17.7 miles
Gateshead Pro Fencing
Gateshead
5.0· 117 reviews
“Aaron and his team did a great job. The experience was beyond expectation. Fare price, get the job done very quickly. Would definitely recommend.”
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Artificial grass installers in North Shields
Artificial grass installers in North Shields number 13 on this directory, ranked using 474 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.7 out of 5. 3 of them are based in North Shields itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 8 miles. 4 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 11 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around North Shields 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.
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How many artificial grass installers are there in North Shields, and what do they cost?
There are 13 artificial grass installers covering North Shields, holding 474 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.7 out of 5. Gateshead Pro Fencing ranks first on 5.0★ from 117 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 North Shields
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering North Shields, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
17.7 miles
2Registered1.8 miles
R&T Landscapes Ltd
South Shields
4.7· 40 reviews
“Absolutely delighted with finished garden. Totally transformed! The team were so hard working and seemed to take pride in what they did down to small”
3Registered8.4 miles
NE Paving Limited
Blyth
5.0· 12 reviews
“David and the team have just completed our driveway and Wow what a team!! The lads worked flat out, left everything tidy at the end of the day and wor”
Every installer covering North Shields
13 installers
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1 Gateshead Pro Fencing
5.0★117 reviews· Gateshead· 7.7 miles
2 R&T Landscapes Ltd
4.7★40 reviews· South Shields· 1.8 miles
3 NE Paving Limited
5.0★12 reviews· Blyth· 8.4 miles
4 Artificial Grass North East
4.7★116 reviews· Newcastle upon Tyne· 6.1 miles
5 lowerys lawns
5.0★10 reviews· Washington· 8.9 miles
6 K.H. Landscaping & Sons
4.6★49 reviews· Wallsend· 2.4 miles
7 Kevintilmouth
4.4★8 reviews· Blyth· 7.3 miles
8 A.R. Whitley Landscapes
4.4★27 reviews· Whitley Bay· 1.4 miles
9 G & D Landscapes
4.4★19 reviews· Washington· 8.1 miles
10 Wonderlawn Ltd
4.4★74 reviews· Newcastle upon Tyne· 7.9 miles
11 Nelgs
5.0★1 reviews· Stanley· 14 miles
12 Sunderland Artificial Grass Co
1.0★1 reviews· Sunderland· 8.0 miles
13 Tyneside Artificial Grass
Unrated· Springwell Village· 7.8 miles
What customers say about North Shields installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering North Shields. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Aaron and his team did a great job. The experience was beyond expectation. Fare price, get the job done very quickly. Would definitely recommend.”
“Absolutely delighted with finished garden. Totally transformed! The team were so hard working and seemed to take pride in what they did down to small details. Can't fault communication with Kevin and Janine in accounts. Would highly recommend.”
“David and the team have just completed our driveway and Wow what a team!! The lads worked flat out, left everything tidy at the end of the day and work to the highest specifications! We're absolutely over the moon with the finished driveway and will definitely…”
“Had a great experience with Artificial Grass North East from the start of the estimating/planning process with Andy through to the final installation. Communication from Sam in the office about the whole procedure was first class. The installation team of Kac…”
“We recently bought a property and the gardens were very much overgrown to a point we had to cut bushes to get through the gate!! We got Lowerys Lawns in to give us ideas of what we could do to as I had no vision on what to do! From the initial conversation and…”
“If you want an excellent job done at a good price, look no further. We chose this company because their quote was competitive, and they could give us a start date which fit in with our plans. We immediately knew that we were in safe hands as everything about t…”
How much artificial grass costs in North Shields
Artificial grass in North Shields 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 North Shields installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Sports surfaces1
- Play areas1
- Decking1
- Landscaping1
Artificial grass in North Shields: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in North Shields?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in North Shields 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 North Shields?
Gateshead Pro Fencing currently ranks first for North Shields on this directory, with 5.0★ from 117 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★. R&T Landscapes Ltd and NE Paving Limited follow closely — compare all 13 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover North Shields?
13 installers cover North Shields on this directory. 3 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 8 miles. 4 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 1 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 North Shields?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in North Shields 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 North Tyneside council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near North Shields
Most North Shields installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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13 installers covering North Shields, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.