110 miles5.0· 39 reviews
“Can't rate MC Landscapes (Peter) highly enough. From brilliant advice on drainage and planning our garden , to fantastic workmanship and reliability. ”
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Artificial grass installers in Carrickfergus
Artificial grass installers in Carrickfergus number 11 on this directory, ranked using 197 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.6 out of 5. Most cover Carrickfergus from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 9 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 9 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Carrickfergus 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. 5 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 5 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.
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How many artificial grass installers are there in Carrickfergus, and what do they cost?
There are 11 artificial grass installers covering Carrickfergus, holding 197 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.6 out of 5. MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass ranks first on 5.0★ from 39 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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Top 3 artificial grass installers in Carrickfergus
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Carrickfergus, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
110 miles
21.4 miles
A Better Garden
Carrickfergus
5.0· 35 reviews
“We’re absolutely delighted with the work done on our garden. From start to finish, the service was excellent. The quality of the work was outstanding,”
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37.3 miles
Greenfingers NI
Ballyclare
5.0· 11 reviews
“When you hear Green fingers, they are green for real. They brought back life to my backspace and garden. Excellent customer service, reasonable prici”
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1 MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass
5.0★39 reviews· Belfast· 10 miles
2 A Better Garden
5.0★35 reviews· Carrickfergus· 1.4 miles
3 Greenfingers NI
5.0★11 reviews· Ballyclare· 7.3 miles
4 Sheridan Grass Solutions
5.0★1 reviews· Newtownabbey· 6.2 miles
5 Grand Gardens Artificial grass specialists
5.0★3 reviews· Newtownards· 9.7 miles
6 Bladez Gardening And Landscaping Services
4.8★27 reviews· Belfast· 9.3 miles
7 Parkview Carpets
4.1★30 reviews· Belfast· 8.7 miles
8 Artificial Grass Company
4.2★41 reviews· Newtownards· 9.9 miles
9 Landscape Gardeners Belfast
5.0★2 reviews· Belfast· 12 miles
10 Eden Gardens
4.7★6 reviews· Belfast· 9.0 miles
11 C&S Joinery & Building Ltd
3.0★2 reviews· Belfast· 13 miles
What customers say about Carrickfergus installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Carrickfergus. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Can't rate MC Landscapes (Peter) highly enough. From brilliant advice on drainage and planning our garden , to fantastic workmanship and reliability. In short.... Old artificial grass removed , paving removed and replaced with a build up of aggregates (to achi…”
“We’re absolutely delighted with the work done on our garden. From start to finish, the service was excellent. The quality of the work was outstanding, and everything was completed with real care and attention to detail. Finn was incredibly accommodating, happ…”
“When you hear Green fingers, they are green for real. They brought back life to my backspace and garden. Excellent customer service, reasonable pricing and timely delivery. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. This is the best people to contact for your…”
“Excellent reliable service. Very pleasant to deal with. Any gardening work carried out done quickly and thoroughly. Highly recommended.”
“Michael and Roy saved my garden AND my sanity. I reached out in October after we'd been let down by another landscaper who'd dug a hole and left us for 7 weeks in some of the wettest weather on record. Our back-garden was like a swimming pool! Our son has addi…”
“We have just had a new patio installed by the team at Bladez and we are very happy with the end result. Blayne stayed in contact from the initial quote and explained well everything that would be done. We couldnt get much use out of our garden before and now…”
How much artificial grass costs in Carrickfergus
Artificial grass in Carrickfergus 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.
What moves the price
Removing the old lawn
£8–£15 per m²Excavating turf and topsoil to 75–100mm, plus skip hire or grab-away.
Access
£150–£600Rear gardens reached only through the house or a narrow side gate need barrowing by hand.
Sub-base
£12–£22 per m²MOT type 1 and granite dust, compacted in layers. Skipping this is the usual cause of sinking.
Edging
£12–£28 per linear mTreated timber is cheapest; aluminium or composite edging lasts longer and stays straighter.
Awkward shapes
+10–20% wasteCurves, islands and trees all increase offcuts, because turf comes in fixed 2m or 4m roll widths.
What Carrickfergus installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping10
- Paving & groundworks5
- Putting greens3
- Play areas2
- Fencing2
Artificial grass in Carrickfergus: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Carrickfergus?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Carrickfergus 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.
Who is the best-rated artificial grass installer in Carrickfergus?
MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass currently ranks first for Carrickfergus on this directory, with 5.0★ from 39 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★. A Better Garden and Greenfingers NI follow closely — compare all 11 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Carrickfergus?
11 installers cover Carrickfergus on this directory. 1 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 9 miles. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 5 take on commercial as well as domestic work.
How long does artificial grass take to install?
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.
Do I need planning permission for artificial grass in Carrickfergus?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Carrickfergus 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 Mid and East Antrim council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Carrickfergus
Most Carrickfergus installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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11 installers covering Carrickfergus, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.