That patchy stretch of earth behind your Penge home deserves better. Whether you're tackling a narrow Victorian terrace plot or breathing life into a tired 1930s semi garden, fresh turf changes everything.
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Penge gardens face their own set of challenges - clay-heavy soil from decades of London living, shade from neighbouring properties, and those awkward shapes that come with SE20's mixed housing stock. Installing a lawn isn't just about rolling out grass; it's understanding how your specific plot behaves through the seasons. Local knowledge matters when you're dealing with everything from waterlogged corners near the railway cuttings to bone-dry patches under mature street trees.
Ground preparation makes or breaks a lawn installation. Strip away the old surface, level out those frustrating dips and bumps, then build up a proper growing medium that won't turn to concrete come August. Quality turf needs 100mm of decent topsoil minimum - skimp here and you'll see brown patches within months. The right grass variety depends on your garden's personality: shade-tolerant blends for north-facing Crystal Palace borders, hard-wearing options for families with kids tearing about.
Twenty years laying lawns across SE20 teaches you which suppliers deliver turf that actually thrives in our pocket of South London. From compact Anerley courtyards to sprawling Beckenham borders, every installation gets the same meticulous attention.
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Most SE20 gardens run between 40-80 square metres, putting lawn installation at £1,200-£2,400 including ground prep and premium turf. Smaller terraced plots might come in under £1,000, while larger Victorian properties could reach £3,500.
Absolutely - from the conservation areas near Penge East station to the newer developments towards Beckenham, we've turfed gardens in every corner of SE20.
Light foot traffic after 2-3 weeks, but hold off on the garden parties for 6 weeks. Spring and autumn installations establish fastest - summer lawns need more patience and watering.
Every lawn installation carries a decade-long guarantee. If any areas fail to establish despite proper care, we'll return and replace those sections at no charge. This covers everything except obvious neglect or extreme weather damage.
Sloping gardens are common around Crystal Palace heights - we'll either terrace severe gradients or use specialised pinning techniques to secure turf on moderate slopes. Proper drainage becomes crucial to prevent washout during our notorious autumn downpours.
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