07456 370396info@priorylandscaping.co.uk Mon–Sat 7am–7pmDarlington · Stockton · Durham · Middlesbrough HomeAboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07456 370396Get a Free Quote Artificial grass # Artificial Grass Installation —A Perfect Lawn 12 Months a Year,Without the Maintenance. Artificial grass installed over a full engineered base — no ripples, no drainage puddles, no lifting seams. Fixed written quotes, up to 10-year workmanship guarantee, and a lawn that looks the same in January as it does in June. Get my free fixed-price quote Call James on 07456 370396 Checkatrade 10/10 — 33 verified reviews Free quotes, usually within 2 days - 18 years' experience - Checkatrade 10/10 (33+ reviews) - Up to 10-year workmanship guarantee - £2M Public & Employers' Liability - Site visit usually within 2 days The service ## What we build, who it's for, and why it's worth doing properly. ### What it is A complete artificial grass installation: existing turf removed, full engineered sub-base laid, weed membrane installed, artificial grass rolled, joined with adhesive tape, edges pinned, and infill brushed in. Not a roll of grass tacked over rough ground. ### Who it's for Families whose kids and dogs churn a real lawn into mud within a month, homeowners with shaded gardens where grass simply won't grow, older gardeners tired of mowing, and holiday-let owners who need a year-round presentable garden. ### When it's needed When the real lawn spends more time as mud than grass; when shade makes seeding pointless; when arthritis, mobility or time make mowing a chore rather than a pleasure; or when you're staging a house for sale. ### Why professional install matters Artificial grass fails in two ways — bad base and cheap product. A good product on a bad base ripples, sinks and drains badly. A cheap product on a good base looks plasticky and mats down within 18 months. Both matter — and both are what an experienced installer gets right. The cost of getting it wrong ## What happens when the job is done cheaply — or left too long. Artificial grass is easy to sell and hard to install well. Most of the failures we're called out to look at come from the same handful of shortcuts — and by the time they show, the whole lawn usually has to be lifted and relaid. ### Rippling in the heat Grass laid over unprepared ground expands in summer heat and can't contract flat. Result: wavy lawn that won't settle. ### Standing water & smell No proper sub-base drainage means rainwater sits under the grass. With pets, ammonia builds up under the surface and starts to smell. ### Lifting seams Seams stapled instead of adhesive-taped come apart within a year. Once one lifts, water and grit push the whole edge up. ### Common mistakes we're called out to fix: - Laying grass directly over existing turf — the ground shifts underneath, weeds push through, and drainage is non-existent. - Skipping the granite-dust (or dust-of-lime) screed — the fine top layer that gives you a truly flat finish; without it, every stone shows through. - No pile-direction check — pieces laid with pile facing different directions look like different shades of green. It's a shortcut you'll see forever. - Skipping the kiln-dried sand infill — pile flattens quickly and the lawn matts down. - Cheap grass with low pile-weight — looks OK on day one, looks tired by summer two. Our process ## A clear, staged system — so you always know what's next. - 1 ### Free site visit & measure James measures the lawn, checks drainage, discusses use (kids? dogs? entertaining?) and shows physical samples of pile height, density and colour. - 2 ### Fixed written quote One price including excavation, sub-base, grass, adhesive tape, infill and clean-down. No 'from' figures. - 3 ### Excavation & membrane Old turf and 50–75mm of topsoil removed. Non-woven geotextile membrane laid over the sub-grade to stop weeds pushing through. - 4 ### Engineered sub-base Compacted MOT Type 1 (50mm) laid and vibrated, then a 25mm granite-dust or dust-of-lime screed rolled and laser-levelled — the layer that gives you a completely flat lawn. - 5 ### Grass, seams & edges Grass rolled with all pieces facing the same pile direction, seams joined with adhesive tape and outdoor grass adhesive (not staples), edges pinned with 150mm galvanised pins or fixed to timber edging. - 6 ### Infill, brush & handover Kiln-dried silica sand brushed into the pile to weight it and hold the pile upright. Full sweep-off. Walkaround with you, aftercare notes and written guarantee. Why homeowners choose Priory ## Specific outcomes — not vague promises. ### Year-round green lawn Same look in January as in June. No brown patches, no mud, no bare tracks along the fence line. ### No mowing, feeding or seeding Get your weekends back. Occasional brushing and a rinse-off is the full maintenance schedule. ### Full engineered sub-base 50mm compacted MOT Type 1 plus 25mm laser-levelled screed. It's what stops your lawn rippling, sinking or draining badly. ### Adhesive seams, not staples Outdoor-rated adhesive tape and adhesive. Seams stay flat and invisible for the life of the grass. ### Pet-friendly install Free-draining sub-base plus optional antimicrobial infill for dogs. No standing urine, no smell build-up when installed correctly. ### Up to 10-year workmanship guarantee Grass itself carries a 5–8 year manufacturer's warranty depending on the range. Both explained in writing. Materials, methods & variations ## The detail most contractors won't put in writing. Artificial grass is a system. Get the base, the product and the install all right and it looks natural for a decade. Get any one wrong and it lets down the whole garden. ### Pile height, density & face weight Pile height (25–40mm) affects how lush it looks — 30–35mm is the sweet spot for most gardens. Face weight (grams per m²) tells you how much yarn is actually in the grass — anything under 1,800g/m² will look thin and matt down within 2 seasons. Multi-tone yarns with brown thatch fibres look far more natural than uniform bright green. We only install ranges we'd put on our own gardens. ### Sub-base build-up Excavate 75mm below finished level. Geotextile membrane. 50mm compacted MOT Type 1 laid and vibrated with a whacker plate. 25mm granite dust or dust-of-lime laid on top and laser-levelled — this is the layer that gives you a truly flat lawn. Total drainage capability: full permeable stack; heavy rain drains straight through with no puddling. ### Joins, edging & pins All joins use self-adhesive seaming tape plus outdoor grass adhesive — never staples. Pile direction is checked on every piece before it's fixed so seams disappear. Edges are pinned with 150mm galvanised pins every 200mm on soft edges, or screwed to pressure-treated timber edging along patios and paths. ### Infill: sand vs pet infill Kiln-dried silica sand: the standard infill — brushed into the pile to weight it, hold fibres upright and stop the whole lawn creeping in high winds. Zeolite pet infill (optional): a granular material that binds ammonia from pet urine and reduces smell. Recommended for households with dogs. ### Around trees, slopes & pool surrounds Around trees: leave a soil/mulch collar so tree roots aren't sealed under the membrane. Slopes: pile direction laid downhill for a natural sweep, plus additional pinning on gradients over 1:10. Pool and hot-tub surrounds: extra drainage capacity in the sub-base to handle regular splash-out. ### Aftercare Brush against the pile with a stiff broom every 4–6 weeks. Rinse off with a hosepipe in summer if pets use it. Remove leaves with a leaf blower or plastic rake rather than a wire one. No mowing, no fertilising, no seeding. Expected life: 12–15 years with proper care, longer on lower-traffic gardens. Recent projects ## A few we've finished — artificial grass across the North East. Real jobs, real customers. Drag the divider on the before/after images to see what was there before we started. Answers before you ask ## Frequently asked questions. How much does artificial grass cost?+It depends on the area, the grass range you choose (pile height and face weight really matter), and how much sub-base work is needed. We give you one fixed written price after a free site visit — no 'from' figures. How long does artificial grass last?+ Is it OK for dogs?+ Does it get too hot in summer?+ How does drainage work?+ How long does installation take?+ Can you install over an existing patio or hard surface?+ What's your workmanship guarantee?+ ### Related services - Full garden landscaping - Patios - Driveways - Block paving - Priory Landscaping homepage - Request a free fixed-price quote ### Areas we cover - Darlington - Stockton - Durham - Middlesbrough - Barnard Castle - Sedgefield - Yarm - Northallerton - County Durham ## Ready for a artificial grass that lasts? Free site visit within a couple of days. Fixed written price shortly after — no deposit, no pressure, no ballpark guesswork. Backed by up to 10-year workmanship guarantee and £2M public liability insurance. Get my free fixed-price quote Call James on 07456 370396 Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm • 2 Falcon Court, Preston Farm Ind Est, Stockton-On-Tees TS18 3TS Third-generation landscapers and driveway specialists serving the North East. 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