A good lawn starts with what you do before the turf goes down. Ground preparation, topsoil quality and getting the levels right are what make the difference between a lawn that establishes well and one that is patchy, lumpy or prone to waterlogging. We lay turf and prepare ground for seeding for domestic customers across Norfolk and Suffolk. Before recommending anything we assess your soil quality, drainage and sunlight. The grass variety that suits a shaded back garden in Norwich is not the same as the one that will do well on a free-draining plot in the Broads. Getting that right at the start saves a lot of frustration later. We prepare the site meticulously, making sure grading and drainage are correct before a roll of turf or a handful of seed goes down. We use premium grade turf only, and we give you honest aftercare guidance so the lawn stays healthy well beyond the first season.
What's included
- Topsoil cultivation and improvement
- Grading and levelling
- Pre-turfing fertiliser
- Premium grade turf laying
- Rolling and first cut advice
- Aftercare guidance
How we work
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Ground preparation
We rotovate, remove debris and improve the topsoil with additional material where needed. This is the most important step.
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Levelling
We grade and level the area, creating falls away from buildings. No amount of good turf will compensate for a poorly levelled base.
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Turf laying
Premium grade turf is laid in staggered rows, joints butted tightly. Edges are cut cleanly. The surface is rolled lightly after laying.
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Aftercare
We give you specific advice on watering in the first weeks, which varies depending on the time of year and the weather.
Materials and Options
Turf gives you an instant result and you can walk on it lightly within a few weeks. It costs more than seed but establishes much faster. The best time to lay turf is spring or autumn when the ground is moist and temperatures are moderate. Summer laying is possible but requires consistent watering. Seed is significantly cheaper per square metre and gives you access to a much wider range of grass varieties, including drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant mixes. The downside is that a seeded lawn needs eight to twelve weeks before it can be used, and bare soil needs protecting from birds in the early weeks.
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In our customers' words
Genuine reviews from clients across Norfolk and Suffolk
"Ben and Ed at Hilton & Green have done amazing and difficult landscaping jobs for me in the past few years, from erecting a fence close to the house in a challenging setting, to a transformational soft landscaping project at the rear of the sloping garden. The guys are very professional and the results are stunning. I highly recommend Hilton & Green for your landscaping requirements."
"Hilton and Green Landscaping have done wonders to our driveway and fencing. Their work is competent and professional. They are both very friendly and knowledgeable in how to make your ideas practical."
"We are so pleased we found Ben and Edd to put in our new patio. They have done an awesome job. They are two of the nicest people we have met and their work is exemplary. From start to finish the guys were brilliant at their work and the end result is awesome. Would highly recommend Hilton and Green to everyone. Two thumbs up for excellent work!"
We cover Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough, Diss, Long Stratton, Bungay, Beccles, Halesworth, Eye, Harleston and the surrounding areas of Norfolk and Suffolk. See our areas we cover page for more detail.