Artificial grass installers in Manston number 9 on this directory, ranked using 282 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. Most cover Manston from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 14 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.
Competition around Manston is unusually tight: 3 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. 4 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 9 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 9 artificial grass installers covering Manston, holding 282 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. HOBEN Decking Specialists Ltd ranks first on 4.8★ from 44 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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The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Manston, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
17.9 milesBlandford Forum
“Ground Control Landscaping have completely transformed the outside aesthetics of my house, installing a new block-paved driveway, new driveway drainag”
211 milesSalisbury
“We cannot sing their praise enough. Excellent from start to finish. Kevin and James worked with us to tease out exactly what we wanted within our budg”
314 miles“Huge shoutout to Morgan & Marcus for their incredible work on our garden! They turned a messy, unusable space into a welcoming garden that is a safe p”
9 installers
5.0★42 reviews· Blandford Forum· 7.9 miles
5.0★8 reviews· Salisbury· 11 miles
5.0★47 reviews· Sherborne· 14 miles
4.7★12 reviews· Blandford Forum· 8.1 miles
4.8★44 reviews· Wimborne· 18 miles
4.9★104 reviews· Dorchester· 18 miles
4.4★14 reviews· Sherborne· 11 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Wimborne· 16 miles
4.6★9 reviews· Yeovil· 16 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Manston. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Ground Control Landscaping have completely transformed the outside aesthetics of my house, installing a new block-paved driveway, new driveway drainage system, a new retaining wall for a large raised flower bed, a new path connecting the drive to the back gard…”
“We cannot sing their praise enough. Excellent from start to finish. Kevin and James worked with us to tease out exactly what we wanted within our budget and needs. They brought a lot of ideas with them! The finished work is outstanding and throughout they were…”
“Huge shoutout to Morgan & Marcus for their incredible work on our garden! They turned a messy, unusable space into a welcoming garden that is a safe play area for our daughter, and the perfect place to BBQ when the weather finally allows it. The communication…”
“Had fence done by Phil and his mate. Great job very tidy and freely gave advice on what was needed. Would highly recommend.Two very nice chaps.”
“We are absolutely delighted with the work carried out by the team installing our artificial grass. From start to finish the team were professional, reliable and a pleasure to deal with. They were always on time, worked efficiently and kept everything clean an…”
“I have used Marc at Msw Landscaping many times in the past 11 years and have always been delighted with the quality of his workmanship and his excellent customer service. Marc has installed a very large area of composite decking, including a raised upper level…”
Artificial grass in Manston 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 Manston 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.
HOBEN Decking Specialists Ltd currently ranks first for Manston on this directory, with 4.8★ from 44 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★. KDC Paving and Landscapes and Outdoor Mata’s Ltd - Landscaping & Fencing follow closely — compare all 9 before deciding.
9 installers cover Manston on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 14 miles. 1 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 4 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 Manston 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 Dorset council if you are unsure.
Most Manston installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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9 installers covering Manston, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.
