Digging out the old grass
The old lawn was dug out completely rather than turfed over, so the new turf sits on fresh ground and can root properly.
Case study · Streatham SW12 · March 2025
New Rolawn Medallion front lawn in Streatham
Netza's front garden in Streatham had a tired lawn in a curved bed surrounded by the block paving drive. We dug out the old grass and laid new Rolawn Medallion turf in its place. One day, £900 all in, including VAT.
- Location
- Streatham, SW12
- Client
- Netza
- Price
- £900 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Turf
- Rolawn Medallion
- Preparation
- Old grass dug out
Where we started
The brief
Netza's house in Streatham has a front garden with a curved lawn bed set into a block paving drive. The old grass had seen better days, and a front lawn is the first thing visitors see.
Rather than patch it, the old grass was dug out and the whole bed returfed with premium Rolawn Medallion, a quick one-day job of the kind we do for turfing in Streatham.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Digging out the old lawn
The old grass was dug out across the whole curved bed.
Laying the Rolawn Medallion turf
New Rolawn Medallion turf was laid and cut neatly to the curved paving edge, all in one day.
Freshly laid Rolawn Medallion turf in a curved front lawn in Streatham 
New turf laid up to the block paving beside the bay window A few weeks later
By late April the new lawn had settled in and was growing well.
The Streatham front lawn established a few weeks after turfing
The finished work
The new front lawn
Budget
What it cost
This job cost £900 including VAT, all in: digging out the old grass and supplying and laying new Rolawn Medallion turf, done in one day. Larger lawns, new topsoil or levelling work change the price. See our turfing in Streatham page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £900 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Turf
- Rolawn Medallion
Questions
About new turf for front gardens
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does it cost to returf a front garden in Streatham?
Netza's front lawn in Streatham SW12 cost £900 including VAT to dig out the old grass and lay new Rolawn Medallion turf, done in one day.
Should old grass be dug out before new turf?
Yes. Laying turf over old grass leaves an uneven, spongy base and the new turf struggles to root. Digging the old lawn out gives the new turf a clean start.
What is Rolawn Medallion turf?
Medallion is Rolawn's premium turf. It is fine-leaved and dense, giving a smart, even lawn that suits front gardens where looks matter.
How soon can I walk on new turf?
Keep off it as much as possible for the first two to three weeks while it roots, and water it well, especially in dry weather. This lawn had settled in within a few weeks.
Do you lay turf near Streatham?
Yes, including Tulse Hill and West Norwood, Streatham Hill, Balham and Norbury. See all our landscaping in Streatham.
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