16.0 miles
4.9· 33 reviews
“We wanted a full new garden renovation and had a few companies quote, Xscapes where not the cheapest but Phil's communication and detailed quote convi”
CommercialPutting greensPlay areas
Dorset5 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Portland
Artificial grass installers in Portland number 9 on this directory, ranked using 244 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. Most cover Portland from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 24 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 9 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Portland is unusually tight: 4 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. 5 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 7 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 Portland, and what do they cost?
There are 9 artificial grass installers covering Portland, holding 244 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. Dorset Artificial Grass 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 Portland
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Portland, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
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23.3 miles
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MSW Landscaping
Dorchester
4.9· 104 reviews
“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 excelle”
CommercialPaving & groundworksDecking
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1 Xscapes Landscaping, Design & Build
4.9★33 reviews· Weymouth· 6.0 miles
2 Dorset Lawns
5.0★1 reviews· Weymouth· 3.3 miles
3 MSW Landscaping
4.9★104 reviews· Dorchester· 9.7 miles
4 Dorset Artificial Grass
5.0★9 reviews· Poole· 24 miles
5 Ground Control Landscaping | Blandford Forum
5.0★42 reviews· Blandford Forum· 24 miles
6 Four groundworks and landscaping
4.9★34 reviews· Bournemouth· 27 miles
7 Elite Resin Surfacing
5.0★7 reviews· Bournemouth· 27 miles
8 Forum Landscape
4.7★12 reviews· Blandford Forum· 23 miles
9 Heartwood Landscaping
5.0★2 reviews· Wimborne· 26 miles
What customers say about Portland installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Portland. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“We wanted a full new garden renovation and had a few companies quote, Xscapes where not the cheapest but Phil's communication and detailed quote convinced us to use them. Very glad we did, the team where great ( sorry, I told you I'm bad with names! We are ve…”
“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…”
“Thank you so much to Jason and Scuba for sorting our garden out. We opted for the Pet Plus Astro and it was incredibly well priced. Friendly service from quote to completion. Nothing was too much trouble. Absolutely incredible team and so happy with the result…”
“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…”
“Jack and his team did a brilliant job on our patio recently . They were all friendly, knowledgeable, reliable and worked really hard, keeping everything clean and tidy. The job was finished quicker than expected and to a really high standard. We’re so pleased…”
“Can’t speak highly enough of these guys. The resin patio and path looks absolutely amazing I would highly recommend them to anyone in the Bournemouth Christchurch and surrounding areas to use them. Reliable and tidy work. Ray and his team are brilliant.”
How much artificial grass costs in Portland
Artificial grass in Portland 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 Portland installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Landscaping8
- Paving & groundworks7
- Decking4
- Fencing4
- Driveways4
Artificial grass in Portland: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Portland?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Portland 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 Portland?
Dorset Artificial Grass currently ranks first for Portland 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★. Dorset Lawns and MSW Landscaping follow closely — compare all 9 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Portland?
9 installers cover Portland on this directory. 1 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 24 miles. 0 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 5 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 Portland?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Portland 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.
Artificial grass installers near Portland
Most Portland installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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9 installers covering Portland, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.