19.8 miles
NE Landscapes
Barnstaple
4.9· 33 reviews
“Nick and the team did a great job of transforming part of my garden, from wild and completely overgrown to a lovely area to sit in and now completely ”
Paving & groundworksDriveways
Devon5 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Ilfracombe
Artificial grass installers in Ilfracombe number 10 on this directory, ranked using 265 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. Most cover Ilfracombe from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 28 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 9 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Ilfracombe is unusually tight: 4 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. 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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Installers
4.8★
Average rating
265
verified reviews
28 mi
Median distance
How many artificial grass installers are there in Ilfracombe, and what do they cost?
There are 10 artificial grass installers covering Ilfracombe, holding 265 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. GP Artificial Lawns & Landscape Designer ranks first on 5.0★ from 1 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 Ilfracombe
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Ilfracombe, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
19.8 miles
213 miles
5.0· 13 reviews
“5 stars 🌟 Toby completely transformed our garden by installing composite decking and artificial grass. He also extended our patio all to the highest ”
Paving & groundworksDecking
328 miles5.0· 1 review
Every installer covering Ilfracombe
10 installers
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1 NE Landscapes
4.9★33 reviews· Barnstaple· 9.8 miles
2 TM Evans Landscape & Fencing Contractor Ltd
5.0★13 reviews· Bideford· 13 miles
3 GP Artificial Lawns & Landscape Designer
5.0★1 reviews· Bridgend· 28 miles
4 A1 Resin LTD
4.9★72 reviews· Swansea· 32 miles
5 F J Tree And Landscapes
4.9★92 reviews· Bridgend· 30 miles
6 Greg's Garden Services ltd
4.1★22 reviews· Bideford· 14 miles
7 Inscapes
4.5★29 reviews· Bridgend· 32 miles
8 Jandslandscaping
5.0★3 reviews· Llanelli· 32 miles
9 Grant's Garden Maintenance
Unrated· Barnstaple· 11 miles
10 PM Turfcare
Unrated· Bridgend· 27 miles
What customers say about Ilfracombe installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Ilfracombe. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Nick and the team did a great job of transforming part of my garden, from wild and completely overgrown to a lovely area to sit in and now completely manageable. They worked quickly, cleared away all the rubbish and were happy to help with some heavy lifting a…”
“5 stars 🌟 Toby completely transformed our garden by installing composite decking and artificial grass. He also extended our patio all to the highest of standards. He was happy to provide advice on what worked best for the garden and how to maintain the artifi…”
“We're absolutely delighted with the service from A1 Resin. Paul has been swift with communication and his team has worked tirelessly to transform the front of our property. The resin driveway and path are perfect! Thanks so much 😊”
“Fred and his team were amazing they transformed my garden into a beautiful place for me to have a coffee and relax Thankyou so much you were very professional and cleaned up after every day, you all worked very hard and got the job done, I’m so so happy and wo…”
“Having recently bought a new property we decided to completely remodel the garden. We had seen Gregs Garden Services working around the area and on asking around, we received many excellent reviews, so chose him. He is very knowledgeable and the work was compl…”
“Absolutely fantastic ordered new turf delivered promptly and of first class quality. Highly appreciated and recommended by me.”
How much artificial grass costs in Ilfracombe
Artificial grass in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Fencing8
- Landscaping8
- Paving & groundworks7
- Decking6
- Driveways3
Artificial grass in Ilfracombe: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Ilfracombe?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe?
GP Artificial Lawns & Landscape Designer currently ranks first for Ilfracombe on this directory, with 5.0★ from 1 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★. TM Evans Landscape & Fencing Contractor Ltd and GP Artificial Lawns & Landscape Designer follow closely — compare all 10 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Ilfracombe?
10 installers cover Ilfracombe on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 28 miles. 0 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 Ilfracombe?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Ilfracombe 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 Devon council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Ilfracombe
Most Ilfracombe installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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10 installers covering Ilfracombe, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.