Turf Laying
Old lawn stripped, ground levelled and graded, fresh turf laid tight and rolled in.
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Turf supplied at cost · 25m² minimum
REAL GRASS SPECIALISTS
Real Lawns and Artificial Grass in Cambridge
If you are searching for artificial grass installation in Cambridge, it is worth knowing upfront that ELawnCare works with real grass exclusively. No artificial turf supply or fitting is offered. What is offered is a genuine alternative worth considering first: turf laying from £9 per m² labour with turf supplied at cost, and lawn renewal from £200 per 100m² for reviving a tired existing lawn.
Many gardens considering artificial grass are actually dealing with a lawn that has been neglected rather than one that cannot support real grass at all, and renewal often solves the problem for less than a full artificial installation would cost.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
HAND-TOOL
Lawn Renewal Package
Three-step hand restoration: scarification with a rake, hollow-tine aeration, and premium overseed. Add topdressing if you supply topsoil.
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Best in March–April or September–October · ≤50m² min £150 · >300m² in-person quote
POPULAR
Lawn Mowing
Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
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£0per 100m²
+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
Why check real grass options first
A patchy, tired lawn is frequently fixable through scarifying, aeration and overseeding rather than replacing, at £200 per 100m² against the £30 to £60 per m² typical cost of installed artificial grass. For genuinely bare or badly damaged ground, fresh turf from £9 per m² labour gives an instant, real result.
Real grass also keeps working as a living surface: it drains rainwater into the soil, stays cooler underfoot in summer, and supports insects and soil life that a synthetic surface cannot.
When artificial grass genuinely makes more sense
Deep permanent shade under a dense canopy, or extremely heavy year-round use like a dedicated dog run, are situations where real grass genuinely struggles regardless of care. In those specific cases, a specialist artificial grass installer is the right call, and ELawnCare is happy to say so rather than push a real-grass solution that would not hold up.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
No, ELawnCare works with real grass only. Turfing is available from £9 per m² labour with turf at cost, and lawn renewal from £200 per 100m² for reviving an existing lawn rather than replacing it.
If the lawn is thin or patchy but has some living grass and reasonable light, renewal at £200 per 100m² usually gives a good result for less than artificial grass installation would cost. Genuinely bare, badly damaged, or heavily shaded ground is a different situation.
Turfing labour is £9 per m² with turf supplied at cost, typically totalling £12 to £15 per m² installed. Artificial grass typically costs £30 to £60 per m² installed. Real turf costs less upfront but needs ongoing mowing and care.
Deep shade under a dense tree canopy or very heavy year-round dog use are the main cases where real grass struggles regardless of care. In those situations a specialist artificial grass installer is a better fit than a real-grass service.
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