Artificial Grass in Astley
Fake grass and artificial lawns installed on a proper foundation. Dug out, compacted and fixed taut, so the grass looks right and drains right for years. Around four miles from our Leigh base.
Artificial Grass for Astley Gardens
Parts of Astley sit on genuinely wet ground. The village runs down to Astley Moss, and plenty of gardens hold water long after the rain stops. For lawns that spend half the year as mud, artificial grass is often the honest answer: green in January, usable after a downpour, and no mower needed.
We cover Astley and the surrounding area: Astley Green, Higher Green, Blackmoor, Cross Hillock, Astley Moss and beyond (M29).
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What’s Included
On soft or peaty ground the groundwork is everything. We dig down to something solid, build up a properly compacted free-draining base and fix the turf tight, so the finished lawn stays flat and drains fast instead of sagging into the soil beneath it.
- Full excavation and compacted sub-base, never laid over old turf
- Weed membrane and free-draining base as standard
- Pet-friendly and child-friendly grass options
- Grass stretched taut and fixed securely at every edge
- Neat trims and hidden joints against paving and borders
- Old lawn and spoil removed and disposed of
How It Works
Artificial Grass in Astley, FAQs
Yes, but the base has to be built for it. We excavate deeper on soft ground and compact a thicker aggregate layer so water passes straight through and the surface can’t settle unevenly. Skipping that step is why cheap installs fail.
A typical back garden takes two to three days, dig-out and base one day, membrane and turf the next. Bigger gardens or awkward access add time, and we’ll give you an honest timescale at the quote.
You’ll see it quoted online as a price per square metre, but the real figure depends on the size of the area, the grass you choose and how much groundwork is needed. The grass itself varies a fair bit in price between budget and premium ranges. We quote per job after a free site visit, so you get an exact written price before anything starts.
Yes, it’s one of the most common reasons people have fake grass fitted. Dog urine drains through the backing and sub-base, and any mess lifts off easily and can be rinsed with water. We can recommend harder-wearing grasses for gardens with big or energetic dogs.
You can, but you shouldn’t, and we won’t. Grass laid over turf goes lumpy and boggy as the ground underneath settles and rots. We always excavate and build a compacted sub-base first. It costs more than a quick overlay, but it’s the only way the lawn stays flat and drains properly.