Artificial Grass in Ayrshire
Full excavation, layered sub-base, joins you can't see and pile that doesn't flatten in the first summer. The right answer for Ayrshire gardens with shade, pets or kids.
10-year manufacturer's guarantee · Full sub-base (not laid on soil) · Fixed written pricing
10 yr
Manufacturer's guarantee
100%
Full excavated sub-base
Pet-safe
Permeable backing options
Fixed
Written pricing, no extras
The Service
The difference between an artificial lawn that still looks great after five years and one that's flat, lifted at the edges and full of moss isn't the grass — it's what's under it. Cheap installs are rolled over compacted soil with a thin membrane and pinned at the edges. Within 18 months the surface dips, water pools, joins lift and weeds push through.
We install full-system: excavate 75-100mm, lay Type 1 hardcore compacted in layers, screened granite dust to a perfect plane, woven weed membrane, then premium UK-spec grass with hidden joins glued (not taped) on jointing tape, kiln-dried sand infilled and brushed for an upright pile.
It's the right choice for shaded gardens where a real lawn struggles, families with dogs and children who want a usable garden 12 months a year, busy professionals who don't want a maintenance commitment, and ground-floor flats with overlooked patches. We'll always tell you straight if real turf is the better answer for your space.
Why It Matters
Most artificial grass complaints aren't about the grass — they're about the install. Here's what goes wrong, and what it costs to put right.
Without proper kiln-dried sand infill, the pile lies flat and reflects sunlight. The 'plastic shine' look comes from skipping the infill stage.
Taped joins peel apart when the adhesive heats and contracts. We glue every join — they should be invisible at 1m and stay that way.
Without a draining sub-base, urine and rainwater sit on the surface. Within 6 months you've got moss, smell and a black tide line at the edges.
Pinned-only edges lift in winter when the ground heaves. We secure with treated timber edging or block-paved restraint.
Our Process
01
We measure, check existing drainage and soil, and talk through grass options (pile, colour, pet-spec) so you pick the right product.
02
75-100mm dug out, treated timber edging or paving restraint installed to a string line.
03
Type 1 MOT compacted in 50mm layers, then screened granite dust laid to a perfect plane with a slight fall for drainage.
04
Heavy-duty weed membrane, then grass rolled and acclimatised before cutting. Every join glued on jointing tape — never taped.
05
Kiln-dried sand infilled (or zeo-infill for pets) at the correct rate, power-brushed to lift the pile. You walk on it the same day.
Why Choose Us
UV stable, colour-fast and warrantied against pile collapse.
Permeable backing and zeo-infill that neutralises odour, not masks it.
No mud, no waiting for it to dry — kids and dogs out year-round.
Glued on jointing tape, pile direction matched. You shouldn't be able to find them.
A 10-minute brush every couple of months is the only upkeep.
Excavation depth, hardcore depth and grass spec all in writing.
In Detail
Most installers are vague about what's actually going under the grass. Here's exactly what's in our standard system — and the options for tougher conditions.
Standard residential: 75mm excavation, 50mm Type 1 MOT compacted in two layers, 25mm screened granite dust laid to a 1:80 fall. Heavy use / pet runs: 100mm excavation with 75mm Type 1. We never lay artificial grass directly onto soil or onto an existing lawn.
We carry three core specs: a 35mm 4-tone family grass (best all-rounder, soft underfoot), a 40mm luxury pile (premium look, garden showpiece), and a 30mm short-pile pet/play grass (more durable, easier to brush). All UV-stable, all 10-year guaranteed.
Treated softwood timber edging on stainless steel pins for soft-edge gardens; existing paving, decking or block-paving used as restraint where present. We don't pin into the lawn surface — every edge has a structural restraint.
Joins are made with polyurethane adhesive on a 300mm jointing tape, pile direction matched and weighted overnight. Stand on a properly made join in 12 months and you shouldn't be able to feel it.
Standard backing is permeable and drains at >60L/m²/min — more than any real rainfall. On heavy clay sites we install a perimeter or central drain into a soakaway as part of the sub-base. Quoted up front if needed.
For dog owners we recommend a shorter pile and zeo-infill (neutralises ammonia, not just masks it). For play areas we can supply a shockpad layer underneath for fall-height compliance up to 1.5m.
We install artificial grass for holiday lets, pubs, nurseries and care homes across Ayrshire. Commercial installs include a written maintenance schedule and an annual brush-and-infill service available on contract.
Where We Work
Same trusted local team in every town we cover.
Frequently Asked
Fully supplied and installed with a proper sub-base, typical pricing is £75-£110 per m² depending on grass spec and ground condition. A 30m² garden is usually £2,400-£3,200 all in. We always quote in writing.
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