Those sloping gardens around Knole Park don't lay themselves flat, and neither should your new lawn look anything less than perfect. Getting grass right in Sevenoaks means understanding chalk soil, tree shade patterns, and the unique drainage challenges that come with North Downs geography.
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Installing lawns across Sevenoaks requires more than just rolling out turf and hoping for the best. The clay-heavy soil near Seal demands different preparation than the sandy patches you'll find towards Otford. Years of working on everything from compact Dunton Green railway cottages to sprawling Kippington estates has taught us that each garden tells its own story through its soil.
Ground preparation begins with stripping away the old surface, then addressing compaction issues that plague many TN14 properties built on former farmland. Fresh topsoil gets graded to create gentle falls away from your home - crucial given how Sevenoaks' hillside location channels water downhill during those notorious Kent downpours. The final turf selection depends on factors like foot traffic expectations, shade tolerance needed for tree-lined boundaries, and whether you're dealing with the acidic conditions common near Kemsing's woodland edges.
Local knowledge matters when your garden backs onto ancient woodland or sits on the spring line that runs through TN15. Having installed hundreds of lawns between Riverhead and Weald, we've learned which turf varieties thrive despite challenging conditions.
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Most three-bedroom properties around Bradbourne or St John's Hill have rear gardens between 80-120 square metres, typically costing £2,500-£4,000 including ground preparation. Larger detached homes near Wildernesse might reach £6,000-£8,000 depending on access difficulties and existing ground conditions.
Absolutely - from Shoreham's riverside plots to Halstead's hilltop gardens, including all TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcodes. Regular projects take us through Chevening, Sundridge, and as far as Borough Green's new developments.
Weather permitting, most residential lawns take 2-3 days from start to finish. Larger properties or those requiring extensive groundwork might need 4-5 days, especially if machinery access is restricted through narrow Victorian alleyways.
Every installation includes decade-long coverage against establishment failures. Should any areas struggle - perhaps due to unexpected tree root competition or drainage issues - replacement turf and labour costs nothing extra for ten full years.
Hillside installations are our bread and butter, particularly around Montreal Park and Hitchen Hatch areas. Terracing, retention systems, or specialist slope-stabilising turf varieties help create usable lawn space even on challenging gradients. Sometimes a combination of lawn and planted banks works best for really steep sections.
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