Transform your garden with a beautiful new lawn. Professional ground preparation, premium turf, expert laying. Serving Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk, and Central Scotland.
Maybury Landscaping provides professional turfing services across Scotland with full ground preparation, premium Scottish-grown turf, and expert installation. We address drainage and soil issues for lasting lawn success. Serving Edinburgh, Stirling, Falkirk, and all Central Scotland.
A lush green lawn transforms any garden, but DIY turfing often disappoints. Poor ground preparation, incorrect soil type, bad drainage, and improper laying lead to patchy, waterlogged lawns that never thrive. Professional turfing costs little more than DIY but delivers dramatically better results.
At Maybury Landscaping, we prepare your ground properly for Scottish conditions—addressing clay soil drainage in Falkirk and Livingston, rocky substrate around Edinburgh, and coastal exposure near South Queensferry. Combined with premium Scottish-grown turf and expert laying, your lawn establishes quickly and thrives long-term. For maintenance-free alternatives, explore our artificial grass options.
Fresh turf from trusted Scottish growers, delivered on laying day. Cultivated varieties suited to our climate, not cheap imported turf that struggles in Scottish conditions.
Scottish soil drainage issues properly addressed. We don't just lay turf on waterlogged ground—we fix the underlying problems for lawns that actually drain and thrive.
Full ground preparation included: old lawn removal, rotovating, soil improvement, stone removal, fine leveling, and consolidation. The foundation for lasting lawn success.
Unlike seeding (which takes months), turfing gives you an instant green lawn. Properly laid turf establishes within weeks and you're using it within 6-8 weeks.
Can't decide between natural turf and artificial grass? Here's a quick comparison:
Explore our artificial grass services for maintenance-free alternatives.
Complete new lawns from bare ground. Full preparation, premium turf, and expert laying. Perfect for new builds, garden renovations, and extending existing lawn areas.
From £12 per m² installed
Replace tired, patchy, or weed-infested lawns. Old turf removed, ground properly prepared, drainage issues addressed, and fresh turf laid for pristine results.
From £15 per m² installed
Specialist service for new build properties with compacted, debris-filled soil. Deep preparation to address builder's soil issues. Popular across Winchburgh and new estates.
From £18 per m² installed
For waterlogged gardens: drainage system installation followed by professional turfing. Solves the root cause, not just the symptoms. Essential for clay soil areas.
From £25 per m² installed
We assess your site: existing surface removal requirements, soil type and drainage, access for materials, and any slope or level issues. Detailed quotation provided with preparation and turf costs itemized.
Removal of old lawn, weeds, or debris. Stripping done by machine for efficiency. All waste disposed of responsibly. Site left ready for soil preparation.
Soil rotovated to break up compaction. Incorporation of soil improvers (compost for sandy soil, grit for clay). Stones and debris removed. Fine raking to create level, tilth-like surface. Consolidation with roller to firm soil.
Fresh turf delivered on laying day (never stored). Turf laid in staggered rows like brickwork. Edges cut precisely. Joints butted tightly. Rolled to ensure good soil contact.
Thorough watering immediately after laying. Comprehensive aftercare instructions provided: watering schedule, first mow timing, when to feed, and establishment milestones. Contact details for any questions during establishment period.
Professional turfing in Scotland typically costs £12-£25 per square metre fully installed. This includes ground preparation, soil improvement, premium turf, and laying. Budget options with basic preparation cost £12-£15/m². Mid-range with good soil improvement runs £16-£20/m². Premium installations with extensive preparation and top-quality turf cost £20-£25/m². A typical 50m² lawn costs £600-£1,250. Edinburgh and premium areas command 10-15% premiums.
Autumn (September-November) is ideal for turfing in Scotland—soil still warm, regular rainfall reduces watering needs, and turf establishes roots before winter. Spring (March-May) is second best but requires more irrigation. Avoid summer (risk of drought stress) and deep winter (frozen ground). We can lay turf year-round on prepared ground, but establishment is fastest in autumn.
Light foot traffic after 2-3 weeks in good growing conditions. Full use after 6-8 weeks when roots have properly established. During establishment, avoid heavy use, don't walk on wet turf, and keep off during frost. Children and pets should be kept off for at least 4 weeks. We provide detailed aftercare instructions with every installation.
Yes, proper ground preparation is essential and included in all our turfing installations. This includes: removal of existing surface (old lawn, weeds, debris), rotovating to break up compacted soil, incorporation of soil improvers appropriate to your soil type, fine grading for level finish, and consolidation to prevent settlement. Poor preparation is why DIY turfing often fails.
We use premium cultivated turf from trusted Scottish suppliers. Standard lawns get hard-wearing family turf blends (ryegrass dominant) that handle Scottish weather and moderate traffic. For ornamental lawns, we source fine fescue/bent grass mixtures. Shaded areas receive shade-tolerant blends. We select turf appropriate to your garden's conditions and usage requirements.
Get a free quote for professional turfing. We'll assess your garden, discuss the best approach, and provide detailed pricing.
Typical budget for this service
£2,000 – £5,000
Lawns, low-maintenance grass & decking
Best for: Refreshing one zone of the garden with a hard-wearing, ready-to-use surface.