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Artificial grass installers in Ilkeston

Artificial grass installers in Ilkeston number 30 on this directory, ranked using 964 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.8 out of 5. 4 of them are based in Ilkeston itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 9 miles. 12 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 30 publish photographs of finished work.

Competition around Ilkeston is unusually tight: 14 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. 20 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 15 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 Ilkeston, and what do they cost?

There are 30 artificial grass installers covering Ilkeston, holding 964 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.8 out of 5. Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd ranks first on 4.9★ from 30 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 Ilkeston

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

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instaGrass - Artificial Grass

Nottingham

4.9· 49 reviews

“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 attac”

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Artificial grass installation by Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd
2Registered9.8 miles

Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd

Nottingham

4.9· 30 reviews

“Smartgrass was recommended by family, I contacted them for a quote, James came out and was lovely and honest no pushing for sales, we booked him in a”

CommercialSports surfacesPlay areas
Artificial grass installation by Artificial Lawn Solutions
3Registered12 miles

Artificial Lawn Solutions

Loughborough

5.0· 24 reviews

“Would definitely recommend this company. Good competitive price. Very professional friendly team. Job was done in a day with their team of 4. Cleaned ”

Every installer covering Ilkeston

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    Fabgrass

    4.9★187 reviews· Nottingham· 3.0 miles

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    AA Bespoke

    5.0★10 reviews· Nottingham· 9.5 miles

  29. 29

    Lawnscape

    3.7★3 reviews· Loughborough· 14 miles

What customers say about Ilkeston installers

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

“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…”
Martin Judson · 3 years agoinstaGrass - Artificial Grass
“Smartgrass was recommended by family, I contacted them for a quote, James came out and was lovely and honest no pushing for sales, we booked him in and the work was completed to a high standard, James and team were brilliant I would definitely recommend them.…”
Shelly · 2 months agoSmart Grass Nottingham Ltd
“Would definitely recommend this company. Good competitive price. Very professional friendly team. Job was done in a day with their team of 4. Cleaned up throughout and when they had finished but overall did an absolutely fantastic job, love our new lawn it loo…”
Deborah · a year agoArtificial Lawn Solutions
“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…”
Keah Bignall · a month agoFabgrass
“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!”
Steven Colley · 4 years agoDesired Lawns
“I can’t praise Sam and his team enough. They were professional right from the off. And worked non stop to ensure we had our new garden ready for the weekend. Sam couldn’t do enough to ensure we were happy with the work. Both myself and my wife were ecstatic wi…”
andy ramsay · 2 months agoNottingham Artificial Grass Specialists

How much artificial grass costs in Ilkeston

Artificial grass in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston installers also offer

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

  • Landscaping20
  • Paving & groundworks15
  • Decking11
  • Play areas10
  • Sports surfaces9

Artificial grass in Ilkeston: common questions

How much does artificial grass cost in Ilkeston?

Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston?

Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd currently ranks first for Ilkeston on this directory, with 4.9★ from 30 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★. Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd and Artificial Lawn Solutions follow closely — compare all 30 before deciding.

How many artificial grass installers cover Ilkeston?

30 installers cover Ilkeston on this directory. 4 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 9 miles. 12 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 20 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 Ilkeston?

No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Ilkeston 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.

Artificial grass installers near Ilkeston

Most Ilkeston installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.

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