119 milesGroundworks Lancaster
Morecambe
“Peter was brilliant to deal with from start to finish. We are so pleased with the finished garden - it loops superb, the patio is quality and now we h”
Artificial grass installers in Kendal number 4 on this directory, ranked using 71 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.7 out of 5. Most cover Kendal from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 19 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 1 is matched to an active Companies House registration, and 4 publish photographs of finished work.
Ratings around Kendal average 4.7★, so it is worth reading the individual review histories rather than picking on headline score alone. 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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There are 4 artificial grass installers covering Kendal, holding 71 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.7 out of 5. Groundworks Lancaster ranks first on 5.0★ from 21 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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119 milesMorecambe
“Peter was brilliant to deal with from start to finish. We are so pleased with the finished garden - it loops superb, the patio is quality and now we h”
216 milesCarnforth
“Absolutely fantastic job done by Steph the gaffer, Martin, Andy and John. The job itself was a long driveway and front garden, my wife and I were unsu”
319 milesLancaster
“Chris was our first choice to replace our rotten decking fast friendly service good craft manship while was there asked fix the gate which he did ,, t”
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5.0★21 reviews· Morecambe· 19 miles
4.6★41 reviews· Carnforth· 16 miles
5.0★4 reviews· Lancaster· 19 miles
4.0★5 reviews· Preston· 29 miles
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“Peter was brilliant to deal with from start to finish. We are so pleased with the finished garden - it loops superb, the patio is quality and now we have a great place for our kids to play too. Thanks very much for your hard work 🙏”
“Absolutely fantastic job done by Steph the gaffer, Martin, Andy and John. The job itself was a long driveway and front garden, my wife and I were unsure what route to take so with the help and knowledge of Steph we soon had a plan in place. We had to wait quit…”
“Chris was our first choice to replace our rotten decking fast friendly service good craft manship while was there asked fix the gate which he did ,, tidy up afterself left area clean very pleased with the outcome”
“Fantastic service from Carl dismanteling our old shed and erecting new one. Very professional and curteous service, would highly recommend”
Artificial grass in Kendal 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 Kendal 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.
Groundworks Lancaster currently ranks first for Kendal on this directory, with 5.0★ from 21 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★. S G Landscapes and Garden Creations Landscapers follow closely — compare all 4 before deciding.
4 installers cover Kendal on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 19 miles. 1 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 3 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 Kendal 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 Cumbria council if you are unsure.
Most Kendal installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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4 installers covering Kendal, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.