Artificial grass installers in Southend-on-Sea number 11 on this directory, ranked using 528 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. 5 of them are based in Southend-on-Sea itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 7 miles. 1 is matched to an active Companies House registration, and 11 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Southend-on-Sea is unusually tight: 6 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. 9 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 11 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 11 artificial grass installers covering Southend-on-Sea, holding 528 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. ESSEX LANDSCAPING AND PAVING LTD ranks first on 5.0★ from 106 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 Southend-on-Sea, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
17.1 milesBenfleet
“The team have done a fantastic job on my garden. I had a full landscape done of my back garden area, removal of numerous tonnes of rockery, stones, we”
23.2 milesLeigh-on-Sea
“Oliver, Peter and team were great from quotation to completion of our artificial lawn. The team of installers were professional and tidy and done a f”
33.5 milesSouthend-on-Sea
“Absolutely thrilled with the transformation by The Garden Landscaping Co. Richard and his team cleared our old hardwood decking and replaced it with ”
11 installers
5.0★106 reviews· Benfleet· 7.1 miles
4.9★57 reviews· Leigh-on-Sea· 3.2 miles
5.0★35 reviews· Southend-on-Sea· 3.5 miles
4.8★175 reviews· Rayleigh· 7.2 miles
4.8★45 reviews· Southend-on-Sea· 0.7 miles
4.9★37 reviews· Benfleet· 7.0 miles
4.9★19 reviews· Basildon· 9.3 miles
5.0★24 reviews· Basildon· 13 miles
4.7★27 reviews· Sheerness· 8.2 miles
3.7★3 reviews· Rayleigh· 4.9 miles
Unrated· Westcliff-on-Sea· under a mile
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Southend-on-Sea. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“The team have done a fantastic job on my garden. I had a full landscape done of my back garden area, removal of numerous tonnes of rockery, stones, weeds 3 ponds filled in, garden levelled the list was endless. The guys worked tirelessly everyday and were a p…”
“Oliver, Peter and team were great from quotation to completion of our artificial lawn. The team of installers were professional and tidy and done a fantastic job with which we are very pleased. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company. Before and after p…”
“Absolutely thrilled with the transformation by The Garden Landscaping Co. Richard and his team cleared our old hardwood decking and replaced it with high-quality composite, and also created a beautiful new porcelain path and patio area that has completely ele…”
“Level Lawns laid a new lawn for us several weeks ago, but I wanted to wait before posting a review to see how well it held up. Unfortunately, just after the lawn was laid, my hose burst when they turned it on, meaning the grass didn’t get the best start. iI ha…”
“Dean and Ben did an excellent job transforming my garden. They fitted new fencing with concrete posts along the left side and also laid new paving, all completed to a high standard. Really pleased with the end result. Dean explained everything clearly througho…”
“Kevin, Jim, and the team have been absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They took the time to explain everything clearly, kept in great communication throughout, and was so patient and understanding when we needed to change our dates and design. They re…”
Artificial grass in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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.
ESSEX LANDSCAPING AND PAVING LTD currently ranks first for Southend-on-Sea on this directory, with 5.0★ from 106 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★. Grassed Up - Artificial Grass and THE GARDEN LANDSCAPING COMPANY LIMITED follow closely — compare all 11 before deciding.
11 installers cover Southend-on-Sea on this directory. 5 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 7 miles. 1 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 9 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea council if you are unsure.
Most Southend-on-Sea installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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11 installers covering Southend-on-Sea, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.
