1Registered9.5 miles
4.8· 8 reviews
“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 cou”
CommercialSports surfacesFencing
Essex1 Companies House verified5 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Halstead
Artificial grass installers in Halstead number 8 on this directory, ranked using 108 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. Most cover Halstead from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 13 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 1 is matched to an active Companies House registration, and 8 publish photographs of finished work.
The Halstead average of 4.8★ sits above the UK-wide figure for this trade, which usually means an established local market where most work arrives by referral. 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. 7 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
108
verified reviews
13 mi
Median distance
How many artificial grass installers are there in Halstead, and what do they cost?
There are 8 artificial grass installers covering Halstead, holding 108 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. Premier Artificial Lawns Ltd ranks first on 5.0★ from 18 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
Top 3 artificial grass installers in Halstead
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Halstead, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered9.5 miles
213 miles
5.0· 18 reviews
“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”
CommercialPutting greensSports surfaces
312 miles
James Andrew Landscaping
Witham
5.0· 16 reviews
“James and team built a new raised driveway for us, and from start to finish were unfailingly polite, courteous and hardworking. The finished product s”
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Every installer covering Halstead
8 installers
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1 ETC Sports Surfaces Limited
4.8★8 reviews· Witham· 9.5 miles
2 Premier Artificial Lawns Ltd
5.0★18 reviews· Dunmow· 13 miles
3 James Andrew Landscaping
5.0★16 reviews· Witham· 12 miles
4 D Knight Landscapes
4.8★25 reviews· Colchester· 13 miles
5 Greenfields landscapes
5.0★8 reviews· Bishop's Stortford· 19 miles
6 Gardenscape
5.0★7 reviews· Bishop's Stortford· 17 miles
7 The Full Works
4.8★16 reviews· Saffron Walden· 18 miles
8 Landscapers Essex Ltd
4.2★10 reviews· Chelmsford· 12 miles
What customers say about Halstead installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Halstead. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“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…”
“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.”
“James and team built a new raised driveway for us, and from start to finish were unfailingly polite, courteous and hardworking. The finished product still looks great 3 years later and we have had them back to do fencing plus recommended them to our neighbours…”
“D Knight Landscapes have just replaced my old decking and it looks fantastic. Richard provided me with both the best quote and the most confidence for the work and he and Leighton were prompt, professional, tidy and efficient. The work was done well with Richa…”
“Mark and his team were great from the start to the end! They helped me so much with my garden, making it in to my dream garden. Workmanship was great, very tidy work and left it spotless. I highly recommend to anyone looking for anything that needs doing. Than…”
“From the moment Sam came round to estimate for laying our concrete base to erecting our garden house, Gazebo and building a raised flower bed he was excellent from start to finish. Very hard working in the summer heat, and always cleaning up after finishing. W…”
How much artificial grass costs in Halstead
Artificial grass in Halstead 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 Halstead installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping8
- Paving & groundworks7
- Sports surfaces3
- Fencing1
- Putting greens1
Artificial grass in Halstead: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Halstead?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Halstead 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 Halstead?
Premier Artificial Lawns Ltd currently ranks first for Halstead on this directory, with 5.0★ from 18 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★. Premier Artificial Lawns Ltd and James Andrew Landscaping follow closely — compare all 8 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Halstead?
8 installers cover Halstead on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 13 miles. 1 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 Halstead?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Halstead 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.
Artificial grass installers near Halstead
Most Halstead installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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8 installers covering Halstead, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.