15.5 miles
Stonemade Drives
Burnley
5.0· 71 reviews
“Just had my drive and paths completed by Michael and his team from Stone Made Driveways today. The whole process was superlative from the start. Micha”
Play areasPaving & groundworks
Lancashire1 Companies House verified7 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Nelson
Artificial grass installers in Nelson number 8 on this directory, ranked using 251 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.7 out of 5. 4 of them are based in Nelson itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 10 miles. 1 is matched to an active Companies House registration, and 8 publish photographs of finished work.
Ratings around Nelson average 4.7★, so it is worth reading the individual review histories rather than picking on headline score alone. 7 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 6 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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4.7★
Average rating
251
verified reviews
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How many artificial grass installers are there in Nelson, and what do they cost?
There are 8 artificial grass installers covering Nelson, holding 251 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.7 out of 5. Stonemade Drives ranks first on 5.0★ from 71 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 Nelson
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Nelson, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
15.5 miles
29.5 miles
Easigrass Lancashire
Rossendale
5.0· 3 reviews
“Used Easigrass for our new artificial grass , cannot recommend them enough. Work was carried out quickly after quote and out of three quotes we felt t”
CommercialPutting greensSports surfaces
34.9 miles
Meadow Drives and Patios
Burnley
4.9· 63 reviews
“Anthony and his team at Meadows Driveways and Patios did a fantastic job on our driveway. it was a big job and the work included removing several tree”
CommercialPaving & groundworksLandscaping
Every installer covering Nelson
8 installers
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1 Stonemade Drives
5.0★71 reviews· Burnley· 5.5 miles
2 Easigrass Lancashire
5.0★3 reviews· Rossendale· 9.5 miles
3 Meadow Drives and Patios
4.9★63 reviews· Burnley· 4.9 miles
4 The Outdoor Look
4.4★71 reviews· Nelson· 1.5 miles
5 Scenic Landscapes
5.0★4 reviews· Burnley· 2.5 miles
6 The Grass Factory
4.5★37 reviews· Blackburn· 12 miles
7 Grass Company
5.0★2 reviews· Blackburn· 13 miles
8 Bury Artificial Grass
Unrated· Bury· 14 miles
What customers say about Nelson installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Nelson. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Just had my drive and paths completed by Michael and his team from Stone Made Driveways today. The whole process was superlative from the start. Michael turned up on time for the estimate and gave us valuable advice which made us change our choice from tarmac…”
“Used Easigrass for our new artificial grass , cannot recommend them enough. Work was carried out quickly after quote and out of three quotes we felt this was the best quality and value of grass. The guys were lovely and very progressional , worked through two…”
“Anthony and his team at Meadows Driveways and Patios did a fantastic job on our driveway. it was a big job and the work included removing several trees, carrying out the excavation, building walls, installing drains, widening the area at the back of our house,…”
“WOW what a great company to deal with ! From start to finish it have been impressed. Needing a powered coated balustrade i originally went to bespoke manufacturers and was shocked by the price and installation costs. I then researched online DIY and self insta…”
“Scenic Landscapes added some much needed improvements to my garden, they laid some sleepers for stoned areas, creating three individual areas. I can now utilise these areas for seating, plants and pots. They leveled out the slopes which has made the garden muc…”
“I have been using this company for many years now and having installed artificial lawn of over twenty years they are by far the best when it comes to quality and service. A special mention to Becky in sales who is a pleasure to deal with and always goes above…”
How much artificial grass costs in Nelson
Artificial grass in Nelson 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 Nelson installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping7
- Play areas6
- Paving & groundworks6
- Sports surfaces4
- Putting greens3
Artificial grass in Nelson: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Nelson?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Nelson 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 Nelson?
Stonemade Drives currently ranks first for Nelson on this directory, with 5.0★ from 71 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★. Easigrass Lancashire and Meadow Drives and Patios follow closely — compare all 8 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Nelson?
8 installers cover Nelson on this directory. 4 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 10 miles. 1 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 7 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 Nelson?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Nelson 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 Lancashire council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Nelson
Most Nelson installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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8 installers covering Nelson, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.