19.6 miles
5.0· 9 reviews
“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 f”
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Dorset2 Companies House verified7 do commercial work
Artificial grass installers in Swanage
Artificial grass installers in Swanage number 11 on this directory, ranked using 147 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. Most cover Swanage from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 11 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 10 publish photographs of finished work.
The Swanage average of 4.9★ sits above the UK-wide figure for this trade, which usually means an established local market where most work arrives by referral. 7 take on commercial work — schools, nurseries, sports surfaces and housing developments — which is the group to approach for anything larger than a domestic garden. 10 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 Swanage, and what do they cost?
There are 11 artificial grass installers covering Swanage, holding 147 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 Swanage
The best-reviewed artificial grass specialists covering Swanage, with photographs of their work and a real phone number on every profile.
19.6 miles
2Registered10 miles
Vivid Landscapers Ltd
Bournemouth
5.0· 4 reviews
“WOW what a service and team of very polite, respectful and skilled professionals. I was badly let down by a previous local company and 'the boys' came”
CommercialPlay areasPaving & groundworks
38.3 miles
Elite Resin Surfacing
Bournemouth
5.0· 7 reviews
“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 ”
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Every installer covering Swanage
11 installers
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1 Dorset Artificial Grass
5.0★9 reviews· Poole· 9.6 miles
2 Vivid Landscapers Ltd
5.0★4 reviews· Bournemouth· 10 miles
3 Elite Resin Surfacing
5.0★7 reviews· Bournemouth· 8.3 miles
4 Marshall Landscapes - Bournemouth
5.0★9 reviews· Bournemouth· 10 miles
5 Four groundworks and landscaping
4.9★34 reviews· Bournemouth· 11 miles
6 HOBEN Decking Specialists Ltd
4.8★44 reviews· Wimborne· 14 miles
7 BH Garden Solutions
5.0★25 reviews· Christchurch· 12 miles
8 Country Estate Grounds
5.0★5 reviews· Bournemouth· 9.8 miles
9 Gr8 Grass
5.0★1 reviews· Bournemouth· 11 miles
10 Sunshine Gardens
4.4★7 reviews· Christchurch· 11 miles
11 Heartwood Landscaping
5.0★2 reviews· Wimborne· 14 miles
What customers say about Swanage installers
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Swanage. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“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…”
“WOW what a service and team of very polite, respectful and skilled professionals. I was badly let down by a previous local company and 'the boys' came to review, treating me with compassion and enthusiasm to redesign, rectify previous workmanship and complete.…”
“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.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marshall Landscapes Review (Bournemouth) We hired Marshall Landscapes to replace our shared boundary with a modern composite fence and to dig out our driveway for a future build in Bournemouth. From the first visit, Phill was excellent—he brought physic…”
“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…”
“We are absolutely delighted with the work carried out by the team installing our artificial grass. From start to finish the team were professional, reliable and a pleasure to deal with. They were always on time, worked efficiently and kept everything clean an…”
How much artificial grass costs in Swanage
Artificial grass in Swanage 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 Swanage installers also offer
Useful if your garden needs more than turf laid over what is already there.
- Paving & groundworks10
- Landscaping9
- Decking5
- Fencing5
- Driveways4
Artificial grass in Swanage: common questions
How much does artificial grass cost in Swanage?
Supplied and fitted, artificial grass in Swanage 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 Swanage?
Dorset Artificial Grass currently ranks first for Swanage 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★. Vivid Landscapers Ltd and Elite Resin Surfacing follow closely — compare all 11 before deciding.
How many artificial grass installers cover Swanage?
11 installers cover Swanage on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 11 miles. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 7 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 Swanage?
No planning permission is needed for artificial grass in a domestic garden in Swanage 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 Swanage
Most Swanage installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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11 installers covering Swanage, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.