19.2 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.”
Sunderland2 Companies House verified3 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Sunderland
Artificial grass installers in Sunderland number 14 on this directory, ranked using 471 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.7 out of 5. Most cover Sunderland from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 10 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 12 publish photographs of finished work.
Competition around Sunderland 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 Sunderland, and what do they cost?
There are 14 artificial grass installers covering Sunderland, holding 471 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 Sunderland
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Sunderland, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
19.2 miles
2Registered6.3 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”
35.2 miles
lowerys lawns
Washington
5.0· 10 reviews
“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 ”
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1 Gateshead Pro Fencing
5.0★117 reviews· Gateshead· 9.2 miles
2 R&T Landscapes Ltd
4.7★40 reviews· South Shields· 6.3 miles
3 lowerys lawns
5.0★10 reviews· Washington· 5.2 miles
4 K.H. Landscaping & Sons
4.6★49 reviews· Wallsend· 7.8 miles
5 G & D Landscapes
4.4★19 reviews· Washington· 6.2 miles
6 Artificial Grass North East
4.7★116 reviews· Newcastle upon Tyne· 13 miles
7 A.R. Whitley Landscapes
4.4★27 reviews· Whitley Bay· 9.6 miles
8 Lakeview Luxury Landscaping
5.0★13 reviews· Durham· 10 miles
9 Nelgs
5.0★1 reviews· Stanley· 13 miles
10 A Williams Groundworks Ltd
5.0★4 reviews· Durham· 15 miles
11 Sunderland Artificial Grass Co
1.0★1 reviews· Sunderland· under a mile
12 Wonderlawn Ltd
4.4★74 reviews· Newcastle upon Tyne· 14 miles
13 Tyneside Artificial Grass
Unrated· Springwell Village· 6.9 miles
14 Durham Eco Grass
Unrated· Durham· 11 miles
What customers say about Sunderland installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Sunderland. 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.”
“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…”
“D&G installed decking in our back garden, the team were fantastic from start to finish. Access to the back is very difficult but they weren't put off at all, they went above and beyond to do the job and the end result is stunning. The work was booked in and af…”
“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…”
How much artificial grass costs in Sunderland
Artificial grass in Sunderland 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 Sunderland installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Play areas3
- Landscaping3
- Paving & groundworks1
- Sports surfaces1
- Decking1
Artificial grass in Sunderland: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Sunderland?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
Gateshead Pro Fencing currently ranks first for Sunderland 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 lowerys lawns follow closely — compare all 14 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Sunderland?
14 installers cover Sunderland on this directory. 2 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 10 miles. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 3 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 Sunderland?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Sunderland 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 Sunderland council if you are unsure.
Artificial grass installers near Sunderland
Most Sunderland installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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14 installers covering Sunderland, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.