TurfLaying&NewLawnsinBournemouth&Poole
A lawn laid on ground that has been cleared, levelled and prepared properly first, not turf rolled straight over whatever was already there.
- Ground prepared before turf goes down
- Fixed, itemised quotes
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- 2 yearsWarranty on work
- Owner-ledOne team throughout
- In-houseBy our own team
- CSCS · SSSTS · NVQ 2Qualified team
What New Turf Actually Involves
New turf is a full lawn skin, grown on a nursery and delivered in rolls, laid over ground that has been cleared, cultivated and properly levelled first. It suits a lawn that has gone patchy, thin or uneven, or a new-build garden with nothing but bare soil to start from. Most lawns that fail were never prepared properly underneath, which is exactly why the groundwork gets the same attention here as a driveway or a patio.
What Working With Us On A New Lawn Looks Like
Three steps, no surprises in between.
01We Assess The Ground
A site visit tells us what is under the surface and what the soil needs before anything is quoted.
02We Prepare And Lay
Clearance, levels and cultivation happen first, then the turf goes down tight and level.
- 03
We Come Back
A walk-round when the job is done, plus a check-in once the new lawn has settled.
15+
Years in groundworks and landscaping
35 miles
Covered from Bournemouth and Poole
Fixed price
Itemised and agreed before turf is ordered
Levels
Set before a roll of turf goes down
New Turf, Artificial Grass Or Grass Seed
Turf is not the only route to a new lawn. Here is how it compares to the alternatives, honestly.
| New Turf | Artificial Grass | Grass Seed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready to use | Within two to three weeks | Immediately | Eight to twelve weeks to establish |
| Underfoot | Real grass, cool in summer | Consistent, but can feel synthetic in heat | Real grass once it is established |
| Upkeep | Mowing, watering and feeding | Occasional brushing and rinsing | Mowing, watering and feeding once established |
| Best suited to | A lawn you want to use soon | Heavy use, shaded or low-maintenance gardens | A lower-cost start where you can wait |
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What Is Included When We Turf A Garden
The groundwork that happens before a single roll of turf arrives.
Ground Clearance And Cultivation
The old lawn or bare ground is cleared and the soil broken up and cultivated before anything is levelled.
Levels Set Properly
The ground is graded and firmed so the finished lawn sits level and does not pond after rain.
Quality Turf, Laid Tight
Rolls are laid edge to edge with tight, staggered joins, not gaps you can see from the window.
Aftercare Guidance
We tell you exactly how much to water and how often in the first few weeks, which is what actually determines whether new turf takes.
Pricing
What New Turf Costs
Priced after we have seen the ground
The turf itself is the cheap part. The price is in what has to happen underneath. Clearing what is there, levelling it, sorting drainage if the lawn sits wet, and getting the ground ready for the roots to take. We look at the garden, then quote the whole thing in writing.
- What moves it: area, what comes out first, levels and the drainage needed
- Ground preparation is priced in, because it is the job
- Written and itemised before any turf is ordered
How A New Lawn Actually Gets Laid
From the first visit to a lawn you can walk on.
Site Visit And Ground Assessment
We look at the ground itself, not just the area you want turfed. That tells us whether the soil needs levelling, cultivating or firming before turf goes down.
Fixed, Itemised Quote
You get a price built from what the ground actually needs, with nothing added once we start.
Prepare, Lay And Aftercare
The ground is cleared, levelled and firmed before a single roll of turf goes down. We finish with a walk-round and advice on watering while the new lawn takes.
Turf We Have Laid Across Bournemouth And Poole
A spread of recent lawns, from small back gardens to full garden rebuilds.
What A Recent Turfing Customer Says
A genuine review from a customer whose garden was turfed by the team.
Sarah G
The guys did a great job of laying new turf and porcelain tiles! Recommended a boarder for tiles which look fantastic! Very happy 😊 can now enjoy the garden for summer!
Recent Lawns And Garden Work
A closer look at the kind of jobs we take on.
The Questions Most People Ask Before We Start
Answered plainly, before you have to ask.
Will the old lawn make a mess coming out?
Stripping an old lawn is dusty for a day or two. We clear the arisings as we go and leave the site tidy each evening.
Will new turf actually take, or will it go patchy?
That comes down to ground preparation and watering in the first few weeks, both of which we get right and explain clearly before we leave.
What if it does not settle properly?
Everything we lay is covered for two years. If it lifts, thins or fails to establish because of our preparation, we come back and put it right.
Common Lawn Problems, Explained Honestly
What you are probably seeing, and what actually causes it.
Patchy, thinning grass that will not thicken up
What it actually isUsually compacted soil or poor drainage underneath, not a lack of feed
What it needsThe ground is cultivated and levelled properly before new turf goes down, so the roots have something to grow into
A lawn that stays waterlogged after rain
What it actually isOften a drainage problem under the ground rather than the grass itself
What it needsWe check drainage before laying and improve it where needed, rather than turfing over the same problem
A new lawn that looks patchy within weeks of being laid
What it actually isAlmost always inconsistent watering in the first two to three weeks, when the roots are not yet established
What it needsWe leave clear watering guidance, and come back if it has not taken
Getting A New Lawn Right, Underneath As Well As On Top
Four Groundworks & Landscaping is run by Jacc, who has spent more than 15 years in groundworks and landscaping across Dorset and Hampshire. New turf goes down on the same principle as everything else the business does: get the ground right first.
Turf laying works across most of the year. What actually decides whether a new lawn takes is the ground underneath it, and that varies from garden to garden, which is why we prepare it properly rather than assuming what worked next door will work for you.
New lawn turf costs more upfront than grass seed, but it gives you a lawn you can use within weeks instead of months. What it actually costs depends on the size of the area and how much ground preparation it needs, which is why every quote follows a site visit rather than a phone call.
Turfing Questions, Answered Plainly
What people actually ask before booking a new lawn.
What does lawn turfing cost?
It depends on the size of the area and how much ground preparation it needs, so every job is priced after a site visit rather than guessed over the phone. Ask us for a fixed, itemised quote and we will tell you exactly what is included.
How quickly can I walk on new turf?
Give it two to three weeks before general use, and longer before anything heavier like a trampoline. Watering properly in that time matters more than waiting a fixed number of days.
What is the best time of year to lay turf?
Turf can go down for most of the year. What matters more is whether the ground is prepared properly and whether it can be watered consistently while it establishes.
Do you prepare the ground, or just lay the turf?
We prepare it. Clearance, cultivation, levels and firming all happen before a single roll goes down, because that is what decides whether the lawn stays level.
What should I look for in turf installers?
Ask what happens to the ground before the turf arrives. Laying turf over uneven or compacted soil is the most common reason a new lawn fails, and it is the part that does not show in photos.
Are you on Checkatrade and Google?
Yes. We are an approved Checkatrade member and hold Google Guaranteed status. Behind that are over 15 years in groundworks and landscaping and the trade cards to go with it: CSCS, Street Works, SSSTS and NVQ Level 2.
Not Quite What You Are After?
Other landscaping work we cover for gardens across Dorset and Hampshire.
01Artificial Grass
A synthetic lawn for gardens that get heavy use or need to stay low-maintenance.
Learn more- 02
Full Garden Transformations
A complete rebuild of the garden, groundwork and all, when a new lawn is only part of the job.
Learn more 
03Fencing & Gates
Boundaries and access sorted alongside the lawn, so the whole garden gets finished together.
Learn more
Get a free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Four Groundworks & Landscaping on 07886 075828
New lawns we have laid recently
Turf only settles flat if the ground under it was graded first and the joints were butted tight. These go up on our Instagram the week each lawn is laid.
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