1Registered13 miles
Gardtechltd
Scarborough
5.0· 9 reviews
“Our new build garden was built horrendously by the original builders. It was built over big rocks and broken glass which was unacceptable. GardTech, i”
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North Yorkshire1 Companies House verified4 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Pickering
Artificial grass installers in Pickering number 8 on this directory, ranked using 149 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 5.0 out of 5. Most cover Pickering from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 20 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 Pickering 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. 5 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 Pickering, and what do they cost?
There are 8 artificial grass installers covering Pickering, holding 149 verified reviews between them at an average of 5.0 out of 5. Gardtechltd ranks first on 5.0★ from 9 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 Pickering
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Pickering, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered13 miles
218 miles
Synthetic Turf Maintenance
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
5.0· 3 reviews
“problem solved with this company....for over 2 years no one was able to to help me build some form of step to allow me to get outside into my back gar”
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320 miles
5.0· 71 reviews
“LSQ did a fantastic job of our drive way, landscaping and drainage. Price was very reasonable and quality of work was of a very high standard. Lee an”
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Every installer covering Pickering
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1 Gardtechltd
5.0★9 reviews· Scarborough· 13 miles
2 Synthetic Turf Maintenance
5.0★3 reviews· Saltburn-by-the-Sea· 18 miles
3 LSQ Garden Landscape - York
5.0★71 reviews· York· 20 miles
4 Synthetic Turf Management
5.0★1 reviews· Saltburn-by-the-Sea· 18 miles
5 Gardenstarz
5.0★4 reviews· Scarborough· 14 miles
6 Discover landscape
5.0★41 reviews· Guisborough· 23 miles
7 York Exterior Solutions
5.0★20 reviews· York· 21 miles
8 ProGrass Artificial Grass Experts
Unrated· York· 22 miles
What customers say about Pickering installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Pickering. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Our new build garden was built horrendously by the original builders. It was built over big rocks and broken glass which was unacceptable. GardTech, instead just taking our money to rectify it told us how to contact the original housing company themselves for…”
“problem solved with this company....for over 2 years no one was able to to help me build some form of step to allow me to get outside into my back garden due to my disability...no problem for these guys, built a lovely step I can use with my wheelchair, added…”
“LSQ did a fantastic job of our drive way, landscaping and drainage. Price was very reasonable and quality of work was of a very high standard. Lee and his teamed were on time, polite, professional, considerate of neighbours and finished on schedule. I was ask…”
“Amazing quality work, I now have a garden I can use 365 days a year, rather than the swamp it was before, even trees cut in make it look authentic, wouldn't go anywhere else, guaranteed work too puts your mind at rest”
“Shame I could not give more than a 5 this company is amazing their attention to detail professional approach is a credit to you all. Just finished a massive project at our property and it looks superb totally transformed both front and back gardens. Karen and…”
“From the very start, Danny, Jake and James have been a pleasure to work with. Danny listened to our ideas, devised a plan, provided a detailed quote, and turned it into a reality. We suffered with a boggy garden, so they pulled out all the stops to make sure t…”
How much artificial grass costs in Pickering
Artificial grass in Pickering 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 Pickering installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping7
- Paving & groundworks5
- Sports surfaces3
- Play areas3
Artificial grass in Pickering: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Pickering?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Pickering 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 Pickering?
Gardtechltd currently ranks first for Pickering on this directory, with 5.0★ from 9 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★. Synthetic Turf Maintenance and LSQ Garden Landscape - York follow closely — compare all 8 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Pickering?
8 installers cover Pickering on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 20 miles. 1 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 4 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 Pickering?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Pickering 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 Yorkshire council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Pickering
Most Pickering installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
Ready to get quotes in Pickering?
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8 installers covering Pickering, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.