage rules — keep it draining
Tips from the trade
- Laying in spring or autumn doubles the success rate; high summer needs daily watering
- The soil prep is the lawn — turf on hard ground stripes and dies
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