114 miles
The Grass Guys NI
Newtownards
5.0· 10 reviews
“The Grass Guys are good guys. Excellent job done that will definitely help to keep my three dogs clean. Good communication throughout. They went above”
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Newry Mourne and Down2 Companies House verified5 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Downpatrick
Artificial grass installers in Downpatrick number 9 on this directory, ranked using 156 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.7 out of 5. Most cover Downpatrick from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 18 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 8 publish photographs of finished work.
Ratings around Downpatrick average 4.7★, so it is worth reading the individual review histories rather than picking on headline score alone. 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. 4 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 Downpatrick, and what do they cost?
There are 9 artificial grass installers covering Downpatrick, holding 156 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.7 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 Downpatrick
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Downpatrick, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
114 miles
218 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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318 miles
Grand Gardens Artificial grass specialists
Newtownards
5.0· 3 reviews
“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 fo”
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1 The Grass Guys NI
5.0★10 reviews· Newtownards· 14 miles
2 MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass
5.0★39 reviews· Belfast· 18 miles
3 Grand Gardens Artificial grass specialists
5.0★3 reviews· Newtownards· 18 miles
4 Bladez Gardening And Landscaping Services
4.8★27 reviews· Belfast· 18 miles
5 Mcallister landscape contracts
4.8★25 reviews· Lisburn· 19 miles
6 DWNI Drainage Solutions & Property Maintenance
4.6★11 reviews· Lisburn· 19 miles
7 Artificial Grass Company
4.2★41 reviews· Newtownards· 18 miles
8 PDMC Building Services Ltd
Unrated· Newry, Mourne and Down· 13 miles
9 Artificial Lawns N.I.
Unrated· Lisburn and Castlereagh· 17 miles
What customers say about Downpatrick installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Downpatrick. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“The Grass Guys are good guys. Excellent job done that will definitely help to keep my three dogs clean. Good communication throughout. They went above and beyond distributing my top soil into raised beds. Thank you. Would highly recommend.”
“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…”
“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…”
“Mark (McAllister Landscaping) was recommended to me to Tar Mac my drive. From the first point of contact Mark was great and listened to what we had planned and made a few suggestions to help us. He promptly gave us a price. We then added a few more 'bits' o…”
“David has done an amazing job on my back garden and I am absolutely delighted with the finished look. His work is to an excellent standard and he was a very pleasant guy to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble for him and his pricing is extremely competitiv…”
How much artificial grass costs in Downpatrick
Artificial grass in Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping9
- Putting greens4
- Paving & groundworks4
- Play areas3
- Sports surfaces1
Artificial grass in Downpatrick: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Downpatrick?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick?
MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass currently ranks first for Downpatrick 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★. MC Landscapes - Artificial Grass and Grand Gardens Artificial grass specialists follow closely — compare all 9 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Downpatrick?
9 installers cover Downpatrick on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 18 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 Downpatrick?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Downpatrick 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 Newry Mourne and Down council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Downpatrick
Most Downpatrick installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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9 installers covering Downpatrick, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.