Removing the old artificial grass
The old artificial grass was taken up across all the play areas so the new grass could go down on a fresh, properly prepared base.
Case study · Tooting SW17 · May–June 2025
New artificial grass for Little Beams nursery in Tooting
Little Beams nursery in Tooting needed new artificial grass across its outdoor play areas. We took up the old artificial grass, put down a new permeable hardcore base with a granite dust laying course, and laid around 120m² of new 40mm artificial grass. Five days on site, £16,000 including VAT, fully done.
- Location
- Tooting, SW17
- Client
- Little Beams nursery
- Price
- £16,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 5 days
- Artificial grass
- Around 120m², 40mm pile
- Base
- Permeable hardcore base, granite dust
Where we started
The brief
Little Beams is a children's nursery in Tooting with outdoor play areas covered in artificial grass. The old grass had worn out and needed replacing across around 120m².
Rather than lay new grass on the old base, everything was taken back and rebuilt on a new permeable base, so the play areas drain properly and stay level under heavy daily use. It is a good example of the artificial grass in Tooting we install for homes and businesses.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Taking up the old grass
The old artificial grass was removed across the play areas.
New permeable base and granite dust
A permeable hardcore base was laid and compacted, then topped with a compacted granite dust laying course.
Compacting the granite dust laying course at the Tooting nursery 
Granite dust base laid along a side area ready for grass Laying 120m² of 40mm grass
New 40mm artificial grass was rolled out, joined and fitted across the play areas.
New artificial grass laid in front of the nursery sheds 
Artificial grass fitted around the play area edges The finished play areas
The play equipment went back on the new grass, ready for the children.
New artificial grass beside the nursery garden room 
Fenced play area with new artificial grass
Video
Before and after on video
Little Beams nursery's play area in Tooting before the work, with the worn old artificial grass.
The finished play areas at Little Beams nursery in Tooting, with 120m² of new 40mm artificial grass.
The finished work
The finished play areas
Budget
What it cost
This project cost £16,000 including VAT, fully done: removing the old artificial grass, a new permeable hardcore base, a granite dust laying course and around 120m² of new 40mm artificial grass, in five days. That is roughly £133 per m² for a complete replacement. See our artificial grass in Tooting page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £16,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 5 days
- Artificial grass
- Around 120m², 40mm pile
Questions
About artificial grass for nurseries
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does nursery artificial grass cost in Tooting?
Little Beams nursery in Tooting SW17 cost £16,000 including VAT for removing the old grass, a new permeable hardcore base, granite dust and around 120m² of 40mm artificial grass, done in five days. That is roughly £133 per m².
What pile height is best for a nursery?
This nursery has a 40mm pile, which feels soft and full underfoot while standing up well to daily play.
Why does artificial grass need a permeable base?
Rain has to drain straight through artificial grass. A permeable hardcore base lets it soak away, so the play area does not puddle or stay wet.
Why use granite dust under artificial grass?
Granite dust compacts into a smooth, firm and level laying course on top of the base while still letting water through, which keeps the finished grass flat.
Can you work around a nursery's opening times?
Yes. We plan the work around the setting's needs. This job took five days on site.
Do you install artificial grass near Tooting?
Yes, including Streatham, Balham and Earlsfield. See all our landscaping in Tooting.
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