Kandla grey patio and new lawn in Shortlands
A garden fully dug out through the house for 25m² of Kandla grey paving, topsoil and new rolled turf, for £8,000 including VAT.
- Price
- £8,000 inc. VAT
Beckenham BR3 · Turfing & new lawns
Turfing in Beckenham
A lawn that copes with Beckenham clay.
As local turfing contractors, we lay new turf lawns across Beckenham BR3, and most of the work happens before a single roll arrives: the old lawn out, the soil dug and turned over, fresh topsoil spread and levelled. Our nearest turfing jobs are in Shortlands and Catford, with real photos, sizes and prices below.
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Your garden, considered
Why new turf fails on clay, and how we stop it
Many Beckenham gardens sit on heavy clay. It drains slowly, packs hard in summer and stays wet in winter, so turf rolled straight onto it tends to yellow, sink in patches or sit in puddles. We dig the area over, break up the compacted ground, take the old lawn and weeds away, and bring in fresh topsoil so the new roots have something good to grow into.
The long rear gardens behind Beckenham's Edwardian and interwar houses are well suited to a proper lawn, and turf gives you a usable one in days rather than the months seed takes. On our Catford job a thin, patchy 50m² lawn was dug, topsoiled and relaid with Rolawn Medallion turf in two days.
Every turfing quote we give covers the whole job: lifting the old lawn, digging and levelling, topsoil, the turf itself, cutting it neatly to borders and paving, and taking all the waste away.
Real jobs · real prices
More new lawns near Beckenham
Three more documented jobs with new turf, all within about four miles of Beckenham, each with a full case study showing the scope, photos and price.
Curved porcelain patio, composite deck and new lawn in South Norwood
A garden stripped back and rebuilt in two weeks: a rendered retaining wall, around 20m² of curved beige porcelain, a 4m x 4m composite deck, steps, new turf and circular flower beds.
- Price
- £17,000–£22,000
- Time on site
- 2 weeks
New Rolawn Medallion turf lawn in West Norwood
Old concrete broken out and green waste and roots cleared into a skip, soil dug and turned over, fresh topsoil levelled and 30m² of Rolawn Medallion turf laid, in two days for £3,500 including VAT.
- Price
- £3,500 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 2 days
Details from our portfolio
Photos from our Catford lawn, 2.6 miles from Beckenham
Every photo here is from the 50m² Rolawn Medallion lawn we laid for Helen in Catford SE6, from the dug-over soil to the finished turf.
Materials & possibilities
Ways to get a new lawn in Beckenham
Most lawns we lay are one of these three. We will tell you at the survey which suits your garden and budget.
Topsoil and levels on heavy ground
On clay the soil underneath matters more than the turf on top. We dig and turn the ground to loosen it, remove stones, roots and the old lawn, then spread fresh topsoil and level it so there are no hollows for water to collect in. Turf laid on a firm, even bed knits down quickly and mows flat from the first cut.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Free survey
We measure the lawn, look at the soil, levels and drainage, and check access.
Written quote
One price for lifting, digging, topsoil, turf, cutting in and waste removal.
Prepare and lay
Dig over, topsoil and level, then lay the turf tight with staggered joints.
Aftercare
We water it in and explain how to keep it watered while the roots take.
Documented project · Catford SE6 · 2.6 miles from Beckenham
New Rolawn Medallion turf lawn in Catford
In Catford, about 2.6 miles from Beckenham, Helen's long garden had a thin, patchy lawn. In two days the soil was dug and turned over, the old lawn and waste taken away, fresh topsoil spread and levelled, and 50m² of Rolawn Medallion turf laid end to end, for £3,500 including VAT. Drag the slider to compare.
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How much does new turf cost in Beckenham?
A straightforward lawn replacement near Beckenham has cost £3,500 including VAT for both a 50m² lawn in Catford and a 30m² lawn in West Norwood where old concrete had to come out first. A small front lawn in Streatham was £900 in a day. The size, how much has to be removed, the topsoil needed and access through the house set the price.
Request your free quote- Lawn size
- The area of turf and topsoil needed.
- Removal
- Old lawn, weeds, roots or concrete to break out and take away.
- Ground preparation
- Digging over clay, levelling and fresh topsoil.
- Access
- Wheelbarrowing everything through the house adds labour.
Compare like for like. Check that each quote includes removing the old lawn, digging over, the depth of fresh topsoil, the turf grade and waste removal, not just the turf.
What recent new lawns near Beckenham cost
| Project | Where | Time on site | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rolawn Medallion turf lawn in Catford | Catford SE6 | 2 days | £3,500 inc. VAT |
| New Rolawn Medallion turf lawn in West Norwood | West Norwood SE27 | 2 days | £3,500 inc. VAT |
| New Rolawn Medallion front lawn in Streatham | Streatham SW12 | 1 day | £900 inc. VAT |
| Kandla grey patio and new lawn in Shortlands | Shortlands BR2 | – | £8,000 inc. VAT |
Prices as shown on each case study. Every garden is different, so your price is fixed in a written quote after a free survey.
Beckenham · BR3
Turf laid across every part of Beckenham
We lay lawns from Clock House and New Beckenham to Eden Park, Elmers End and the larger gardens of Park Langley. In Elmers End we have replaced a worn lawn with astro grass and sleeper beds, and in Shortlands, a mile away, we dug out a whole garden through the house for paving and new rolled turf.
Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 4 miles from Beckenham, and we work throughout the Borough of Bromley.
- Clock House
- New Beckenham
- Kelsey Park
- Eden Park
- Elmers End
- Park Langley
- Langley Park
- Shortlands
- Birkbeck
- West Wickham
A few useful answers
Turfing in Beckenham: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsHow much does it cost to returf a lawn in Beckenham?
Our nearest lawn replacements were £3,500 including VAT for 50m² of Rolawn Medallion in Catford and £3,500 for 30m² in West Norwood, where old concrete was broken out first. Your price is fixed in a written quote after a free survey.
Will new turf grow on Beckenham clay soil?
Yes, if the ground is prepared. We dig over and loosen the clay, remove the old lawn and weeds, and lay fresh topsoil before the turf, so the roots are not sitting on hard, wet clay.
How long does it take to lay a new lawn?
A typical back lawn takes two days: day one to dig, clear and topsoil, day two to lay the turf. Both our Catford and West Norwood lawns were done in two days.
What turf do you use?
We have laid Rolawn Medallion premium turf on several recent jobs, including Catford, West Norwood and a front lawn in Streatham. We can talk through other grades at the survey.
Can you put a lawn where there is concrete now?
Yes. In West Norwood we broke out old concrete, cleared roots and green waste into a skip, turned the soil, brought in topsoil and laid 30m² of turf, all in two days.
Do you take the old lawn away?
Yes. Lifting the old lawn and removing it, along with any weeds, roots and spoil, is included in every turfing price we give.
How soon can I walk on new turf?
Keep foot traffic light for the first two to three weeks while the roots knit into the topsoil, and water it well, especially in warm weather. We go through aftercare with you when we hand over.
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Tell us about your turfing project in Beckenham. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
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