Turf laying in Stanley
Turf laying in Stanley and the villages of north-west Durham
Stanley stands high on the hills of north-west Durham, surrounded by former pit villages with long rows of terraced houses. Gardens up here are often compact and reached from the back lane, which suits turfing well.
Free turf laying quote in Stanley
Tell us about your garden and we'll work out a quote for it.
- Back-lane access welcome
- Small terraced gardens and yards
- Watering advice for exposed, breezy spots
Gardens in and around Stanley
Across Stanley, South Moor, Craghead, Annfield Plain and Tanfield, a lot of homes are terraced, with a back yard or small garden opening onto a lane. Turf can usually go straight through the back gate, so nothing needs carrying through the house.
There are plenty of semis and newer houses too, especially around the edges of the town, where front and back lawns are the norm.
Things that matter on high ground
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Wind dries new turf
On open, breezy ground, freshly laid turf loses moisture faster, so regular watering while it roots is important.
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Frosty mornings
Turf isn't laid on frozen ground. In colder spells, dates are set for when the ground has softened.
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Sloping plots
Hillside gardens may need some levelling first. Tell us about any slope when you ask.
Other areas we cover
Questions
Questions people ask us
Our garden is reached from the back lane. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Back-lane access is common around Stanley and usually makes it easy to bring the turf straight into the garden.
Can you turn a gravelled or paved yard into a lawn?
Often, yes. Gravel or old slabs need lifting first and soil bringing in, so mention what's there now and we'll quote for it.
Which villages near Stanley do you cover?
Including Tanfield, Tantobie, Dipton, Burnopfield, Catchgate, Annfield Plain, South Moor, Craghead and Beamish. Ask about anywhere else nearby.