New lawns
New lawns laid on bare ground across County Durham
Whether the garden has been cleared, dug up for building work or has simply never had grass, a new lawn starts with the ground underneath. We prepare it, then lay fresh turf so you've got a lawn the same day.
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- Ground dug over, levelled and firmed
- Topsoil added where the ground is low or poor
- Fresh turf laid, trimmed and watered in
From bare soil to lawn
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Clear and loosen
Weeds, stones and rubbish come out, and hard ground is dug over or rotavated.
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Level and firm
Low spots are filled, the surface is raked and the ground is firmed so it won't sink unevenly.
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Lay and finish
Turf goes down in tight rows, edges are cut to shape and the new lawn is watered in.
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Settle in
You keep it watered while it roots, following the aftercare guidance you're given.
Planning the shape of your lawn
A new lawn is a chance to decide where the grass goes. Straight edges are simple to mow; gentle curves soften a square plot. Leave room for borders, a path to the shed or a spot for the washing line.
If you've got a shape in mind, mark it out with string or a hose before we come and mention it on the form.
Handy to tell us
- Roughly how big the area is
- What's on it now: soil, weeds, gravel or rubble
- Whether it's level or slopes
- How we get in: side gate, back lane, steps or through the garage
- If you'd like a front lawn as well as the back
Other services
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Lawn replacement
Tired, patchy or mossy grass lifted and taken away, then a new lawn laid in its place.
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New-build gardens
Builder's soil turned into a proper lawn, front and back, for a home you've just moved into.
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Ground preparation and topsoil
Levelling, stone picking and fresh topsoil where it's needed, so new turf has a good bed.
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Landlord and rental lawns
A fresh lawn between tenancies or before a let, for landlords and letting agents.
Questions
Questions people ask us
Can turf be laid straight onto soil?
Yes, onto soil that has been prepared: loosened, cleared of stones and weeds, levelled and firmed. That preparation is what helps new turf root well.
How soon can we use the new lawn?
Try to stay off it until it has rooted. A gentle tug on a corner is the test: if the turf holds firm, the roots have taken.
Do I need to water it?
Yes. New turf needs regular, generous watering until it roots, more so in warm or windy weather. You'll get aftercare guidance with your lawn.