Turfing Contractors in Herne Hill delivering crisp, even lawns that suit period gardens and family spaces. From ground prep to premium turf laying, we handle every stage and leave you with clear aftercare advice.
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A new lawn can transform a tired garden in SE24, whether you’re near Brockwell Park or closer to Herne Hill station. Fine Landscaping provides complete turfing services, from careful lawn preparation to precise turf laying and levelling. We can also install drainage where water sits after heavy rain, helping your lawn stay usable. Expect clean edges, smooth finishes and a lawn that establishes quickly.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with compact rear gardens and side returns where access is tight. We’re used to working around basements, patios and mature borders in Dulwich, Brixton and Tulse Hill, keeping disruption low. If your garden has shade from neighbouring extensions or trees, we’ll recommend turf and seeding options that cope better. Our aim is a lawn that looks right for the property and performs well year-round.
Our process starts with assessing levels, soil condition and drainage, then supplying quality topsoil and premium turf to suit the site. We prepare the base properly, level for a neat finish, lay turf with tight joints, and water in thoroughly. You’ll receive straightforward aftercare advice on watering, first mowing and feeding so the lawn roots in strongly. With a local team only 15 minutes away, homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling and consistent results.
As turfing contractors herne hill area homeowners rely on, we plan around narrow access and controlled parking typical of SE24 streets. Ground conditions vary between compacted clay pockets and made-up soils from past landscaping, so we adjust topsoil depth and drainage design accordingly. Where gardens fall away or sit higher than neighbours, we set levels carefully to manage runoff. We also work considerately around shared boundaries and period features common across the London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark.
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Costs in SE24 depend on access, ground preparation and whether you need topsoil or drainage. As a guide, turf supply and laying often starts from around £20–£35 per m² on straightforward sites. With full lawn preparation, levelling and topsoil, many projects fall in the £35–£60 per m² range. Drainage installation, waste removal and tricky access can increase the total.
Most small to medium Herne Hill lawns can be prepared and turfed in 1–2 days. Larger gardens, significant levelling, or adding drainage channels may extend the job to 3–5 days. Timescales also depend on access through period terraces, how much old turf or rubble needs removing, and weather conditions. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule after a site visit and keep you updated.
Turfing and typical garden improvements are usually permitted and don’t require planning permission in the London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark. However, restrictions can apply if you’re in a conservation area, altering levels significantly, changing drainage discharge, or working near protected trees. If skips, parking suspensions or access licences are needed, we’ll advise and help you arrange them. We always aim to keep the work compliant and tidy.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering issues linked to installation such as poor levelling, inadequate base preparation or turf laying faults. Turf is a living product, so establishment depends on watering, mowing and weather; we’ll give clear aftercare guidance to maximise success. If any concerns arise early on, we’ll inspect promptly and recommend practical fixes. Optional aftercare visits can also be arranged.
We can supply premium turf options including hard-wearing family lawns, finer ornamental turf, and shade-tolerant choices where light is limited. If you prefer, we also offer seeding for larger areas or where access makes turf rolls harder to handle. Topsoil can be added to improve structure and levels, and we can include drainage installation for persistently wet spots. We’ll help you choose based on sun, foot traffic, pets and how quickly you want results.
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