1Registered11 miles“These guys have done a fantastic job of our artificial lawn. We did consider doing it ourselves as it’s a small area but so glad we went with them. Th”
Artificial grass installers in Ashbourne number 10 on this directory, ranked using 196 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.5 out of 5. Most cover Ashbourne from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 13 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 10 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Ashbourne is unusually tight: 3 installers hold 4.9★ or better across at least ten reviews each, so a single poor review moves a company several places down this list. 7 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 7 also offer paving & groundworks, which matters if your lawn needs a new sub-base, drainage or edging rather than turf laid over what is already there.
There are 10 artificial grass installers covering Ashbourne, holding 196 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.5 out of 5. Artificial Grass Derbyshire by MPG ranks first on 4.9★ from 16 reviews. Expect £40–£58 per m² supplied and fitted for a mid-range 30–35mm pile, or roughly £1,650–£2,350 for a 40m² garden.
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The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Ashbourne, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered11 miles“These guys have done a fantastic job of our artificial lawn. We did consider doing it ourselves as it’s a small area but so glad we went with them. Th”
211 miles“CDM Landscapes Review: Dave and Maddie of CDM Landscapes, have carried out many projects at our property now, including artificial grass laid to both ”
3Registered13 miles10 installers
4.9★16 reviews· Derby· 11 miles
4.5★16 reviews· Belper· 11 miles
5.0★1 reviews· Derby· 13 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Derby· 13 miles
5.0★17 reviews· Derby· 12 miles
5.0★20 reviews· Stoke-on-Trent· 15 miles
4.5★16 reviews· Belper· 11 miles
4.0★3 reviews· Derby· 14 miles
4.3★94 reviews· Derby· 13 miles
4.5★11 reviews· Leek· 14 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Ashbourne. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“These guys have done a fantastic job of our artificial lawn. We did consider doing it ourselves as it’s a small area but so glad we went with them. They were very reasonably priced and the finish is to the highest of standards. They even looked at the overall…”
“CDM Landscapes Review: Dave and Maddie of CDM Landscapes, have carried out many projects at our property now, including artificial grass laid to both front and side lawns, a complete renewal/upgrade of our patio and paved area to the rear and side of our prope…”
“After being impressed with how well the knitted canine grass performed previously, we finally had our rear lawn replaced and had some installed for Sam our German Shepherd. It drains really quickly and there are no issues with any smells so far. The installat…”
“From the moment Chris and Ross came to discuss our garden landscape project we felt at ease with them both. There was no hard sales talk or feelings that they would over promise and under deliver. On that first visit to our house they must have spent an hour a…”
“Firstly I would like to show you my appreciation and thank, Paul,Danny, Jake and Ty. I would 💯 % recommend this company. It's a family run business run on a very polite,friendly, and reliable company. They all work extremely hard and arrive on time and…”
“CDM Landscapes Review: Dave and Maddie of CDM Landscapes, have carried out many projects at our property now, including artificial grass laid to both front and side lawns, a complete renewal/upgrade of our patio and paved area to the rear and side of our prope…”
Artificial grass in Ashbourne typically costs £40–£58 per m² supplied and fitted for a mid-range pile. These are national market ranges — we hold review and company data, not quoted prices, so treat them as a sanity check on the quotes you receive.
| Specification | Per m² fitted | 40m² garden | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget pile (20–25mm) | £28–£40 | £1,150–£1,650 | Thinner, lighter pile. Fine for shade, low traffic and rental properties. |
| Mid-range pile (30–35mm) | £40–£58 | £1,650–£2,350 | The most commonly installed spec in UK gardens. Good balance of look and wear. |
| Premium pile (37–45mm) | £55–£80 | £2,250–£3,200 | Denser yarn, better recovery underfoot, more realistic multi-tone colour. |
| Pet or sports spec | £50–£75 | £2,050–£3,000 | Free-draining backing, shorter pile, often laid over a permeable sub-base. |
National market ranges for supply and installation, reviewed August 2026. We hold review and company data rather than quoted prices, so these are indicative bands — not a quote for your garden. Always get three written quotes.
Excavating turf and topsoil to 75–100mm, plus skip hire or grab-away.
Rear gardens reached only through the house or a narrow side gate need barrowing by hand.
MOT type 1 and granite dust, compacted in layers. Skipping this is the usual cause of sinking.
Treated timber is cheapest; aluminium or composite edging lasts longer and stays straighter.
Curves, islands and trees all increase offcuts, because turf comes in fixed 2m or 4m roll widths.
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Ashbourne typically runs £40–£58 per m² for a mid-range 30–35mm pile, so a standard 40m² back garden lands around £1,650–£2,350. Budget specs start near £28 per m² and premium piles reach £80. Removing an existing lawn adds £8–£15 per m², and a new MOT type 1 sub-base adds £12–£22 per m². These are national market ranges — always get three written quotes for your own garden.
Artificial Grass Derbyshire by MPG currently ranks first for Ashbourne on this directory, with 4.9★ from 16 verified reviews. Ranking uses a rating adjusted for review volume, so a company with three five-star reviews does not outrank one with two hundred at 4.8★. CDM Artificial Grass Derby and Abacus Playgrounds Ltd follow closely — compare all 10 before deciding.
10 installers cover Ashbourne on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 13 miles. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 7 take on commercial as well as domestic work.
A typical 40m² domestic garden takes one to two days: half a day to strip the old lawn, the rest of day one to lay and compact the sub-base, then day two to lay, join, trim and infill the turf. Larger gardens, poor access or wet ground push this to three or four days. Ask whether the quote covers waste removal, as that is the most common extra.
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Ashbourne in almost all cases, because it is not classed as a building operation. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation-area front gardens where you are also changing hard surfacing, and properties with a planning condition on landscaping. Check with Derbyshire council if you are unsure.
Most Ashbourne installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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10 installers covering Ashbourne, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.