121 milesAlpyne Grass
Exmouth
“Following the family addition of a puppy who enjoys digging and a wet winter, our lawn was a mess! Alan and his team did a wonderful job of laying art”
Artificial grass installers in Axminster number 16 on this directory, ranked using 371 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. Most cover Axminster from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 21 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 15 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Axminster is unusually tight: 7 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. 12 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 16 artificial grass installers covering Axminster, holding 371 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. Alpyne Grass ranks first on 5.0★ from 7 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 Axminster, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
121 milesExmouth
“Following the family addition of a puppy who enjoys digging and a wet winter, our lawn was a mess! Alan and his team did a wonderful job of laying art”
217 milesTaunton
“Alfie and his team did a fantastic job in transforming our garden. This included a new patio, the addition of a new pergola and a bespoke garden build”
320 milesExmouth
“I am absolutely delighted with the landscaping work carried out by Andy and the team. They removed a diseased hedge, old stone wall and bank, replacin”
16 installers
5.0★7 reviews· Exmouth· 21 miles
5.0★45 reviews· Taunton· 17 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Exmouth· 20 miles
4.9★57 reviews· Taunton· 23 miles
5.0★20 reviews· Taunton· 18 miles
4.5★8 reviews· Chard· 6.2 miles
4.9★36 reviews· Taunton· 17 miles
5.0★34 reviews· Exeter· 21 miles
4.7★24 reviews· Martock· 17 miles
5.0★5 reviews· Exeter· 22 miles
5.0★18 reviews· Exeter· 21 miles
5.0★47 reviews· Sherborne· 22 miles
4.6★9 reviews· Yeovil· 20 miles
4.4★24 reviews· Exeter· 21 miles
Unrated· Wellington· 18 miles
4.1★35 reviews· Exeter· 23 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Axminster. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Following the family addition of a puppy who enjoys digging and a wet winter, our lawn was a mess! Alan and his team did a wonderful job of laying artificial grass and there was great communication throughout all stages of the project. We had reservations abou…”
“Alfie and his team did a fantastic job in transforming our garden. This included a new patio, the addition of a new pergola and a bespoke garden building - uniquely providing a ‘garden room’ and separate shed/storage space. Alfie was in contact (and on site) w…”
“I am absolutely delighted with the landscaping work carried out by Andy and the team. They removed a diseased hedge, old stone wall and bank, replacing them with a superb sleeper retaining wall incorporating a raised bed, fence and driveway gates. The transfor…”
“Reg & Val. Bristol 21/05/2026 We had been talking about Artificial Grass for a long time. We got some quotes and Diamond was one of them, not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Chris was very informative and his team were very good . The job was done i…”
“Dan and his team were professional and efficient. They are among the best tradesmen I have used - communication was excellent from start to finish, they were always on time and completed everything with attention to detail and to an excellent standard. They we…”
“Phil transformed my grandparents back garden . He was recommended by a neighbour and lived up to expectations. New artificial grass and stone patio.”
Artificial grass in Axminster 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 Axminster 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.
Alpyne Grass currently ranks first for Axminster on this directory, with 5.0★ from 7 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★. Alfies Landscapes LTD and Exmouth Garden Services follow closely — compare all 16 before deciding.
16 installers cover Axminster on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 21 miles. 0 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 Axminster 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 Devon council if you are unsure.
Most Axminster installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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16 installers covering Axminster, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.