Artificial Grass for Schools Peterborough

Astro Turf for Schools

When it comes to astro turf for schools we have lots of experience in this area -  so much so we have even worked to obtain an Education Authority approved lease plan to help schools get  on the 'artificial grass ladder'.

Whether the installation is for a small pay area or for full sports pitches we have done them all.

So if you are looking for artificial grass for your school in Peterborough be sure to get in touch. We can provide a plain English overview of the factors you may need to consider as part of our consultancy and survey service.

The other important factor is the grasses we use and the sub-bases we can install, ensuring the best overall installation for the synthetic grass' intended use.

For sports pitches our 4G astroturf is ideal, and with astro turf variations for hockey, football and multi-sports we will be able to install the perfect playing surface both inside and out.

There really isn't any reason to delay upgrading your facilities which will be a fantastic addition to your school for both events involving staff, pupils and parents.

Please get in touch to discuss your project.

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Artificial Grass for Play Areas Peterborough

Artificial grass for play areas in Peterborough is not exclusive to nurseries or schools. Many other businesses will allocate part of their facility to provide a designated play area, or in some cases there business is to provide a play area! We have installed play areas for bars, cafe's and in public facilities. Sometimes access and getting the artificial grass and other materials to its designated location has been a challenge but we've never been beaten!

Whatever you scenario we have the experience and expertise to help you select the ideal play area for your organisation, so that you have both a visually appealing facility but importantly, one that is as safe as possible too.

Artificial grass is a great option for play areas compared to the main alternatives which are often either rubber mulch or wood chippings.

Whilst wood chippings we the main alternative over 10 years ago this was probably a quick and cheap response option as an alternative to any existing concrete that was the main surface or a play area. However, it's not a popular long term choice for a number of reasons. Firstly, the wood will need replacing every few years. It gets damp and rots and become smelly and a great environment for insects. Also, even when small fences are built to surround wood chip areas the wood chippings will still find their way out creating and eye sore and also requiring the wood chippings to be topped up on a fairly regular bases to ensure that there is enough depth of them to cushion a fall.

As an alternative rubber mulch was promoted as an alternative to play areas and is a good alternative but is an expensive option and generally does not provide the best drainage surface which can start to limit the amount of time that area can be used following a bout of rain.

Artificial grass looks good and can come in colours other than green but importantly installed well provides both a safe playing surface  and one which can be used much of the year round with very little maintenance and the maintenance which is done is very quick and easy to do.

Artificial grass for Nurseries in Peterborough

More artificial grass for nurseries are popping up in Peterborough and it is easy to see why. The beauty about artificial grass is that it can be installed around irregular shapes and obstacles and if jointed well look like one continuous playing surface. It is relatively easy to install one surface but have different levels of shock absorbing foam laid underneath the fake grass layer to cater for different types of play. Additional foam would be required if installed under climbing frames in nurseries to ensure compliance with Head Impact Criteria (HIC). For most nurseries this will typically be 20mm and this may be an additional 10mm more than the result of the area, however, this can be kept flat throughout by adjusting the sub-base level during installation, keeping everything neat flat and even.

Astro turf Sports Pitches in Peterborough

For secondary schools and academies they will be looking for astroturf sports pitches to replace existing football, or hockey pitches and tennis courts. Mostly this will be outside but sometimes where more than one indoor sports hall exists then we can also cater for indoor installations too.

Sine sports pitched are going to be much larger areas than a typical garden lawn the costs for installing these will be much higher too. However, they are seen as a very valuable asset by many schools. Not only do they provide an opportunity for more and often better quality practise and matches - especially for hockey and tennis but they can enable events to be hosted on them and in many cases provide a facility which can be hired out and thereby become a revenue generator which can bring in additional funding to the school.

It has been this drier which lead to us developing our special operating lease plan, which means that large initial capital funding is no longer required and therefore the lease plan suddenly makes the astro turf sports pitch a viable new facility for the school. All state schools are pre-approved so please get in touch to find out more.

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Frequently Asked Artificial Grass Peterborough Questions:

  • Do you only fit artificial grass?

    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 you will get a quality fit.

    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. 

  • What is the best artificial grass?

    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.

  • What's the cost of artificial grass installation in Peterborough?

    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.

  • Will artificial grass go on top of decking?

    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.

  • Will artificial grass fade over time?

    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.

  • What's the best way to edge off artificial grass?

    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.