8am–6pmInfo@solihullgardening.co.uk07852 578168 HomeAboutServices Lawn MowingHedge CuttingGarden & Grounds MaintenancePlantingPatiosFencingTurfingLandscapingJet Washing Areas SolihullShirleyEarlswoodDorridgeHockley HeathMonkspathHillfieldOltonRedditch Our WorkReviewsContactGet a Free Quote Home / Services / Turfing # Turfingin Solihullfor a Level Lawn Ground cleared, levelled and prepared before a single roll goes down, so your new lawn lies flat, knits in fast and stays green. Get My Free Quote07852 578168 Rated 4.7 on Google · 20 years' combined experience Rated 4.7 on Google By local customers 20 years' combined experience Led by the founders £2m public liability Team and contractors covered Award-winning🏆ThreeBestRated 2022–25🥇Quality Business Awards 2024 The service ## A new lawn starts with the ground beneath it Turf gives you an instant lawn, but only if the ground underneath is right. Lumps, hollows, stones and compacted soil all show through the new grass and stop roots taking hold. We clear the old lawn and weeds, cultivate and level the soil, and lay the turf tightly with staggered joints. It's for homeowners with patchy or worn-out lawns, new builds with poor ground, people finishing a landscaping project, and landlords refreshing a garden. Once it's established, your new lawn can go straight onto a regular mowing round with us. Why it matters ## Why poor turfing fails Turf laid straight onto unprepared ground often looks good for a week, then shows every problem underneath. ### Bumpy, uneven lawn Hollows and humps make mowing hard and the lawn look scruffy. ### Turf doesn't root Compacted soil stops roots growing down, so the turf dries out and shrinks. ### Gaps and brown seams Poorly butted joints open up, leaving visible lines across the lawn. ### Waterlogging Heavy, unprepared clay holds water, leading to moss and soft patches. ### Common mistakes we see - Laying turf over old grass and weeds. - Not levelling or firming the soil first. - Leaving rolls stacked for days before laying. - Not watering enough in the first weeks. Our process ## How the job runs, step by step - 1 ### Get in touch Tell us roughly how big the area is and what's there now. - 2 ### Site visit and free quote We assess soil, drainage and levels, then quote. - 3 ### Clear and prepare Old lawn and weeds removed, soil cultivated, levelled and firmed. - 4 ### Lay the turf Fresh turf laid tight with staggered joints and edges cut neatly. - 5 ### Aftercare advice We tidy up and explain watering and when to first mow. What you get ## The difference it makes ### Instant green lawn Usable far sooner than seeding. ### Flat, even finish Proper levelling means easier mowing and a better look. ### Roots take hold Prepared soil lets the turf knit in quickly. ### Clean edges Neat edges against borders and patios. ### Mowing available after Move straight onto a fortnightly or monthly round. ### Insured team £2m public liability, employees and contractors covered. In detail ## Turfing explained: preparation, laying and aftercare Most of the work in a good lawn happens before the turf arrives. ### Clearing the old lawn Old grass, weeds and debris are removed so they can't grow through or rot under the new turf. ### Cultivating and levelling The soil is loosened, stones removed and the surface raked and firmed to an even level. ### Heavy clay soils Many Solihull gardens sit on heavy soil. Improving the top layer helps drainage and root growth. ### Laying technique Rolls are laid in a brick pattern, butted tightly together and firmed down for full contact with the soil. ### Watering and first cut New turf needs regular watering for the first few weeks. The first cut is high, once roots have taken hold. ### Turf vs artificial grass If an area gets heavy wear or very little light, artificial grass may suit it better. We offer both through our landscaping service. ### Related services - Lawn Mowing → - Landscaping → - Patios → - All services → ### Areas we cover SolihullShirleyEarlswoodDorridgeHockley HeathMonkspathHillfieldOltonRedditch FAQs ## Your questions, answered ### How much does turfing cost? ### How long before I can walk on new turf? ### When can I mow new turf? ### Do you remove the old lawn? ### Can you turf a waterlogged garden? ### Do you also lay artificial grass? ### Can you mow the lawn afterwards? ### Which areas do you cover? ## Get a lawn you're proud of Tell us the size of the area. We'll visit and send a clear, free quote. 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