Our main work · Brighton, Hove and nearby
Artificial grass installation
We supply and fit the Ruffells Range of artificial grass across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding towns and villages. The grass comes with a 10-year warranty, all works are guaranteed, and the price is confirmed at a free, no-obligation survey.
What you get
The Ruffells Range of artificial grass, with a 10-year warranty.
Ground preparation done properly first, so the lawn sits level and drains. On a sloping or uneven plot that can include sleeper retaining walls or a simple terrace.
Adam installs the work himself, and all works are guaranteed.
How a typical installation works
Every garden is different, so the exact method is confirmed at the survey. A typical installation goes like this:
1. Survey and price. Adam visits, measures up, looks at levels, access and drainage, and confirms the price. Surveys are free and there is no obligation.
2. Clear and dig out. The old lawn or surface is removed and the ground is dug out to the right depth for the base.
3. Edging and base. Edges are set so the lawn has a firm border, then a sub-base is laid and compacted, with a fine levelling layer on top.
4. Membrane and grass. A weed membrane goes down, then the grass is laid, joined, trimmed to the edges and fixed.
5. Finish. The pile is brushed up and the site is cleared, ready to use.
Is artificial grass right for your garden?
It tends to suit gardens where a natural lawn struggles: shaded city yards, small terraces that turn to mud, windy and salty clifftop plots, and families or dog owners who want a usable lawn all year. If something else in the garden needs sorting first, such as a slope, a soggy corner or a tired fence, we can quote for that on the same visit.
What we look at on the survey
The survey is how the price is set, because photographs rarely show enough. Adam will measure the area, check how level the ground is, and look at where water sits after rain. He will also check how materials and waste can get in and out: many gardens in Brighton, Hove and Kemptown have no side access, so everything may need to come through the house, a basement or down steps.
On chalk hillsides in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Woodingdean and Ovingdean we look at whether the lawn can follow the fall or whether sleeper retaining walls or a simple terrace should go in first. On lower ground in Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade and Lewes, drainage gets a closer look. Parking, skips and where bulk bags can be placed are agreed at the same time, especially in controlled parking zones.
Living with the lawn
A well-prepared artificial lawn is meant to be used, not just looked at. You can walk on it as soon as the job is finished. For day-to-day care, brush the pile now and then so it stays upright, rinse it with water if it needs a clean, and avoid metal rakes or a pressure washer on a harsh setting, which can flatten or damage the fibres.
If you have a dog, the lawn can still work well as long as waste is picked up and the area is rinsed. The base and drainage matter here: water and urine need a route away, rather than sitting in the foundation. We talk that through on the survey rather than treating every garden the same.
Artificial grass does not need mowing, feeding or watering, which is often the point on a clifftop plot or a small shaded yard where a natural lawn never quite takes. It will still get warm in strong sun, like any dark surface, and leaves or seeds that land on it should be cleared so they do not sit and rot in the pile.
Lawns with a patio, deck or fence
A lot of the lawns we fit are part of a wider tidy-up: a patio by the house, a path down the garden, decking or steps on a change of level, and perhaps new fencing or raised beds so there is still somewhere to plant. Doing that together means one survey, one set of levels and one quote, so the lawn does not end up a step proud of a paving slab or short of a gate.
Guide to costs
As a guide, artificial grass typically costs £55–£65 per m² installed. Ground prep, access, drainage, levels and grass choice all affect the final figure, which is confirmed after a free, no-obligation survey. There is no minimum charge.
Where we do this
We are based in Brighton and cover the city and the surrounding towns and villages. Artificial grass comes up often in Brighton, Hove, Saltdean, Peacehaven, Kemptown, Woodingdean. Each area page has notes on local gardens, ground and access.
- Brighton
- Hove
- Saltdean
- Rottingdean
- Peacehaven
- Telscombe
- Woodingdean
- Ovingdean
- Kemptown
- Portslade
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Lewes
Often done alongside
Common questions
How much does artificial grass cost?
As a guide, artificial grass typically costs £55–£65 per m² installed. Ground prep, access, drainage, levels and grass choice all affect the price, so the exact figure is confirmed after a free, no-obligation survey. There is no minimum charge.
Is the artificial grass guaranteed?
Yes. The Ruffells Range of artificial grass has a 10-year warranty, and all works are guaranteed.
Do you prepare the ground first?
Yes. The old surface is removed and a compacted sub-base is laid before the grass goes down, so the lawn sits level and drains. Sleeper walls or drainage are added where the garden needs them and are included in the quote.
Can artificial grass go on a sloping garden?
Often, yes. On a slope we look at whether to lay the grass to the fall or to level the garden with sleeper retaining walls or terraces first. That is decided at the survey.
Is artificial grass suitable for dogs?
Often, yes. We plan the base and drainage so the lawn can be rinsed, and we talk through day-to-day care on the survey. Picking up waste and washing the area down are still needed.
How do I book a survey?
Call or WhatsApp 07826 525732, email ruffellsgrass@gmail.com, or use the free survey form. Adam will come to the garden, talk it through and confirm a price. Surveys are free and there is no obligation. We work Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Free, no-obligation
Book a free survey
Adam will come and look at the garden, talk it through and confirm a price. As a guide, artificial grass typically costs £55–£65 per m² installed; other work is quoted at the survey. There is no minimum charge, and all works are guaranteed.
Had work done by Ruffells?
A short Google review helps other people in Brighton and nearby find us. Thank you.