Turf laying in East London and Essex
New lawns laid by a local team. Old lawn out, ground levelled, topsoil and fresh turf down, most lawns in a single day.
New lawns, from bare ground to finished turf
GardenWow is a local turfing company based in South Woodford. Our turf layers and fitters handle lawn laying, garden turfing, returfing and full lawn replacement across East London and west Essex.
We do the whole job rather than drop off turf: the old lawn comes out, the ground is levelled, topsoil goes in and fresh cultivated turf is laid, edged, rolled and watered. One quoted price covers the lot.
Lawn turf laying, start to finish
Full turfing services, from ground preparation to new lawn installation with real grass turf. We install artificial grass too.
Ground preparation
Old turf, weeds, roots and debris removed. Ground rotavated, graded and raked to a level, fine finish ready for turf.
Topsoil and turf supplied
Screened topsoil spread to the depth the levels need. Cultivated turf cut to order and laid fresh, within a day of being harvested.
Laying and edging
Rolls butted tight with no gaps, edges cut to your borders, then rolled and watered in. A written watering and first-cut plan is left with you.
Included in every turf laying job
Most new lawns fail because of the ground underneath, not the turf. That is where the work goes.
- Site clearance — old turf, weeds, roots, stones and debris removed and taken away.
- Levelling — ground rotavated and graded, dips and bumps corrected.
- Topsoil — screened topsoil supplied and spread to the depth required.
- Fresh turf — cultivated lawn turf cut to order, with shade-tolerant grades available.
- Laying and edging — no gaps between rolls, edges cut to your borders, rolled and watered in.
- Aftercare plan — written watering schedule and first-cut timing on completion.
How it works
Get your price
Use the instant quote, or send photos on WhatsApp.
We confirm in writing
A fixed, itemised price, usually the same day.
We prepare and lay
Old lawn out, ground levelled, topsoil in, fresh turf laid.
Aftercare
Watering and first-cut plan left with you.
What will your new lawn cost?
A few questions on the ground and the area to be turfed. The price shows on screen and no contact details are needed first.
What's on the ground now?
Choose whichever is closest to the state of the lawn area today.
How level is the ground?
Levels drive how much topsoil we need, which is the biggest variable in the price.
How much sun does it get?
Shaded lawns need a different turf blend to survive, which changes the price slightly.
How does it drain after heavy rain?
Standing water kills new turf faster than anything else, so it's worth telling us now.
How do we get to the lawn?
Turf and topsoil come in by the tonne, so access changes how long the job takes.
How big is the new lawn?
Enter the total area to be turfed in square metres. Anything from 10m² upwards.
Not sure of the size?
Measure the longest and widest points in metres and we'll work it out. Rough is fine — we confirm on the day.
Here's what your new lawn would cost
An estimate based on what you've told us, not a fixed quote. Send it over and we'll confirm in writing, usually the same day.
What you told us
Rather talk it through? Give us a call
Recent turf laying projects
New lawns and lawn replacements by our team across East London and Essex.
What our customers say
★★★★★ Rated on GoogleWe recently had our outdoor space completely transformed — new decking built and fresh grass laid. The space has gone from unusable to genuinely livable. Arlind was professional, communicative and a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend, five stars without hesitation!
Arlind and his team did a really nice job on my garden tidy up after the winter. They worked hard and made sure I was happy with everything before they left. Will definitely be using GardenWow again. Thanks Arlind!
I was very specific about the materials and finish I wanted and they completed the work to absolute perfection at a great price. Arlind is extremely knowledgeable about plant life — intelligent, respectful and considerate at all times. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
The guys did a fantastic job. Very professional and cooperative. They completed all the lawn mowing, removal of weeds and a thorough tidy in good time. My garden was left feeling clean and spotless and ready for the summer. I would highly recommend.
From beginning to end, the team were excellent. I knew as soon as I met them that they were going to be great. Very thorough from concept to design to completion. The final result is outstanding. No issues. No complaints. Just got the job done. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Arlind and team! We are absolutely delighted with our new garden patio and greenhouse / shed combo. Your work has been fantastic and we're very happy to recommend you guys. It means a lot. A huge heartfelt thank you!
GardenWow were great, thank you so much for doing everything from tidying, cleaning patio, clearing leaves, cutting back, mowing and lots more. The garden looks great. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Wow indeed! I was given a good clear estimate with details and then Arlind and Sidrit built me a most beautiful patio! Excellent design and attention to detail. Beyond my dreams.
Turf laying questions
How much does turf laying cost?
Turfing prices depend on the state of the ground, how level it is, how much shade it gets, how it drains and how we get to it. Ground preparation, topsoil, fresh turf and taking the old lawn away are always included. The instant quote on this page gives you a price for your own garden in about a minute.
How much does it cost to replace a lawn?
Replacing an old lawn is priced the same way as a new one, because stripping out the old turf and weeds is already included. A tired, weedy or mossy lawn takes longer to clear than bare soil, and big dips in level need more topsoil, so those move the price most. Use the instant quote for a figure on your garden.
How do I get a turfing quote?
Answer a few questions in the instant quote and the price shows on screen. Or send photos and rough measurements on WhatsApp and we will confirm in writing, usually the same day. Most gardens do not need a site visit.
Are you a local turfing company?
Yes. GardenWow is based in South Woodford and lays turf across South Woodford, Woodford Green, Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Chingford, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Ilford and Romford.
How long does turf laying take?
Most lawns are prepared and laid in a single day. Very large gardens, or ones needing big changes in level, can run longer, and we tell you how long with the quote.
Do you take the old lawn away?
Yes. Stripping out the old turf, weeds and debris is included, and it all leaves with us under our waste carrier registration.
Why does ground preparation matter so much?
Most turf failures come from poor preparation, not poor turf. Turf laid onto compacted ground, an uneven surface or an old lawn roots badly and thins out within a season. That is why clearing, rotavating, levelling and topsoil are part of every job rather than extras.
Can you raise the lawn to meet new paving or decking?
Yes. Where the lawn needs to sit flush with a patio, path or deck, we bring the level up with topsoil before the turf goes down. Choose “needs raising” in the instant quote and it is priced in.
When can I walk on new turf?
Keep off it for the first few weeks while the roots knit into the soil. Light use after that, and it will take normal wear once it has fully rooted. The aftercare plan we leave with you sets out the timings.
How much watering does new turf need?
Water it daily for the first couple of weeks unless there is steady rain, soaking the turf through rather than sprinkling it. A written watering and first-cut plan is supplied on completion.
What is the best time of year to lay turf?
Autumn and spring are ideal, while the ground is warm and damp. Turf can be laid all year round; summer laying needs more watering, and we will say if a job is better left for a few weeks.
Can you turf a shaded garden?
Yes, using a shade-tolerant turf blend. No turf does well in deep shade under dense trees, and where that is the case we will say so and suggest alternatives.
Is turf the same as real grass?
Yes. Turf is real grass grown on a turf farm and cut into rolls, so you get a finished lawn the day it is laid instead of waiting months for seed to fill in. Grass laying with turf also beats seeding for weeds and patchiness, as long as the ground underneath is prepared properly.
Do you install artificial grass too?
Yes. Artificial grass installation includes clearing the site, levelling, a compacted base, anti-weed membrane and the grass fixed down to suit the product.
Will you maintain the lawn afterwards?
Yes. Regular garden maintenance visits are available across the same areas, covering mowing, edging, weeding and hedges.
Get a price for your new lawn
Price on screen in about a minute, or send photos and measurements for a written quote.
Turf laying in East London and Essex
New lawns laid by a local team. Old lawn out, ground levelled, topsoil and fresh turf down, most lawns in a single day.
New lawns, from bare ground to finished turf
GardenWow is a local turfing company based in South Woodford. Our turf layers and fitters handle lawn laying, garden turfing, returfing and full lawn replacement across East London and west Essex.
We do the whole job rather than drop off turf: the old lawn comes out, the ground is levelled, topsoil goes in and fresh cultivated turf is laid, edged, rolled and watered. One quoted price covers the lot.
Lawn turf laying, start to finish
Full turfing services, from ground preparation to new lawn installation with real grass turf. We install artificial grass too.
Ground preparation
Old turf, weeds, roots and debris removed. Ground rotavated, graded and raked to a level, fine finish ready for turf.
Topsoil and turf supplied
Screened topsoil spread to the depth the levels need. Cultivated turf cut to order and laid fresh, within a day of being harvested.
Laying and edging
Rolls butted tight with no gaps, edges cut to your borders, then rolled and watered in. A written watering and first-cut plan is left with you.
Included in every turf laying job
Most new lawns fail because of the ground underneath, not the turf. That is where the work goes.
- Site clearance — old turf, weeds, roots, stones and debris removed and taken away.
- Levelling — ground rotavated and graded, dips and bumps corrected.
- Topsoil — screened topsoil supplied and spread to the depth required.
- Fresh turf — cultivated lawn turf cut to order, with shade-tolerant grades available.
- Laying and edging — no gaps between rolls, edges cut to your borders, rolled and watered in.
- Aftercare plan — written watering schedule and first-cut timing on completion.
How it works
Get your price
Use the instant quote, or send photos on WhatsApp.
We confirm in writing
A fixed, itemised price, usually the same day.
We prepare and lay
Old lawn out, ground levelled, topsoil in, fresh turf laid.
Aftercare
Watering and first-cut plan left with you.
What will your new lawn cost?
A few questions on the ground and the area to be turfed. The price shows on screen and no contact details are needed first.
What's on the ground now?
Choose whichever is closest to the state of the lawn area today.
How level is the ground?
Levels drive how much topsoil we need, which is the biggest variable in the price.
How much sun does it get?
Shaded lawns need a different turf blend to survive, which changes the price slightly.
How does it drain after heavy rain?
Standing water kills new turf faster than anything else, so it's worth telling us now.
How do we get to the lawn?
Turf and topsoil come in by the tonne, so access changes how long the job takes.
How big is the new lawn?
Enter the total area to be turfed in square metres. Anything from 10m² upwards.
Not sure of the size?
Measure the longest and widest points in metres and we'll work it out. Rough is fine — we confirm on the day.
Here's what your new lawn would cost
An estimate based on what you've told us, not a fixed quote. Send it over and we'll confirm in writing, usually the same day.
What you told us
Rather talk it through? Give us a call
Recent turf laying projects
New lawns and lawn replacements by our team across East London and Essex.
What our customers say
★★★★★ Rated on GoogleWe recently had our outdoor space completely transformed — new decking built and fresh grass laid. The space has gone from unusable to genuinely livable. Arlind was professional, communicative and a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend, five stars without hesitation!
Arlind and his team did a really nice job on my garden tidy up after the winter. They worked hard and made sure I was happy with everything before they left. Will definitely be using GardenWow again. Thanks Arlind!
I was very specific about the materials and finish I wanted and they completed the work to absolute perfection at a great price. Arlind is extremely knowledgeable about plant life — intelligent, respectful and considerate at all times. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
The guys did a fantastic job. Very professional and cooperative. They completed all the lawn mowing, removal of weeds and a thorough tidy in good time. My garden was left feeling clean and spotless and ready for the summer. I would highly recommend.
From beginning to end, the team were excellent. I knew as soon as I met them that they were going to be great. Very thorough from concept to design to completion. The final result is outstanding. No issues. No complaints. Just got the job done. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Arlind and team! We are absolutely delighted with our new garden patio and greenhouse / shed combo. Your work has been fantastic and we're very happy to recommend you guys. It means a lot. A huge heartfelt thank you!
GardenWow were great, thank you so much for doing everything from tidying, cleaning patio, clearing leaves, cutting back, mowing and lots more. The garden looks great. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Wow indeed! I was given a good clear estimate with details and then Arlind and Sidrit built me a most beautiful patio! Excellent design and attention to detail. Beyond my dreams.
Turf laying questions
How much does turf laying cost?
Turfing prices depend on the state of the ground, how level it is, how much shade it gets, how it drains and how we get to it. Ground preparation, topsoil, fresh turf and taking the old lawn away are always included. The instant quote on this page gives you a price for your own garden in about a minute.
How much does it cost to replace a lawn?
Replacing an old lawn is priced the same way as a new one, because stripping out the old turf and weeds is already included. A tired, weedy or mossy lawn takes longer to clear than bare soil, and big dips in level need more topsoil, so those move the price most. Use the instant quote for a figure on your garden.
How do I get a turfing quote?
Answer a few questions in the instant quote and the price shows on screen. Or send photos and rough measurements on WhatsApp and we will confirm in writing, usually the same day. Most gardens do not need a site visit.
Are you a local turfing company?
Yes. GardenWow is based in South Woodford and lays turf across South Woodford, Woodford Green, Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Chingford, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Ilford and Romford.
How long does turf laying take?
Most lawns are prepared and laid in a single day. Very large gardens, or ones needing big changes in level, can run longer, and we tell you how long with the quote.
Do you take the old lawn away?
Yes. Stripping out the old turf, weeds and debris is included, and it all leaves with us under our waste carrier registration.
Why does ground preparation matter so much?
Most turf failures come from poor preparation, not poor turf. Turf laid onto compacted ground, an uneven surface or an old lawn roots badly and thins out within a season. That is why clearing, rotavating, levelling and topsoil are part of every job rather than extras.
Can you raise the lawn to meet new paving or decking?
Yes. Where the lawn needs to sit flush with a patio, path or deck, we bring the level up with topsoil before the turf goes down. Choose “needs raising” in the instant quote and it is priced in.
When can I walk on new turf?
Keep off it for the first few weeks while the roots knit into the soil. Light use after that, and it will take normal wear once it has fully rooted. The aftercare plan we leave with you sets out the timings.
How much watering does new turf need?
Water it daily for the first couple of weeks unless there is steady rain, soaking the turf through rather than sprinkling it. A written watering and first-cut plan is supplied on completion.
What is the best time of year to lay turf?
Autumn and spring are ideal, while the ground is warm and damp. Turf can be laid all year round; summer laying needs more watering, and we will say if a job is better left for a few weeks.
Can you turf a shaded garden?
Yes, using a shade-tolerant turf blend. No turf does well in deep shade under dense trees, and where that is the case we will say so and suggest alternatives.
Is turf the same as real grass?
Yes. Turf is real grass grown on a turf farm and cut into rolls, so you get a finished lawn the day it is laid instead of waiting months for seed to fill in. Grass laying with turf also beats seeding for weeds and patchiness, as long as the ground underneath is prepared properly.
Do you install artificial grass too?
Yes. Artificial grass installation includes clearing the site, levelling, a compacted base, anti-weed membrane and the grass fixed down to suit the product.
Will you maintain the lawn afterwards?
Yes. Regular garden maintenance visits are available across the same areas, covering mowing, edging, weeding and hedges.
Get a price for your new lawn
Price on screen in about a minute, or send photos and measurements for a written quote.