Plenty of Bridgend households are busy, with commutes, school runs and not much spare time at weekends. A natural lawn wants mowing, feeding and attention, and artificial grass takes that job away. You get a clean green lawn that looks good in any month. It is a practical choice for homes where time is short.
We install it from the ground up: digging out the old turf, building and levelling a compacted base, then laying and fixing the new grass. We finish by brushing it in and taking all the waste away with us.
Newer estates in Bridgend, such as Brackla tend to have compact, open-plan gardens, often with poor topsoil left by the builders. Grass on that kind of ground goes patchy quickly, and the lawn soon looks tired. Artificial turf over a proper base fixes the problem for good. A good base also stops the dips and bare patches that builders' backfill often leaves behind in the first few years of a new garden.
Older streets are different, with gardens of varied shape, mature planting and a few awkward corners. Here, the skill is cutting the turf neatly around beds, paths and curved edges. We take the time to template these shapes, so the finished lawn looks as though it belongs. Bridgend gardens with sheds, washing lines and play equipment benefit from a surface that is firm everywhere, not only in the middle.
The base must be flat and firm before any grass is laid. We remove the old lawn and roots, add a sub-base and compact it in layers, then rake it level with a slight fall for drainage. Rain from the Ogmore valley side falls often, so water has to be able to leave. In a commuter town like Bridgend, where gardens are often used in short bursts, a lawn that is dry and ready makes a real difference.
A weed membrane is rolled over the base and the turf is laid on top, joined carefully and fixed around every edge. Brushing the pile upright is the final step. We check the lawn from the house windows as well as close up, because that is how you will see it every day. Nothing is hurried, and each stage is checked before the next begins.
Before we start, it helps to decide where the lawn meets patios, paths and borders, and whether you want an edging. Pile height and colour are the other choices, and we can bring samples to show you. We also work in Pencoed, Porthcawl, Coity and Ogmore-by-Sea, so the wider Bridgend area is covered. We can bring samples so you can compare colours and pile heights.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Bridgend.
Artificial GrassEarly groundwork for artificial grass in a terraced Bridgend back garden, with the old lawn being cut back along its edge.
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Artificial GrassCompacted, levelled stone sub-base laid in a small enclosed Pontyclun courtyard, ready for artificial grass to be fitted on top.
See the project →Artificial GrassA small front garden of a semi-detached house in Swansea, finished with artificial grass behind black railings and a trimmed hedge.
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Artificial grass suits small, shady or well-used gardens that are tiresome to mow, provided it is laid on a properly prepared, well-drained base.
Read the guide →How long artificial grass lasts depends on the product, the base beneath it, how heavily it is used and how well it is looked after.
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Read the guide →It is a very good fit. Small, open gardens suffer from poor topsoil and heavy wear, and artificial turf over a firm base solves both. We keep the layout simple and the edges neat against fences and paving.
Yes, many owners choose it for that reason. Solid waste should be picked up, and the surface rinsed when needed to keep it fresh. A well-drained base also stops the area staying wet or smelly. Picking up and rinsing is the whole routine.
A properly prepared base and a brushed, upright pile give a natural look. We also cut joins carefully so you cannot see them. Choosing a slightly varied colour of turf helps it blend with real planting. We can show you samples on site.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.