1Registered8.4 milesSmart Grass Nottingham Ltd
Nottingham
“Smartgrass was recommended by family, I contacted them for a quote, James came out and was lovely and honest no pushing for sales, we booked him in a”
Artificial grass installers in Southwell number 22 on this directory, ranked using 847 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. 3 of them are based in Southwell itself; the rest cover it from surrounding towns, typically within 11 miles. 10 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 22 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Southwell is unusually tight: 11 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. 12 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 12 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 22 artificial grass installers covering Southwell, holding 847 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd ranks first on 4.9★ from 30 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 Southwell, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
1Registered8.4 milesNottingham
“Smartgrass was recommended by family, I contacted them for a quote, James came out and was lovely and honest no pushing for sales, we booked him in a”
2Registered6.9 milesMansfield
“Out of all the companies we had out to quote, RPL were the only ones who truly cared about what we wanted. Michael worked with us through every stage,”
3Registered1.9 milesSouthwell
“The installation of our 3G artificial service is now complete. AS Sports Systems installed the surface, lights and fencing superbly. The service from ”
22 installers
4.9★30 reviews· Nottingham· 8.4 miles
5.0★43 reviews· Mansfield· 6.9 miles
5.0★9 reviews· Southwell· 1.9 miles
4.9★49 reviews· Nottingham· 12 miles
5.0★42 reviews· Nottingham· 9.6 miles
4.9★32 reviews· Newark· 5.9 miles
4.9★77 reviews· Sutton-in-Ashfield· 13 miles
4.9★187 reviews· Nottingham· 15 miles
5.0★5 reviews· Newark· 3.3 miles
5.0★56 reviews· Mansfield· 11 miles
5.0★184 reviews· Nottingham· 11 miles
4.4★18 reviews· Nottingham· 12 miles
4.7★17 reviews· Nottingham· 14 miles
5.0★27 reviews· Mansfield· 9.8 miles
5.0★10 reviews· Nottingham· 12 miles
3.7★3 reviews· Nottingham· 6.0 miles
4.7★40 reviews· Mansfield· 14 miles
5.0★2 reviews· Nottingham· 15 miles
4.6★11 reviews· Newark· 6.6 miles
4.4★5 reviews· Nottingham· 15 miles
Unrated· Nottingham· 8.1 miles
Unrated· Nottingham· 6.4 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Southwell. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“Smartgrass was recommended by family, I contacted them for a quote, James came out and was lovely and honest no pushing for sales, we booked him in and the work was completed to a high standard, James and team were brilliant I would definitely recommend them.…”
“Out of all the companies we had out to quote, RPL were the only ones who truly cared about what we wanted. Michael worked with us through every stage, advising us on materials and designs that would be more hardwearing, cost effective and eco-friendly. He even…”
“The installation of our 3G artificial service is now complete. AS Sports Systems installed the surface, lights and fencing superbly. The service from start to finish was exemplary and we can not thank Andy and the team enough. Work was completed on time and to…”
“WOW! Michael and his team couldn't of been more accommodating, even though we had access problems it wasn't an issue. I had recently had a heart attack and therefore was unable to prepare the garden and lift heavy planters, they didn't mind moving things to ge…”
“I can’t praise Sam and his team enough. They were professional right from the off. And worked non stop to ensure we had our new garden ready for the weekend. Sam couldn’t do enough to ensure we were happy with the work. Both myself and my wife were ecstatic wi…”
“We recently had our garden redesigned and landscaped by Ignas and his team and we’re absolutely delighted with the result. The project involved constructing large raised sleeper planters and installing a patterned porcelain patio, and the workmanship throughou…”
Artificial grass in Southwell 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 Southwell 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.
Smart Grass Nottingham Ltd currently ranks first for Southwell on this directory, with 4.9★ from 30 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★. RPL Paving And Landscaping Ltd and A S Sports Systems LTD follow closely — compare all 22 before deciding.
22 installers cover Southwell on this directory. 3 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 11 miles. 10 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 12 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 Southwell 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 Nottinghamshire council if you are unsure.
Most Southwell installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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22 installers covering Southwell, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.