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Artificial grass installers in County Durham

Artificial grass installers in County Durham number 30 on this directory, ranked using 801 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. 3 of them are based in County Durham itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 16 miles. 7 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 25 publish photographs of finished work.

Competition around County Durham is unusually tight: 10 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. 8 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 6 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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4.8★
Average rating
801
verified reviews
16 mi
Median distance

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How many artificial grass installers are there in County Durham, and what do they cost?

There are 30 artificial grass installers covering County Durham, holding 801 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. Gateshead Pro Fencing ranks first on 5.0★ from 117 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 County Durham

The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering County Durham, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.

Artificial grass installation by Gateshead Pro Fencing
113 miles

Gateshead Pro Fencing

Gateshead

5.0· 117 reviews

“Aaron and his team did a great job. The experience was beyond expectation. Fare price, get the job done very quickly. Would definitely recommend.”

212 miles

Pro-Ject

Consett

4.8· 17 reviews

“Can recommend 100%, the guys went out of their way to fit us in while we were on holiday which was really helpful in terms of keeping our pet safe. ”

Artificial grass installation by J R Stephenson Landscaping Ltd
3Registered16 miles

J R Stephenson Landscaping Ltd

Darlington

4.9· 49 reviews

“I initially contacted J R Stephenson Landscaping a few months ago to obtain quotations for a fairly long fence replacement and paving repointing works”

Every installer covering County Durham

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    Pro-Ject

    4.8★17 reviews· Consett· 12 miles

  7. 7

    Nelgs

    5.0★1 reviews· Stanley· 8.4 miles

What customers say about County Durham installers

Verified verified reviews left for installers covering County Durham. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.

“Aaron and his team did a great job. The experience was beyond expectation. Fare price, get the job done very quickly. Would definitely recommend.”
honghao Zhou (Ethan) · 9 months agoGateshead Pro Fencing
“Can recommend 100%, the guys went out of their way to fit us in while we were on holiday which was really helpful in terms of keeping our pet safe. The quality of workmanship and the materials used are first class. When we got home there was no mess, you…”
Brian Armstrong · 2 months agoPro-Ject
“I initially contacted J R Stephenson Landscaping a few months ago to obtain quotations for a fairly long fence replacement and paving repointing works. From initial contact I could tell that they were a professional company that understood the importance of di…”
David Denton · 2 months agoJ R Stephenson Landscaping Ltd
“Andrew called in to conduct a site survey. He was very polite, professional and arrived at the expected time. My wife and I were given a wide range of options, a good understanding of the processes and timeframes for the job to be completed. We received a comp…”
Tom Hamilton · 4 years agoA Williams Groundworks Ltd
“We recently bought a property and the gardens were very much overgrown to a point we had to cut bushes to get through the gate!! We got Lowerys Lawns in to give us ideas of what we could do to as I had no vision on what to do! From the initial conversation and…”
Sharon Harris · 2 weeks agolowerys lawns
“Excellent service when having our front driveway levelled, paved and pebbles laid. Communication with John is brilliant, never left waiting for a response. The job was carried out on time and by a nice team of lads. Very reliable and great quality work.”
Helen Jameson · 4 months agoNelgs

How much artificial grass costs in County Durham

Artificial grass in County Durham 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.

Typical UK artificial grass costs supplied and fitted, by pile specification
SpecificationPer m² fitted40m² gardenNotes
Budget pile (20–25mm)£28–£40£1,150–£1,650Thinner, lighter pile. Fine for shade, low traffic and rental properties.
Mid-range pile (30–35mm)£40–£58£1,650–£2,350The most commonly installed spec in UK gardens. Good balance of look and wear.
Premium pile (37–45mm)£55–£80£2,250–£3,200Denser yarn, better recovery underfoot, more realistic multi-tone colour.
Pet or sports spec£50–£75£2,050–£3,000Free-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 m²

    Excavating turf and topsoil to 75–100mm, plus skip hire or grab-away.

  • Access

    £150–£600

    Rear gardens reached only through the house or a narrow side gate need barrowing by hand.

  • Sub-base

    £12–£22 per m²

    MOT type 1 and granite dust, compacted in layers. Skipping this is the usual cause of sinking.

  • Edging

    £12–£28 per linear m

    Treated timber is cheapest; aluminium or composite edging lasts longer and stays straighter.

  • Awkward shapes

    +10–20% waste

    Curves, islands and trees all increase offcuts, because turf comes in fixed 2m or 4m roll widths.

What County Durham installers also offer

Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.

  • Paving & groundworks6
  • Landscaping6
  • Play areas5
  • Sports surfaces2
  • Decking1

Artificial grass in County Durham: common questions

How much does artificial grass cost in County Durham?

Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in County Durham 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 County Durham?

Gateshead Pro Fencing currently ranks first for County Durham on this directory, with 5.0★ from 117 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★. Pro-Ject and J R Stephenson Landscaping Ltd follow closely — compare all 30 before deciding.

How many artificial grass installers cover County Durham?

30 installers cover County Durham on this directory. 3 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 16 miles. 7 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 8 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 County Durham?

No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in County Durham 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 County Durham council if you are unsure.

Artificial grass installers near County Durham

Towns and cities across County Durham with their own ranked lists.

Ready to get quotes in County Durham?

Contact three of the 30 installers above directly — their real phone numbers and websites are on every profile. We take no commission and never pass your details on.

Gateshead Pro FencingPro-JectJ R Stephenson Landscaping Ltd

30 installers covering County Durham, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.