Artificial grass
Artificial grass laid on a prepared, level base, usually beside a new driveway or in a garden that has just been cleared. A smaller part of what Eddie does, but the groundwork is the same job he does every day.
- Over 20 years laying driveways
- Family business in Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny
- Free quotes
- Our own materials and machinery
What laying artificial grass involves
Artificial grass is only as flat as the base under it. The ground is stripped, levelled and compacted, a stone base goes in, and the grass is laid and fixed at the edges. The same preparation Eddie does for a gravel driveway.
It suits a front garden beside a new driveway, a play area, or a patch where real grass never takes.
The ground under artificial grass has to drain, so a stone base and a sharp sand layer go in before the grass, and the edges are fixed so they do not lift. On a sloped site the base is graded first, the same as for a gravel driveway.
Eddie will tell you straight whether artificial grass suits the spot. A small, awkward patch beside a new driveway is the usual job; a whole lawn is a bigger piece of work and is priced on its own. Ask him when he quotes the driveway and he will price the grass with it.
- Ground stripped and levelled
- A compacted stone base
- Laid and fixed at the edges
- Usually with a driveway or yard job
How artificial grass goes down
The same ground preparation as a gravel driveway, with a finer layer on top.
Strip and level
The ground is stripped and levelled, graded on a sloped site.
Stone base
A compacted stone base so the ground drains.
Sharp sand layer
A fine layer screeded level for the grass to sit on.
Grass laid and fixed
Cut to shape and fixed at the edges so it does not lift.
Artificial grass, finished
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What moves the price
No two driveways cost the same. These five things make most of the difference, and Eddie prices yours for free after a look.
Get a free quote- Length and areaA long lane takes more stone, more tar and more time than a short drive. A bigger area usually works out better per metre, because the machinery comes out either way.
- The baseIf the ground is sound and well compacted, the job is mostly surface work. If it has to be dug out and a new stone base built, that is the bigger part of the price.
- AccessA lorry and roller that can drive straight in make a quicker job than a tight entrance or a run round the back.
- The chip or stoneLocal stone is the plain option. A particular colour brought in from further away costs more.
- DrainageWater has to go somewhere. If the falls are wrong or water sits at the gate, a channel or a soakaway may be needed.
Other jobs we do
Get a free quoteTarmacadam driveways
A smooth, hard-wearing finish for driveways and entrances.
Tar and chip driveways
A good value alternative to tarmacadam for driveways and private roads, with a range of chips.
Gravel driveways
Gravel driveways and yards, laid on a proper base with edging.
Private roads and lanes
Long lanes and private roads in tarmacadam, tar and chip or gravel.
Questions
Do you do artificial grass on its own?
Mostly it goes in with a driveway or a yard clearance, but ask Eddie about your job.
Which areas do you cover?
Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, south Tipperary and Laois, from our base in Mullinavat.
How do I get a quote?
Ring Eddie on 087 120 4286, send a WhatsApp, or fill in the short form. Quotes are free with no obligation.
Do you supply the materials and machinery?
Yes. We bring our own materials and machinery to every job.
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