Artificial grass installers in Chelmsford number 19 on this directory, ranked using 746 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. Most cover Chelmsford from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 11 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 3 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 19 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Chelmsford is unusually tight: 11 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. 14 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 17 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 19 artificial grass installers covering Chelmsford, holding 746 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire ranks first on 5.0★ from 124 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 Chelmsford, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered8.3 milesBrentwood
“From the initial consultation through to completion, we received outstanding service from Easigrass. Everything was arranged quickly, efficiently, and”
25.2 milesChelmsford
“We are absolutely thrilled with our new patio! From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and incredibly hardworking. Their attention ”
310 miles“They done a great job with no problems.From start to finish and left us with a great looking lawn, as you can see in the picture.No one better to do t”
19 installers
5.0★124 reviews· Brentwood· 8.3 miles
5.0★49 reviews· Chelmsford· 5.2 miles
5.0★18 reviews· Dunmow· 10 miles
5.0★106 reviews· Benfleet· 12 miles
5.0★24 reviews· Basildon· 11 miles
4.8★8 reviews· Witham· 9.0 miles
4.8★175 reviews· Rayleigh· 11 miles
5.0★45 reviews· Upminster· 14 miles
5.0★16 reviews· Witham· 7.9 miles
4.9★37 reviews· Benfleet· 12 miles
4.9★29 reviews· Epping· 12 miles
4.9★19 reviews· Basildon· 11 miles
5.0★8 reviews· Bishop's Stortford· 11 miles
5.0★24 reviews· Romford· 14 miles
4.7★34 reviews· Hornchurch· 15 miles
4.2★10 reviews· Chelmsford· 4.4 miles
5.0★7 reviews· Bishop's Stortford· 13 miles
4.6★10 reviews· Epping· 15 miles
3.7★3 reviews· Rayleigh· 13 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Chelmsford. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“From the initial consultation through to completion, we received outstanding service from Easigrass. Everything was arranged quickly, efficiently, and exactly as explained, making the whole process completely stress-free. The installation team were fantastic…”
“We are absolutely thrilled with our new patio! From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and incredibly hardworking. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship really exceeded our expectations, and the finished result has completely transform…”
“They done a great job with no problems.From start to finish and left us with a great looking lawn, as you can see in the picture.No one better to do the job like Premier Artificial Lawns thank you.”
“The team have done a fantastic job on my garden. I had a full landscape done of my back garden area, removal of numerous tonnes of rockery, stones, weeds 3 ponds filled in, garden levelled the list was endless. The guys worked tirelessly everyday and were a p…”
“David and his team did a fantastic job on our patio. We asked them to straighten our fence and gate, and re-lay and extend our patio. They managed to match the new slabs and clean the originals, so everything looks like new. Despite the poor weather, they did…”
“Hoddesdon Lawn Tennis Club have used ETC for court maintenance for over 10 years. In 2016 ETC Ltd replaced 3 of our 6 all weather artificial grass courts with new Playrite Grandplay tufted surfaces over a 4 week contract with outstanding results. In 2018 ETC L…”
Artificial grass in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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.
Easigrass Essex & Hertfordshire currently ranks first for Chelmsford on this directory, with 5.0★ from 124 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★. Trendy Landscapes Ltd and Premier Artificial Lawns Ltd follow closely — compare all 19 before deciding.
19 installers cover Chelmsford on this directory. 2 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 11 miles. 3 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 14 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 Chelmsford 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 Essex council if you are unsure.
Most Chelmsford installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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19 installers covering Chelmsford, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.
