That patchy, worn-out grass deserves better. Banstead's chalk downland soil poses unique challenges, but with the right approach, your garden can flourish year-round.
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Living near Banstead Downs brings its own gardening quirks – shallow topsoil over chalk, sharp drainage, and those inevitable dry patches by July. Installing a new lawn here isn't just about rolling out turf and hoping for the best. Local knowledge matters when you're dealing with everything from Victorian villa gardens to modern developments off Holly Lane.
Quality lawn installation begins beneath the surface. Soil improvement typically involves adding 100-150mm of screened topsoil, particularly crucial given Banstead's chalky substrate. Premium turf varieties selected for drought tolerance perform exceptionally well here. Proper ground preparation includes removing stones, levelling undulations, and incorporating organic matter – essential steps that distinguish a lawn lasting decades from one struggling after the first dry spell.
Twenty years working across SM7 has taught us which grass varieties thrive between Nork roundabout and Epsom Downs. Every installation includes detailed aftercare guidance specific to your plot's conditions.
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Garden lawns in SM7 typically range £25-40 per square metre installed, depending on access and ground conditions. A standard 100m² lawn usually costs £2,500-4,000 complete.
Absolutely – we install lawns throughout SM7, from Banstead village centre to properties bordering Tadworth and along the A217.
Most Banstead gardens need 2-3 days: ground preparation on day one, turf laying day two. Larger properties or challenging slopes might extend to 4-5 days.
Each lawn includes our decade-long guarantee covering establishment issues. This protects against failure due to installation faults, though proper watering remains essential.
Slopes are common here, especially properties backing onto the Downs. We use specialised pinning techniques and erosion control measures to ensure turf establishes properly on gradients up to 30 degrees.
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