Artificial grass installation in Bromsgrove, covering older town-centre gardens and the larger post-war estates, with the base work done properly so the lawn stays flat and drains well.
Bromsgrove has a real mix of housing, and that shapes how we approach a new artificial lawn. Older streets near the centre tend to have tight, awkward back gardens, while the bigger post-war estates often have wide rectangular lawns that are easy to measure and lay.
Whichever you have, the same thing decides how the finished lawn looks in two or three years: what lies under it. We talk through the existing turf, levels and use before suggesting anything, and we are happy to give a free quotation without any pressure to commit.
Old turf and topsoil come off first, because anything organic left underneath will rot and sink. A compacted stone sub-base goes down in layers, then a thin sharp sand or fine stone layer to blind the surface. A weed membrane sits between the soil and the stone to stop growth pushing up. Edging matters more than people expect. On a post-war estate lawn that meets a path or a border, a firm timber or concrete-backed edge stops the grass lifting at the perimeter. It is dull work, but it is the reason a lawn still looks flat after a few winters.
A lot of Bromsgrove gardens belong to families with a dog and a trampoline, and an artificial lawn can cope with both. Pet-friendly installs use a free-draining base so urine runs through rather than pooling, and a rinse with a hose now and then keeps smells down. For small children, a denser pile with a softer feel is usually more comfortable for sitting and crawling. Football and heavy use wear the pile in the same spots, so think about where goals or swings will stand and mention it when we look at the plot.
Drainage is a function of the base, not the grass itself. The backing has perforations, and the stone below carries water away, provided the ground underneath is not already waterlogged. On heavier clay soils we look carefully at falls and soakaway options. After installation, upkeep is light: a stiff broom or brush against the lean of the pile now and then, leaves lifted off before they rot, and the occasional rinse. Moss can still take hold in shady corners, so a little attention there saves bigger problems later.
We work in Bromsgrove and the surrounding area, a market town on the northern edge of Worcestershire. The town sits close to Redditch, Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster, and we cover all of them, so a visit to measure and advise is rarely a long trip. Older properties in the centre often need hand-barrowing of spoil through a side passage, while estate houses usually allow easier access. Both are fine, but access affects how the job is planned, so tell us about gates and side entrances when you get in touch. We can then explain what the work involves before you decide.
We also take on artificial grass installers work in nearby Redditch, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster.
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Yes, in nearly every case. Turf and the top layer of soil are taken off so the stone base sits on firm ground. Laying grass over an old lawn leads to uneven settling, weeds and a spongy feel underfoot.
It should not if the base is built properly. Water passes through the backing and drains into the stone beneath. Problems usually come from compacted or waterlogged subsoil, which we check at the quotation visit.
Yes, gentle slopes are normal. The base is compacted to follow the fall, and edges are fixed more securely. Steeper ground needs more thought, so we would look at it in person and explain the options.
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