A new lawn brings instant beauty to any garden, and the right groundwork makes all the difference. We lay lawns across West London using proper ground preparation, free-draining blended loam and grade-A seeded turf — the foundation for grass that establishes quickly and stays healthy.
Starting with a clean, bare base
Every lawn we lay starts from the ground up. We scrape and clear the area completely, removing old turf, weeds and root growth so the surface is totally bare. Skipping this step is the most common reason new lawns fail, so we make sure nothing is left to cause problems later.
Rotivating the soil
With a clear surface to work on, we rotivate the soil to let oxygen back in and lift out bricks, stones and old roots. Because most London gardens sit on heavy clay, this step matters — clay bakes hard in dry spells and stays soggy in winter, the perfect conditions for moss. Rotivating breaks that compaction and prepares the ground for a healthy lawn.
Fresh loam and grade-A turf
We then apply and firm a layer of fresh, fertile blended loam so the finished lawn sits perfectly level. To finish, we lay high-quality grade-A seeded turf, completing a lawn that will steadily root, establish and keep its colour and beauty for years to come.
Lawn care service
- Moss control & worm control
- Linear aerating & scarifying
- Feeding & top dressing
- Lawn clear weed programme
- Grass cutting across all seasons
Our turfing options
We offer a basic option that uses your existing topsoil and includes a new-turf fertiliser, and a premium option where we remove 100mm of old sod and soil and replace it with our blended loam. We always recommend the loam replacement where budget allows — it gives the turf a real head start, rooting and establishing noticeably sooner than on compacted London clay.
Lawn laying for Ealing, Chiswick & South West London
Cutting Hedge has been laying new lawns across West London since 2004. From a small city lawn in Chiswick to a large family garden in Richmond, we prepare the ground properly — clearing, rotivating and laying free-draining loam before finishing with grade-A seeded turf. The result is an even, healthy lawn that establishes quickly on London's heavy clay soils, backed by our full lawn care service to keep it looking its best through every season.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers from the Cutting Hedge team.
How much does turfing cost in London?
The cost of laying a new lawn depends on the area in square metres, how much ground preparation is needed and whether we reuse your existing topsoil or replace it with our blended loam. We measure the area and give you a free, itemised quote covering preparation, soil and grade-A seeded turf so you know exactly what the lawn will cost.
What's the process for laying a new lawn?
We start by clearing the area so the ground is bare and free of old roots, then rotivate the soil to reintroduce oxygen and remove stones and debris. Next we lay and firm a fresh layer of blended loam to create a level base, before finishing with high-quality grade-A seeded turf. The result is an even, healthy lawn that establishes quickly.
Why replace London clay soil with blended loam?
Most London gardens sit on heavy clay, which sets hard in dry weather and stays damp in winter — ideal conditions for moss rather than grass. Replacing 100mm of old sod and soil with our free-draining blended loam gives the new turf the best possible start, helping it root and establish much sooner.
Which areas of London do you cover for turfing?
We lay turf across West and South West London, including Ealing, Chiswick, Richmond, Barnes, Hammersmith, Putney, Twickenham and Kingston. Contact us to confirm we cover your area.
Do you also maintain the lawn after it's laid?
Yes. Our lawn care service covers moss and worm control, aeration, scarifying, feeding, top dressing, weed programmes and seasonal grass cutting — so your new lawn keeps looking its best year after year.
