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TURFING COSTS
How Much Does Turf Laying Cost in the UK?
Turf laying costs in the UK are split between labour and materials. ELawnCare charges £9 per m² for laying labour across Cambridge and the surrounding area. Turf supply is separate and typically costs £3 to £6 per m² depending on the grade. A 50m² back garden would cost roughly £450 in labour plus £150 to £300 for turf, totalling £600 to £750 installed.
Site preparation, including removing old lawn, levelling, and adding topsoil, is quoted separately based on the condition of the existing ground. Coverage spans CB1 to CB25 with no callout charge within 8 miles. The business carries £2 million public liability insurance.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Turf laying cost breakdown
Labour: £9 per m². This covers laying, butting the edges, rolling, and initial watering. Turf supply: £3 to £6 per m² for amenity grade, more for premium or shade-tolerant varieties. Site preparation: variable, quoted after assessment. Topsoil: roughly £30 to £50 per tonne delivered, and most gardens need 25mm to 50mm depth of topsoil spread before laying.
A typical total installed cost for a 50m² lawn is £600 to £750. For a 100m² lawn, expect £1,200 to £1,500 all in.
Saving money on turfing
The biggest saving comes from doing your own site preparation. Removing old grass, rotavating, levelling, and raking costs time but not money. If the ground is already prepared, ELawnCare can lay the turf at the £9 per m² labour rate without any additional site prep charges.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
ELawnCare charges £9 per m² for turf laying labour in Cambridge. Turf supply is separate at roughly £3 to £6 per m². A 50m² lawn costs £600 to £750 fully installed. Site preparation is quoted separately if needed. Coverage spans CB1 to CB25.
Yes. Many customers source their own turf from a local supplier or garden centre. ELawnCare is happy to lay customer-supplied turf at the £9 per m² labour rate. The turf should arrive on the day of laying to avoid drying out.
A 50m² lawn takes roughly half a day to lay on prepared ground. A 100m² lawn takes a full day. If site preparation is needed, add another half to full day depending on the condition. ELawnCare quotes the total time in advance.
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