Artificial grass installers in Duffield number 19 on this directory, ranked using 760 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. 4 of them are based in Duffield itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 9 miles. 7 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 19 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Duffield is unusually tight: 9 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. 13 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 11 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 Duffield, holding 760 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. instaGrass - Artificial Grass ranks first on 4.9★ from 49 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.
Sources:Companies House
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Duffield, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered8.4 milesNottingham
“So pleased with it, the lads at Fabgrass have done such an amazing job, we cannont recommend them enough. We recently completed an extension and the g”
2Registered4.1 miles
34.7 miles“After being impressed with how well the knitted canine grass performed previously, we finally had our rear lawn replaced and had some installed for S”
19 installers
4.9★187 reviews· Nottingham· 8.4 miles
5.0★1 reviews· Derby· 4.1 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Derby· 4.7 miles
4.5★16 reviews· Belper· 3.5 miles
4.9★49 reviews· Nottingham· 14 miles
4.7★17 reviews· Nottingham· 8.7 miles
4.6★10 reviews· Derby· 7.6 miles
4.9★16 reviews· Derby· 9.8 miles
4.9★77 reviews· Sutton-in-Ashfield· 14 miles
5.0★17 reviews· Derby· 7.9 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Nottingham· 10 miles
5.0★42 reviews· Nottingham· 15 miles
5.0★184 reviews· Nottingham· 12 miles
4.4★5 reviews· Nottingham· 8.8 miles
4.9★12 reviews· Chesterfield· 13 miles
4.5★16 reviews· Belper· 3.5 miles
4.0★3 reviews· Derby· 6.1 miles
5.0★10 reviews· Nottingham· 13 miles
4.3★94 reviews· Derby· 10 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Duffield. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“So pleased with it, the lads at Fabgrass have done such an amazing job, we cannont recommend them enough. We recently completed an extension and the garden had been wrecked from our dog and neglected in the mist of renovation. Fabgrass have been one of the mos…”
“After being impressed with how well the knitted canine grass performed previously, we finally had our rear lawn replaced and had some installed for Sam our German Shepherd. It drains really quickly and there are no issues with any smells so far. The installat…”
“CDM Landscapes Review: Dave and Maddie of CDM Landscapes, have carried out many projects at our property now, including artificial grass laid to both front and side lawns, a complete renewal/upgrade of our patio and paved area to the rear and side of our prope…”
“WOW! Michael and his team couldn't of been more accommodating, even though we had access problems it wasn't an issue. I had recently had a heart attack and therefore was unable to prepare the garden and lift heavy planters, they didn't mind moving things to ge…”
“Cannot recommend enough, Dan and his team arrived, didn't mess around, were not phased by the suprise snow fall and cracked on to complete a great job in no time at all, thanks very much. Its great!”
“An excellent company. The staff were on time, polite and friendly. They cut back overgrown hedges and brambles, levelled off the lawn into two terraces, fitted new fencing and put down the artificial grass and a patio. The whole job took a good week to do, b…”
Artificial grass in Duffield 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 Duffield 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.
instaGrass - Artificial Grass currently ranks first for Duffield on this directory, with 4.9★ from 49 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★. Abacus Playgrounds Ltd and Luxury Artificial Grass follow closely — compare all 19 before deciding.
19 installers cover Duffield on this directory. 4 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 9 miles. 7 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 13 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 Duffield 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 Derbyshire council if you are unsure.
Most Duffield installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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19 installers covering Duffield, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.
