Artificial Grass Installers Reading

Artificial Grass Installation Reading

All the synthetic grass, as well as artificial turf installers we have at Artificial Grass Reading, are specially trained and also fully certified professionals who understand every aspect of the artificial grass installation process. When you're seeking the very best artificial lawn and expert 4G astroturf fitters, look no further than our team of seasoned technicians.

As far as installation is concerned, we have the procedure down to a precision art form.

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Our artificial grass fitters in Reading will want to know your design aspirations as one of the first steps of the procedure prior to any fitting. Letting clients know what alternatives they may have on edging, joint positions all need to be known before installation so that we can avoid reworking and additional costs. We work in close collaboration with our customers, we intend to make certain that your vision of the lawn you desire is met to the optimum. Prior to beginning installation once we know your design and layout preferences we will need to check on the existing ground and how well it drains and whether some subtle instalment modifications may be beneficial to reduce water build-up following heavy rains. We are diligent in preventing future issues by considering existing elements which may affect your grass with a brand-new artificial lawn. We take measurements as well as draw up our initial draft of the total design. We will also need to consider aspects such as grass pile direction and where any necessary joints may end up. Depending on where the grass this cut may allow a couple of alternative joint options without affecting wastage. The bordering you want will certainly play its part in the installation process with the most common being wooden sleepers where previously a client's lawn ran up to a flower bed. Where your existing lawn runs along a straight line fitting sleepers is a great way to finish off the grass and create a barrier to prevent soil from spilling over onto the edges of your synthetic grass. If you are having your fake grass fitted onto decking which has a very precise straight edge this can simply be cut to follow this edge or be fixed down the side of the decking if desired. Where the grass will butt up to the paving the grass will be fitted flush to the side of the paving stones. Hopefully, you can see how some decisions on these different elements can influence the look and expenses to some degree so the total fitting cost does not simply stop at the grass itself. 

Ground Preparation before laying artificial turf

The next step of the fitting procedure is ground preparation. It plays an important part in the performance and long term stability and drainage of your artificial lawn and we need to check for any existing electrical cables, telephone, broadband, or piping that needs to remain under the area where we will be installing your synthetic grass. If replacing an existing lawn we will get rid of the turf and also any additional soil that requires removal to allow a sufficient depth of sub-base to be laid. Correct base preparation is critical to the long-term health of your fake grass, so our service technicians at Artificial Grass Reading make certain to pay very close attention to it. Depending on nature of your existing ground beneath your turn will influence the amount of aggregate they may be laid to help with effective drainage. The amount of base will also depend on whether or not you want to follow the existing slope or whether your want to use this as an opportunity to make some slight adjustments to the slope and cater to some different edging that will affect the height of your artificial grass verge. The fitting of a weed membrane is laid on top of the aggregate upon which sand is placed on top to provide a porous flat surface onto which your chosen artificial grass is placed. 

It is generally a much simpler process to fit artificial grass onto a hard base such as concrete or decking. However, you will get different results, especially on concrete as this is nonporous. Fitting artificial grass over concrete is normally done as a temporary measure as part of our rental offering where synthetic grass may be simply p[laced on top of both existing grass and concrete for a temporary event to provide a consistent surface for guests to walk across comfortably with little chance of slipping.

Fake grass installation - artificial grass Reading supply & fit

The part of the installation which really starts to excite customers is the laying of the artificial turf itself. The artificial grass rolls are carefully positioned so that they can be rolled out smoothly without damaging the smooth and flattened base below it. Clearly, the orientation is double-checked so that we know that we will achieve the best fit and follow the agreed orientation and position of any joints. If more than one roll is being laid next to each other it is important to ensure the pile direction is the same way to make any joints as invisible as possible. Once the grass has been rolled out we begin the process of cutting to fit and fixing it down. Where there are joints, we will set the appropriate jointing strip beneath both edges and ensure that these are as close to each other as possible before fixing to achieve an almost invisible joint. 

Then comes the stage where we affix the artificial turf to the boundary edges of the area so that we continually get a perfectly flat fit with no air pockets, lumps, or creases. Once it has all been laid we go round inspecting all aspects of the fitting and we encourage you to accompany us whilst we do it so we know you are completely satisfied with our workmanship. As previously mentioned whilst we aim to keep to our agreed installation schedule there will be times when the weather can play its part. We will always come back as soon as practical to finish the job off properly and as we take no payment until the job is complete you have complete peace of mind knowing you'll get a quality installation. Trying to complete a task in the wrong conditions will affect certain aspects of fitting so when getting quotes if any company absolutely guarantees a completion timeframe with no caveats we weary. We provide guarantees for 10 years and the reason we provide such a guarantee is that we do it right the first time so there will be no reason for us to come back and you remain happy with your new lawn for many years beyond its initial fitting.

Finishing off your artificial grass installation

Once your new artificial grass or astroturf pitch has been laid it isn't the end of our work. We take pride in the complete finishing of your artificial grass installation. How we leave your property and ensure that you are wowed by the whole experience is important to us. 

Almost every fitting will result in a number of off-cuts being available. As you have effectively paid for all the artificial grass which we brought to your property if you can make good use of them then by all means please let us know. We have seen a number of people keep larger cuts to lay partially over areas of decking or a patio with smaller offcuts being used to lay plant pots on top off. For the materials, you do not wish to keep we will take all of these away and dispose of them responsibly and recycle as much as possible. Only when the whole area is tidied up and as good as, if not better than, when we started will we see our job as completed and ask for it to be signed off for approval by you.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Do you supply as well as fit artificial grass?

    Yes we can just supply artificial grass  - although the bulk of what we do is supply and fit. We pride ourselves on the qualitty of our artifical grass installationand when issuing guarantees most artificial grass fitters will only provide guarnatees on materials they are familiar with and have sourced themselves. If you are trying to get artificial grass on a budget beware as this may be a false economy. Regular artificial grass installers will have good trade rates with their synthetic grass suppliers so should be able to get the materials as a better price than you can get yourself. Whilst there are several online companies which will offer budget grasses a good or bad installation will make the biggest difference to the enjoyment of your artificial grass.

  • Which is the best artificial grass?

    There isn't one single best artificial grass that will be best for every location, cirumstances, budget and purpose. This is ther reason we and other artifical and astro turf provides have a range. The best example of this surrounds the use of artificial grass. If you are looking at getting a 4G football pitch, which can be used for other sports such as Hockey or tennis then this will have very different attributes to a luxury artifical lawn. Hockey or tennis players would hate trying to play their sport on a 45mm high thick lush, luxury artificial grass - it would be a nightmare for them. Likewise you would not want a 4G astroturf in your back garden where you are trying to have a natural looking lush lawn. Dog owners generally choose a mid-height 35-38mm high synthetic grass as this provide a good balance  between aesthetics and practicallity for cleaning up after their dog. A pub would want something hard wearing to cater for lots of foot traffic so a long pile may not look so good if constantly trodden down. Talk to the experts at Artificial Grass Reading and once we know how you intend to use your fake grass we can help you decide on the best artificial grass for you!

  • How much is artificial grass installation in Reading?

    This will depend on what specification of grass you choose, how large the area you want covered, its shape and what is the existing surface it is replacing?

    Generally the larger the area the slightly cheaper the total cost per square meter but ther have to be caveats to this. If the shape of the area you want to cover is an unusal shape or width you may end up with a large amount of artificial grass wastage. Artifical grass comes in rolls and the width of the roll will influence how much wastage you have and wether joining two widths of grass will be required. All grass bought will be yours, so any off cuts can perhaps be utilised in other areas of your garden but for the section in question this will pro rata a higher square mter rate.

    If you have no clue as to what to expect then a good start point would be to use £75 per m2 to give you an indication of what your area could cost for full supply and fit with our most popular grass in a garden scenario.

  • Can you fit artificial grass on top of decking?

    Yes we can. This has become more popular in recent years as an alternative to contrantly protecting and treating wooden decking. It is a good way of making wooden decking much safer in wet conditions. The down side is that unless yo are prepared to roll up the synthetic grass and treat the wood underneath as recommended you will shorten the life of your decking as water will not be able to evaporate as quickly and the result will mean more moisture increaase into a wood which is not protected. Fitting artificial grass on top of decking is most frequently done as a wooden deck is showing signs of weathering. An artificial grass layer completely transforms the decking area giving it a new lease of life and most people will be very pleased with this outcome to take them to the time when the whole top decking surface needs replacing.

  • Does your artificial grass fade over time?

    No. All are grasses include a UV protective coating which prevents the grass from fading and should continue to look great well past our standard guarantee period of 10 years.

  • What do you recommend to finish off artificial grass edging?

    This will depend on your specific fitting. For garden installations wooden sleepers are very popular as an edge but sometimes along one edge there will be an existing wall and at another end it can be fitted so that it butts right updo an existing patio or paved pathway. 

    The aesthetic finish is a very personal choice so we tend to let you let us know what you would like and if we know it is practical to do we will happliy provide you with your choice of edge finish.