Turf laying in Consett
Turf laying in Consett, Shotley Bridge and Leadgate
Consett sits on high ground at the edge of the Pennines, where the steelworks once stood and new estates have since been built. Between the newer homes and the older streets of Blackhill and Shotley Bridge, there's a real mix of gardens to turf.
Free turf laying quote in Consett
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- New-estate gardens prepared properly
- Older, established gardens re-turfed
- Dates set around the weather on high ground
What Consett gardens tend to need
Newer estates
Builder's ground made ready
Many homes in and around Consett have been built in recent decades. New-build gardens there can come with only a shallow skim of topsoil over hard ground, so preparation makes the biggest difference. See new-build gardens.
Older homes
Mature gardens, fresh lawns
In Blackhill and Shotley Bridge, older houses often have established gardens with borders and trees. Replacing a tired lawn there is about fitting neatly around what's already growing.
Turfing on higher ground
Higher ground tends to warm up later in spring and cool down earlier in autumn. Turf can still go down for most of the year, whenever the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged, and dates are set with the weather in mind.
Once laid, keep the new lawn well watered, especially on breezy days, until it has rooted.
Other areas we cover
- Durham CityNewton Hall, Belmont, Gilesgate
- Chester-le-StreetPelton, Sacriston, Great Lumley
- StanleyAnnfield Plain, Tanfield, South Moor
- SeahamDawdon, Murton, Dalton-le-Dale
- PeterleeHorden, Easington, Shotton
- SpennymoorTudhoe, Middlestone Moor, Ferryhill
- Bishop AucklandCoundon, West Auckland, Shildon
Questions
Questions people ask us
Is it too cold up here to lay turf in winter?
Turf isn't laid on frozen ground, but mild spells in winter can be fine. Spring and autumn are usually the easiest times on higher ground.
Do you cover Castleside, Medomsley and Ebchester?
Yes, along with Leadgate, Moorside, Delves Lane, Blackhill and Shotley Bridge. Ask about nearby villages.
Our new-build lawn is patchy after one winter. Can it be redone?
Yes. The patchy turf is lifted, the ground underneath is put right and fresh turf is laid.