So you are in the process or have already made your mind up that you want to move to a synthetic lawn or playing surface. Excellent, so you will probably want to find out a little more from some expert Artificial Grass Fitters in Peterborough, well you are in good hands. We have fitted hundreds of artificial grass lawns and astroturf sports surfaces over the years and have a reputation of providing the best products installed to the highest standards. So whether you are looking to get a fake lawn for your back garden or a 4G football pitch for your school or leisure business Artificial Grass Peterborough can handle both superbly well.
If you are still on the fence as to whether or not to take the plunge then please do call us so we can address and questions or concerns you may have regarding making the transition from natural grass to fake grass. We are happy to give open and honest feedback - although unsurprisingly we are advocates or artificial grass. It also won't be surprising to hear that once customers have had their artificial grass down for a few weeks become massive advocates too - especially those who own dogs! Do begin your artificial grass advocate journey please call or fill out our contact for to arrange a meeting with one of our artificial grass fitters in Peterborough.
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So which is the best artificial grass in Peterborough? We're sure most companies will claim that theirs is and sometimes simply by looking at similar grade artificial grasses it isn't easy to tell one from another and therefore which one is the best artificial grass for you. However, there are a couple of things to consider. Firstly what may be the best grass for one person may not be the best artificial turf for you. Clearly the amount you are able to spend can play its part in influencing which is the best synthetic grass possible for your budget but you may have more specific requirements. For example, a dog owner would not necessarily be best of with one of the longest softest grasses as this may not be the best option for picking up after your pooch has done their business! You may simply be wanting a section of fake grass to practice your putting and therefore a shorter sports astro turf may be the best artificial turf for this. So it will depend on how you are going to use your fake grass. Artificial grass has, and continues to improve as does the membranes fitted underneath our grasses. Please feel free to speak to our technical experts to discuss what you want to get out of your artificial turf and we will try to help advice on what may be the best artificial grass for you.
Our installers are some of the most highly trained and diligent artificial grass installers in Peterborough and are experienced in fitting your chosen artificial turf to replace a number of existing surfaces or on occasion to fit onto an existing surface.
By far and away the most common artificial grass installation is as a replacement for a natural grass lawn. The installation process follows a very similar process from one garden to another with the main variation being the edging i.e. where is your artificial grass going to butt up to? For gardens this can be a path or patio on one side, against a wall on another and typically if an edge is going to be running alongside a flower bed sleeper will be used to create a nice neat edge which will keep the soil from your flower be from spilling over onto your nice green artificial turf.
When it comes to installing larger astro turf pitches and 4G football pitches these will often be right up to fencing, typically wooden or metal fencing which provide a containing edge to the sports ground which is normally fully astro turfed.
Whether your are a commercial organisation, school or residential home owner in Peterborough or its surrounding areas such as Whittlesey, Yaxley, Werrington, Parnwell or Oundle please get in touch with our artificial grass installers to discuss your project.
There will clearly be a number of artificial grass companies in Peterborough, some of which will specialise in artificial grass and many other who offer is as part of there wider service such as landscape gardeners. As a result you will find quite a broad range of price points, selections of artificial grass and associated accessories and skill sets when it comes to the actual installation.
We specialise in artificial grass so there are no compromises in the quality of the products we use and the installation process. We make no apologies for that as we are passionate about providing a level of service which will mean you will have an installation of artificial turf which will last way beyond many of our competitors as well as enjoying what you have more due to the superior quality.
Al of our grasses are from the best manufacturers in Europe, we never use Chinese imports as many are not made and finished to the same level such as including UV protection. We also use the best membranes which we have helped design to ensure that, if you are a dog owner, you do not get subjected to Dog wee smells, which is something some artificial grass owners will negatively comment. This scenario would only occur with poor fitting of inferior membranes and excessive use of sand on top of the artificial grass which will lead to the wee not draining away and potentially reacting with other substances.
Whether your refer to fake grass as astro turf or artificial grass and it really doesn't matter as they are all variations of synthetic grass. Typically short grasses used for sport will be referred to as astro turf and domestic gardens will have artificial grass fitted. Then for each of these there are a number of options within each of these from luxury artificial grass ranges to 4G astroturf finishes. The differences in pile height and density can all be covered by our technical experts so there is no pressure in trying to make sure you've chosen the right one. Clearly due to the process once selected and cut there is a big expense in change your chosen grass once fitting has started but with our help your should never get to that stage and will have complete peace of mind that the synthetic turf you have will be ideal for your use and budget.
With any artificial grass installation in Peterborough our expert trained fitters will work with you to ensure that the installation process is as hassle free as possible. We always try to provide complete transparency regarding any potential issues when booking in an installation.
One of the main things is access to the installation area as the synthetic grass will come on large rolls. On a few occasions where there is no side access to the back garden our fitter have had to bring the grass through the house. On these rare occasions ensuring that the route through is clear is all something that needs to be agreed on when planning the fitting. Whilst we will give you an installation date, please bear in mind that at certain stages of the fitting process certain weather conditions can impede progress as we will not try to fit in conditions which will not enable us to provide a first class fitting. Should such situations arise we will always keep you in the loop.
As mentioned earlier artificial grass costs can vary greatly as there are several aspects which will affect the total installation price. The most obvious one to most people in the selection of the grass itself. When selecting the grade of grass you will be given a price per square meter for each grass type. Straight away you can easily determine the difference selecting one fake grass over another will make on the total price - however, this is only one aspect but unfortunately the one which most people will focus on at the expense of other factors. Setting a proper sub base is where you can cheat and save costs. The technique and materials used to fix down the artificial grass and join seems is where some companies can take shortcuts to keep costs down. For a good quality artificial grass, fully installed to high standards you should be expecting to pay towards £80 per m2. You should be expecting a guarantee of at least 5 years (we provide 10 years) and feel confident that if there are any issues that the company will still be around to make good any issues.
Not all artificial grasses are the same although at first glance they may look the same or at least very similar especially when comparing one brand to another of a similar specification in terms of pile height. Many UK artificial grass installers work with Chinese imported artificial grass and membranes, which are generally cheaper products as they are unlikely to be finished with UV protection or acid neutralising coats which will resist fading and dog pee odours respectively. Deciding on the best artificial grass for you should initially focus what you'll be using your grass for or who will be using it the most. The longest and most luscious grass may not be best for dog owners. Clearly budget may well influence some decisions but please be aware that the best artificial grass is best for a reasons and these will often be due to enhancements not necessarily visible to the naked eye.
To be looking at an artificial grass website you must already be considering making the switch, typically this will be the switch from an natural lawn turf to a synthetic turf. It's also fair to assume you are looking at making this switch as you, or at least one of you, is wanting to spend less time on lawn maintenance and more time doing something else outdoors. Depending on your existing lawn and how good you want this to look will certainly influence the amount of time money and effort spend on its upkeep. Unfortunately even then it can start to look shabby especially in the inter months which can make looking out onto your garden a little depressing. Good quality artificial grass hardly needs any maintenance and it will look great all years round - the only think you may need to do is rake up the leaves which may fall onto it to continue looking at a vibrant green lawn all year round.
So when discussing artificial grass for dogs some people may interpret this as the what is the best artificial grass for the dog itself, whilst other people will be wanting to know what the best artificial grass is for pet owners. Well the good thing is that typically the same synthetic grass that is good for your dog will also be the one which is best for you as the dog owner. Now the one thing to say is that with the millions of dogs in the UK there may always be exceptions where some dogs have exceptionally different behaviour but generally speaking a dog will not eat artificial grass and if it does it will generally just go through one end and pass through the other. Clearly shorter grass would make this almost impossible but this will me more like astroturf. A very long grass can may cleaning up a soft number two a little tricky so mid height is generally ideal - for you and your dog
We have installed may artificial grass surfaces for schools, nurseries, sports and leisure clubs over the years. As improvements continue to be made in astroturf technology we have moved through the 2G and 3G artificial grasses to the current most popular choice which is 4G - standing for 4th generation. However, whilst 4G may be the best options for sports pitches again you are probably not setting up a football pitch at your nursery and similarly at your school you may have a combination of wanting astroturf for sport but other areas of your schools where you simply want a good looking, outdoor, low maintenance surface which reduces the dirt and mud coming inside the school after pupils have engaged in outdoor activities. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and with we can discuss our lease and financing options which make getting your artificial grass project underway a breeze.
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No - we can just supply artificial grass which is one of the best around and the other appropriate fittings and membrane. However, our specialty is the supply and fit of artificial grass. Our extensive experience and fully trained installation team mean that we are one of only a few companies that will provide a full 10-year guarantee on materials and fitting.
Our artificial grass will not be the cheapest as we import ours from Europe, not China. We have an excellent relationship with the manufacturer and have worked together over the years to enhance their products.
Sometimes it can be very tempting to buy materials yourself and then try to find a tradesperson to fit your product but what you think you have saved in the material by buying direct will often be offset by tradespeople adding to the installation costs to compensate for the margin they may have lost through not supplying the materials, which they would probably get at trade rates, which would end up being similar to the price you paid anyway. The other negative is that with buying your own materials hardly and the tradesperson will be willing to give a guarantee on the material they are not familiar with.
We've already touched up that the best artificial grass will be dependent on what it will be used for. The most extreme example to give would be choosing the best grass for your back garden which will have no dogs and few people walking on it compared to a 4G astroturf football pitch which will have many people running around , jumping, stopping turning and giving it a good work over. For the garden a lush 45mm pile height artificial grass would be ideal but if you put this on a football pitch you would have complaints from the players that the ball won't roll and it's heavy underfoot.
Whilst we pride ourselves on providing the best like for like artificial grass over our competitors but the best fake grass for you will be the one that meets your budget and importantly one which is suitable for its intended purpose.
For many businesses, we have installed artificial grass in selected outdoor areas including decking. These will typically have many people walking and standing on it for long periods so a short grass will be the best artificial grass in this instance as a longer grass will look messier once people have left the establishment and you are left with trodden down synthetic grass. Whilst this can be brushed back up this simply adds to the maintenance time and longer grass will also take longer to clean and hoover up from compared to a shorter turf. Simply arrange a call with our experts covering Peterborough letting them know what you want your artificial grass for and we can provide you with a shortlist of suitable options.
For a domestic installation for a quick rough guide around £80 per m2 will be for a lawn replacement with the most popular and best all-round artificial grass top layer.
Cost can vary based on the shape of the lawn area as narrow strips could lead to larger amounts of waste material. Most artificial grasses come in 4 or 5m rolls so sections that say 6 or 7 meters wide will need another section cut and laid adjacent to the initial roll. Sometimes this can work out well with very little wasted but for very irregular shapes there can be more waste. However, any waste material is yours - if you want us to take it away we are happy to do so and will be responsible for getting as much recycled but many customers decide to use the offcuts to provide additional pot plant bases or use sections to simply lay over small areas which may be prone to becoming muddy in certain times of the year such as a thin strip of artificial grass stepping stones to get to a composter hidden away at the back of the garden.
Yes, it will. In fact, this is happening more and more both in commercial as well as domestic environments. It is quite well known that wooden decking can get quite slippery when wet and whilst the rain can put most people off from going outside when the rain stops walking out onto a slippery surface - especially if you are holding drinks or food put people off utilising the decking space.
It is normally fairly straightforward to put a layer of artificial grass on top of the decking. Depending on personal preference this can simply be installed on top and the sides of the decking can remain exposed wood, or the artificial grass can continue to be pinned down the side too. Generally, no additional layers need adding below the grass and it fixes directly onto the wooden deck panels. This will provide a much safer non-slip surface but doing this is likely to lead to a shortening of your timber decking as moisture will be retained for longer on top and into the wood as the synthetic grass, layer will slow the evaporation process. Also unless you are going to lift up the grass to reapply timber decking treatments it will mean that the wood is being exposed to worse conditions with less protection.
We are also seeing artificial grass is laid on top of concrete areas or other hard surfaces to provide either a non-slip surface or an improved aesthetic or both.
This will depend on the artificial grass you have chosen.
Our grasses have been treated with a UV protective coat so that they will not fade. This is a good example of the difference between cheap artificial grass and quality artificial grass comes into play. You cannot see the UV coating so unless you ask about whether or not your grass has such a coating it is unlikely that an installer whose grass does not have this protectino will highlight this.
Generally, the edge will already be in place, especially in a garden installation. Often a synthetic lawn will replace the existing lawn which may already have a wall along one side and a path or patio along another. The most popular edging we install will be where the current lawn runs up to a flower bed. The existing edge may be a very short fence or a small trench has been dug to edge off the lawn to provide a secure fit and ensure no edge is exposed which could be used to pull up the grass we normally will run sleepers in place of where the fence or trench was. Depending on the dimensions available to you in your garden you may want a thick sleeper for an aesthetic reason or you may want a much thinner one so to maintain as much flower bed space as possible. These are aspects we can discuss with you to find the solution which you're most happy with.
This will depend on your specific fitting. For garden installations wooden sleepers are very popular as an edge but sometimes along one edge there will be an existing wall and at another end it can be fitted so that it butts right updo an existing patio or paved pathway.
The aesthetic finish is a very personal choice so we tend to let you let us know what you would like and if we know it is practical to do we will happliy provide you with your choice of edge finish.
Artificial Grass Peterborough were very helpful in explaining almost everything about artificial grass in a way which made perfect sense. They offered the most comprehensive guaranteed and we are very pleased with the installation.
Felicity K
We've been used to having artificial grass for a number of years so it was one of the first things we wanted to sort when we moved in. As dog owners we'd never want to have normal grass again. The guys from Artificial Grass Peterborough cracked on and the lawn we now have is much better than the one we left at our old house.
John E
We found quite a variation in quotes but felt that what we wanted was being listened to the most and we weren't being pushed down one particular grass type. We are ecstatic with the end results and looking forward to getting rid of our mower!
Brian M
Whilst there are a number of artificial grass options for astroturf in Peterborough our 4G playing surface is one of, if not the best around. Our services for sports and leisure businesses and schools don't just focus on the installation but we have also set up a lease scheme which means you will be able to get your sports pitch earning revenue straight away, which can be higher than the lease costs so no need to try to find an initial large lump sum which may take longer to put together and get signed off you can start generating revenue quicker. For state schools in the Peterborough area our lease plan is Education Authority approved so you can upgrade your schools sports facilities without delay.
As well as our lease plans we also offer short term rental of our artificial grass, which is ideal for special events such as weddings or summer fairs - especially when you don't feel able to rely on the British weather and you could end up in a mud bath. Our astroturf products and installation are the best in the business so please get in touch for whether your artificial turf is for your school, nursery or sports facility.
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