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Artificial grass cost in the UK (2026)

Artificial grass can cost anywhere from a few hundred pounds to several thousand, depending on the grass quality, your garden size, and whether you fit it yourself. Here's a realistic breakdown.

The grass itself

Grass is priced per square metre, mostly driven by pile height and density:

• Budget (around 20mm pile): roughly £8–£14/m². Hard-wearing, good for play areas and pets.
• Mid-range (around 30mm pile): roughly £15–£20/m². The most natural look for most gardens.
• Premium (35–40mm, pet-friendly): roughly £22–£30+/m². Lush and soft underfoot.

Remember you buy by the roll width, so you'll usually pay for a little more area than your lawn measures.

Base materials and fitting kit

Budget for these on top of the grass:

• Weed-control membrane (on soil): ~£1–£2/m².
• Foam shockpad underlay (on a hard surface): ~£3/m².
• Sub-base aggregate (MOT type 1 + sharp sand, for soil installs): ~£8–£12/m², usually bought locally by the bulk bag.
• Kiln-dried sand infill: ~£2/m².
• Joining tape, adhesive & galvanised pins: ~£40–£50 for a typical garden.

DIY vs hiring a professional

A professional supply-and-fit job in the UK typically runs £45–£70/m² all in, depending on groundwork and access. Doing it yourself can cut that dramatically — often to £20–£35/m² including materials — though it's a weekend of fairly physical work.

For a 30 m² lawn, that's a rough ballpark of £1,350–£2,100 for a pro versus £600–£1,050 DIY. The calculator works this out for your exact size.