19.7 milesSynthetic Turf Maintenance
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
“problem solved with this company....for over 2 years no one was able to to help me build some form of step to allow me to get outside into my back gar”
Artificial grass installers in Whitby number 8 on this directory, ranked using 74 verified reviews and an area-wide average of 4.9 out of 5. Most cover Whitby from nearby towns — the median distance from the centre is 18 miles, which is a normal working radius for this trade. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration, and 7 publish photographs of finished work.
The Whitby 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. 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. 3 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 8 artificial grass installers covering Whitby, holding 74 verified reviews between them at an average of 4.9 out of 5. Teesside garden and fencing services ranks first on 5.0★ from 10 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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19.7 milesSaltburn-by-the-Sea
“problem solved with this company....for over 2 years no one was able to to help me build some form of step to allow me to get outside into my back gar”
29.7 milesSaltburn-by-the-Sea
“Amazing quality work, I now have a garden I can use 365 days a year, rather than the swamp it was before, even trees cut in make it look authentic, wo”
320 miles“We phoned up for a quote to get 2 fences and a raised bed fitted and within a few days we had a reply and mick come round to give us a quote,we couldn”
8 installers
5.0★3 reviews· Saltburn-by-the-Sea· 9.7 miles
5.0★1 reviews· Saltburn-by-the-Sea· 9.7 miles
5.0★10 reviews· Redcar· 20 miles
5.0★9 reviews· Scarborough· 18 miles
5.0★41 reviews· Guisborough· 18 miles
5.0★4 reviews· Scarborough· 16 miles
4.0★6 reviews· Guisborough· 19 miles
Unrated· Middlesbrough· 26 miles
Verified verified reviews left for installers covering Whitby. We publish them unedited, including the phrasing.
“problem solved with this company....for over 2 years no one was able to to help me build some form of step to allow me to get outside into my back garden due to my disability...no problem for these guys, built a lovely step I can use with my wheelchair, added…”
“Amazing quality work, I now have a garden I can use 365 days a year, rather than the swamp it was before, even trees cut in make it look authentic, wouldn't go anywhere else, guaranteed work too puts your mind at rest”
“We phoned up for a quote to get 2 fences and a raised bed fitted and within a few days we had a reply and mick come round to give us a quote,we couldn't believe how much more cheaper he was than other companies in the area. On the day of fitting he came round…”
“Our new build garden was built horrendously by the original builders. It was built over big rocks and broken glass which was unacceptable. GardTech, instead just taking our money to rectify it told us how to contact the original housing company themselves for…”
“From the very start, Danny, Jake and James have been a pleasure to work with. Danny listened to our ideas, devised a plan, provided a detailed quote, and turned it into a reality. We suffered with a boggy garden, so they pulled out all the stops to make sure t…”
“Shame I could not give more than a 5 this company is amazing their attention to detail professional approach is a credit to you all. Just finished a massive project at our property and it looks superb totally transformed both front and back gardens. Karen and…”
Artificial grass in Whitby 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 Whitby 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.
Teesside garden and fencing services currently ranks first for Whitby on this directory, with 5.0★ from 10 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★. Synthetic Turf Management and Teesside garden and fencing services follow closely — compare all 8 before deciding.
8 installers cover Whitby on this directory. 0 are based in the town itself and the rest travel in, with a median distance of 18 miles. 2 are matched to an active Companies House registration and 5 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 Whitby 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 North Yorkshire council if you are unsure.
Most Whitby installers travel to these towns too — worth checking if you want more quotes.
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8 installers covering Whitby, last verified 9 August 2026. Ratings and review text are sourced from public business listings; company status from Companies House.