Artificial grass

Mantis Toboggan

Thinking of putting down artificial grass in the back garden as the soil isn't great and I can see it being waterlogged for 5 months of the year and a mud field for the other 7. It's a small garden around around 50 Square metres.

Has anyone used artificial grass or has any recommendation?

jomalone14

I had my back garden done in March this year, after the snow cleared.
I had been living with a muddy, compacted, very patchy and miserable lawn for 3 years thanks to my 3 dogs using it as a racetrack. The winter was a nightmare as rain just pooled and never drained, rendering it a mud bath.

I haven't regretted it for one minute. 3 months ago, I also got the front lawn done and it looks amazing. The neighbours were joking that I was the only one in the neighbourhood that had green grass this summer!

The total area done between front and back was 71 sq metres. Sanctuary Synthetics did the job from start to finish and I can't recommend them highly enough. No connection, just a happy customer.

Hope this helps.

Paranoid Mandroid

jomalone14 wrote: »

I had my back garden done in March this year, after the snow cleared.
I had been living with a muddy, compacted, very patchy and miserable lawn for 3 years thanks to my 3 dogs using it as a racetrack. The winter was a nightmare as rain just pooled and never drained, rendering it a mud bath.

I haven't regretted it for one minute. 3 months ago, I also got the front lawn done and it looks amazing. The neighbours were joking that I was the only one in the neighbourhood that had green grass this summer!

The total area done between front and back was 71 sq metres. Sanctuary Synthetics did the job from start to finish and I can't recommend them highly enough. No connection, just a happy customer.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the information, glad you're happy. Mind me asking how much it cost?

jomalone14

Paranoid Mandroid wrote: »

Thanks for the information, glad you're happy. Mind me asking how much it cost?

PM sent

Fr_Dougal

jomalone14 wrote: »

PM sent

Could you send me the details too, thinking about getting the front done.

Cheers!

Also me! Thanks

Mantis Toboggan

Same please. Thanks.

jtown

same please - interested in getting

jomalone14

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Could you send me the details too, thinking about getting the front done.

Cheers!

Done

jomalone14

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Same please. Thanks.

Done

jomalone14

jtown wrote: »

same please - interested in getting

Done

jomalone14

Dónal wrote: »

Also me! Thanks

Donal, for some strange reason, Boards don't recognise your username when I try to send you a pm.....could be my MacBook either. Send me a PM if you like and I'll respond to that

jtown

Have you any pictures of the work?

jomalone14

jtown wrote: »

Have you any pictures of the work?

I have lots but haven't a clue how to post them on here. PM an email address to me if you like and I'll gladly send you some.

Fingal Raven1

Hi

I would take a pm too please

lawred2

Have had artificial down out the back for three years now.

Still looks as good as the day we put it down. Worth every penny and more.

kennM

Sorry for late response... very interested. Could you ping on details and photos also please. Prob comparable size also. Appreciate it

jomalone14

kennM wrote: »

Sorry for late response... very interested. Could you ping on details and photos also please. Prob comparable size also. Appreciate it

No problem. Can you PM me an email address and I'll send pics/details on to you? Thanks

Time2GetFit

jomalone14 wrote: »

No problem. Can you PM me an email address and I'll send pics/details on to you? Thanks

Hi-any chance of details and photos of the work please? Currently trying to look at suppliers and Sanctuary Synthetics is one we are looking at.

many thanks!

OU812

Would also appreciate a pm on cost & some photos.

They should be paying you a commission at this point!

Ultimate Seduction

Can you post the cost of it on the thread, why is it a secret?

mirrorwall14

I'd love to get an idea on cost for this too!

Ultimate Seduction

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

I'd love to get an idea on cost for this too!

Seems it's top secret. Weird

standardg60

In fairness I wouldn't expect anyone to post their private business on here.

The highest quality grass costs circa 33euro per sq. Mtr, but every installation cost is going to be different depending on what's required.

Just get some quotes, there are plenty of landscapers who install artificial grass too so you don't have to go directly to a supplier.

jomalone14

standardg60 wrote: »

In fairness I wouldn't expect anyone to post their private business on here.

The highest quality grass costs circa 33euro per sq. Mtr, but every installation cost is going to be different depending on what's required.

Just get some quotes, there are plenty of landscapers who install artificial grass too so you don't have to go directly to a supplier.

Thanks! That's exactly why I won't post prices/my private business on here. Every job is different so what I would post would not be directly relevant to anyone.
However, I'm more than happy to email pics and info of my particular job on to anyone that would like to PM me.

Ultimate Seduction

jomalone14 wrote: »

Thanks! That's exactly why I won't post prices/my private business on here. Every job is different so what I would post would not be directly relevant to anyone.

But you Pm it to any stranger that asks

salmocab

jomalone14 wrote: »

Thanks! That's exactly why I won't post prices/my private business on here. Every job is different so what I would post would not be directly relevant to anyone.

I’m actually looking at sanctuary synthetics at the moment did they do any other work at the time? I need a small patio laid as part of the job and it would be handy to use one crowd.

jomalone14

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

But you Pm it to any stranger that asks

And that is my prerogative to do so.

Mantis Toboggan

It's easy to get a quote for any job from these companies. Figure out what area you require and contact them.

Every job is different, some will just want the artificial grass, others will want it installed and others will want other ground works included which makes the price largely irrelevant.

jomalone14

salmocab wrote: »

I’m actually looking at sanctuary synthetics at the moment did they do any other work at the time? I need a small patio laid as part of the job and it would be handy to use one crowd.

Yes, they did raised beds for me surrounded by stone walls around the perimeter of the back garden. I would imagine they would do a patio for you but you'd have to ask them.

raxy

I would recommend getting a detailed written quote first outlining exactly what work they are going to do & watch to make sure they do it.
I had to threaten legal action after the con job they did on my garden

gelsthe

jomalone14 wrote:

Yes, they did raised beds for me surrounded by stone walls around the perimeter of the back garden. I would imagine they would do a patio for you but you'd have to ask them.

Hiya, would you mind PM me the price also? I'd really appreciate a pic too as I've aimed work need around the sides also... thanks.

salmocab

jomalone14 wrote: »

Yes, they did raised beds for me surrounded by stone walls around the perimeter of the back garden. I would imagine they would do a patio for you but you'd have to ask them.

Thanks, my wife’s job used them for the garden and they did a great job.

arrmadda86

could you please PM me as well with the cost? seems that I cannot PM first as I don't have enough posts on boards.ie, I am a reader more than a writer )))

Loveinit

Hi could you pm me the details. I'm looking to price this project ASAP. Thanks in advance.

Mantis Toboggan

Loveinit wrote: »

Hi could you pm me the details. I'm looking to price this project ASAP. Thanks in advance.

If you're looking to price a project asap then contact the company directly, the quote the OP got most likely won't be relevant to your situation.

hp1

jomalone14 wrote: »

Thanks! That's exactly why I won't post prices/my private business on here. Every job is different so what I would post would not be directly relevant to anyone.
However, I'm more than happy to email pics and info of my particular job on to anyone that would like to PM me.

I’d like to get info on this too. Currently shopping around. Thank you.

Tefral

After doing much pricing around the cheapest place i have found for artificial grass including delivery is grass247.

The tarpaulin factory do the weed layer really cheaply and. crusher dust if required is €240 a 20 tonne load too and that will cover an area of roughly 100m2 at 100mm

Sheep Shagger

Been shopping around as we are about to move into a new build and want artificial grass.

DIY isn't really something we feel confident in doing, after looking at a good few companies we are leaning towards Easigrass - it isnt cheap though at €85 odd per sqm fully installed.

Keptgoing

Tefral wrote: »

After doing much pricing around the cheapest place i have found for artificial grass including delivery is grass247.

The tarpaulin factory do the weed layer really cheaply and. crusher dust if required is €240 a 20 tonne load too and that will cover an area of roughly 100m2 at 100mm

Do grass247 deliver to Ireland? looking on their site it’s uk only

cronos

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Been shopping around as we are about to move into a new build and want artificial grass.

DIY isn't really something we feel confident in doing, after looking at a good few companies we are leaning towards Easigrass - it isnt cheap though at €85 odd per sqm fully installed.

Can you PM me if you got this done and what it cost? Pictures would also be fantastic.

Sheep Shagger

cronos wrote: »

Can you PM me if you got this done and what it cost? Pictures would also be fantastic.

PM sent

srfc d16

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Been shopping around as we are about to move into a new build and want artificial grass.

DIY isn't really something we feel confident in doing, after looking at a good few companies we are leaning towards Easigrass - it isnt cheap though at €85 odd per sqm fully installed.

Hi.
I have been speaking to the above company recently but I have not seen an example of their work outside the showroom.
Could you PM me details of how you got on?

Sheep Shagger

srfc d16 wrote: »

Hi.
I have been speaking to the above company recently but I have not seen an example of their work outside the showroom.
Could you PM me details of how you got on?

Install delayed as we dont have keys yet

Outside of the showroom I know two people who used them and there's good product reviews based on UK website and they post photos of completed jobs on their Facebook page (the Irish version).

frankiemol

Hi

I know it is a while back but would you mind sending on the cost too please?

Many thanks

Sheep Shagger

frankiemol wrote: »

Hi

I know it is a while back but would you mind sending on the cost too please?

Many thanks

We have a 7.5m x 7.5m back garden and it was €5,750 and that included some sleepers being installed.

Had a few problems where they just didn't pay attention to detail, would have expected better for that kind of money and given they are not some small outfit.

Was a bit disappointed at the time but we got things sorted eventually and are happy with it since - looking forward to our first full summer with it.

Note that they recently rebranded

Heard an interesting conversation on our doorbell/camera when they were fixing one of the problems. Saying the quality of grass from the then UK parent wasnt as good as it had been lol,not sure how accurate that was obviously.

salmocab

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

We have a 7.5m x 7.5m back garden and it was €5,750 and that included some sleepers being installed.

Had a few problems where they just didn't pay attention to detail, would have expected better for that kind of money and given they are not some small outfit.

Was a bit disappointed at the time but we got things sorted eventually and are happy with it since - looking forward to our first full summer with it.

I was out lying on the stuff we got installed in November this morning, not sure of the make but it’s a good grade. 5.5 x 7 area, with a small granite patio maybe 2.5 x 2.5 in the corner the rest Astro. Finished the bottom that goes down onto stones that were already there (for the dog to use for toilet) with a granite kerb using small blocks that were tumbled to smooth off corners. Cost about 4.5k. Really happy with it and can’t wait for the summer to get good use of it.

Noddy33

Apologies for bringing up an relatively old thread but am considering installing artificial grass in back garden area of 35 square meters and am looking for feedback. I have recieved a quote that I am happy with and colleague from work used the same company for garden in their house and is happy to testify that their work is of excellent quality.

Have been thinking of installing the artificial grass the last two years and it just a disaster trying to keep the house clean when dog and people are out back during the winter wet months. Have nice double French doors off the sitting room leading on to a patio and the garden and am thinking it would make the area far nicer and user friendly!

I was just wondering does dog poop cause any damage or bad odours to the artificial? Are their any maintenance works that are needed post installation? Will the grass flood in torrential rain? Any other points of interest that I should be aware off?

Sheep Shagger

Noddy33 wrote: »

I was just wondering does dog poop cause any damage or bad odours to the artificial? Are their any maintenance works that are needed post installation? Will the grass flood in torrential rain? Any other points of interest that I should be aware off?

We don't own a dog but back when you were allowed visitors(!) when a dog was here and it shat on the artificial grass you just scoop it up and rinse down the area with water, job done. For pee, just rince down the area.

Re flooding, we have a slightly unlevelled area, they forgot to lay a drain before installing (at bottom of garden leading into a shaw). They came back, rolled up the grass and installed one - never had a problem since, before then the water just would not drain.

Love ours, handy with no dirt, no maintenance and is unbelievably warm to lie on in the sun!

kingstevii

Noddy33 wrote: »

Apologies for bringing up an relatively old thread but am considering installing artificial grass in back garden area of 35 square meters and am looking for feedback. I have recieved a quote that I am happy with and colleague from work used the same company for garden in their house and is happy to testify that their work is of excellent quality.

Have been thinking of installing the artificial grass the last two years and it just a disaster trying to keep the house clean when dog and people are out back during the winter wet months. Have nice double French doors off the sitting room leading on to a patio and the garden and am thinking it would make the area far nicer and user friendly!

I was just wondering does dog poop cause any damage or bad odours to the artificial? Are their any maintenance works that are needed post installation? Will the grass flood in torrential rain? Any other points of interest that I should be aware off?

How much for the 35m2?

kingstevii

jomalone14 wrote: »

PM sent

Can you pm me also please? Thx in advance.