Those chalky slopes around Biggin Hill needn't remain patchy and bare. Creating a lush green lawn on Kent's North Downs requires local knowledge and the right approach to soil preparation.
Response within 24 hours
Installing a new lawn in TN16 presents unique challenges, particularly with the area's characteristic chalk substrate and variable drainage. Properties near the old airfield often face exposed conditions, whilst gardens tucked into the valley towards Keston enjoy more shelter but battle different soil compositions. Years of working across Biggin Hill's diverse terrain – from the newer developments off Jail Lane to established homes along Main Road – have taught us which turf varieties thrive here.
Ground preparation determines everything. Strip away the thin topsoil common to many Biggin Hill gardens and you'll hit chalk fast. That's why we import quality screened topsoil, graded specifically for lawn establishment, creating a minimum 150mm growing medium. Careful levelling follows, addressing those notorious slopes that characterise properties from Tatsfield through to Westerham. Finally, premium grade turf – selected for chalk tolerance and our 600-foot elevation – gets laid with millimetre precision.
Local suppliers know our vans well after two decades serving TN16. Rather than promise the earth, we deliver lawns that actually establish in Biggin Hill's specific conditions.
Rated 4.9/5 from over 280 verified reviews
Most semi-detached properties around Oaklands Road or Sunningvale Avenue, with gardens around 80-100m², see costs between £1,800-£2,400 including full ground preparation. Larger plots towards Single Street often range £3,000-£4,500.
Absolutely – from Berry's Green right through to Leaves Green, including all of central Biggin Hill. We also serve neighbouring Keston, Westerham and Tatsfield regularly.
Standard Biggin Hill gardens need 2-3 days: ground preparation on day one, turfing on day two. Larger or more complex sites might stretch to 4-5 days.
Each installation carries our decade-long establishment guarantee – if properly maintained following our care guide, we'll address any failure issues for ten full years.
Tempting as it seems, laying turf over existing grass guarantees failure. The chalk soil beneath needs proper cultivation, improved drainage channels, and that crucial imported topsoil layer for successful establishment.
Get your free, no-obligation quote today.