New lawns, turfing and lawn care in West London
We lay new turf on properly prepared ground, repair tired lawns and look after them through the year. We also lay artificial grass.
- Fully insured
- DBS checked team
- Free visit and quote
- Since 2006
Lawns and turfing
What we do
A new lawn is only as good as the ground underneath it. Before we lay turf, we clear the old grass and weeds, dig or rotavate the soil, level it, firm it and rake it to a fine finish. That way the lawn settles level and roots well.
If your lawn is worn, patchy or full of moss, we can often bring it back without starting again. Where a real lawn will not work, for example in deep shade or a very small space, we can lay artificial grass on a proper base.
- Clearing old grass, weeds and rubble
- Rotavating, levelling and preparing the soil
- Laying new turf and edging the lawn
- Repairing bare and worn patches
- Scarifying, aerating and feeding
- Laying artificial grass on a prepared base
- Taking all soil, turf and waste away
How it works
No pressure and no surprises. You can stop at any point before you accept the quote.
Tell us about the lawn
Call Karol or send the form. Let us know if you want a new lawn, a repair or regular care.
We look at the ground
Karol checks the soil, the levels, the drainage and how much sun the lawn gets.
You get a quote
The quote sets out the preparation, the turf or grass, and taking the old material away.
We prepare and lay
We prepare the ground, lay the lawn and tell you how to water and look after it for the first few weeks.
Good to know
Before we start
Autumn and spring are the best times to lay new turf. The soil is warm and moist, so the roots take quickly. Turf can be laid in summer, but it needs a lot of watering.
New turf should be watered well for the first two to three weeks, and you should keep off it until it has rooted. A gentle tug on a corner tells you: if it lifts, it needs more time.
London clay holds water in winter and cracks in dry weather. On clay, good preparation matters. Breaking up the soil and adding topsoil helps the lawn drain and root.
Scarifying and aerating are best done in early autumn, when the grass is still growing and can recover.
Artificial grass needs a firm, free-draining base so it does not ripple or hold puddles. It still needs an occasional brush and leaf clear.
What clients say
We are absolutely thrilled to bits with our garden!! Karol returfed our lawn to perfection; tidied our borders are and planted some new bushes for us; and replaced our trellises. It has totally transformed our garden; it looks immaculate. Karol was professional, punctual, neat and tidy. We would recommend without hesitation.
Lawns
Had a major building work done. The old garden was trashed by builders who replaced the compacted old soil with a new lot. This had soon become weedy. AK Gardening Specialist cleared the weeds, dug up the slabs of an old shade, and rotavated the soil. Levelled the top soil and prepared to fine tilth. Topped with compost and laid new turf. All work was done to perfection and efficiently. Karlo and his assistant were clearly experienced. Reasonable price and responsive to queries. Gave good advice. I am very happy with their work, which they followed from my rough sketch. Pleasure to deal with such professionals who were polite and cleared after work. Would certainly recommend them and use them in future.
Lawns
If you want a job to be undertaken in a professional way by an honest individual. If that job has to be completed with no fuss, no tooth sucking and tutting. If you respect politeness and a tradesman who keeps you updated and to his original statement then I suggest you look no further than Karilto of ak gardening specialist. Karilto turfed our front lawn today. Excellent result and one very satisfied customer
Lawns
Questions
About lawns and turfing
When is the best time to lay a new lawn?
Autumn and spring. The ground is warm and damp, so the turf roots quickly. We can lay turf in summer, but it will need watering every day in dry spells.
How soon can I walk on new turf?
Keep off it for about two to three weeks, until the roots have taken hold. We will tell you when it is ready for the first cut.
Can you fix my patchy lawn without replacing it?
Often, yes. Scarifying, aerating, feeding and repairing the worst patches can bring a tired lawn back. If the ground is very poor or uneven, new turf may be the better choice. We will tell you honestly.
My garden was damaged by builders. Can you sort it out?
Yes. We clear the rubble and weeds, break up compacted soil, bring in topsoil if needed, level it and lay new turf.
Do you lay artificial grass?
Yes. We dig out the old surface, lay a firm, free-draining base and fit the grass. It suits shady corners and small gardens where real grass struggles.
Free visit and quote
Ask about lawns and turfing
Answer a few short questions and Karol will call you back, usually the same or the next working day.
- Karol calls you backHe asks a few questions about the garden and the work.
- He comes to have a lookAt a time that suits you. There is no charge for the visit.
- You get a clear quoteIf you are happy, we agree a date. If not, there is no obligation.
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm · or send photos on WhatsApp
“If you want a job to be undertaken in a professional way by an honest individual. If that job has to be completed with no fuss, no tooth sucking and tutting. If you respect politeness and a tradesman who keeps you updated and to his original statement then I suggest you look no further than Karilto of ak gardening specialist. Karilto turfed our front lawn today. Excellent result and one very satisfied customer”