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Artificial Grass in Solihull
Artificial grass installation across Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge and surrounding areas, with base preparation, drainage and edging specified before fitting.
Cornerstone
Artificial lawns with the base prepared first.
Artificial grass can make shaded, muddy or heavily used gardens easier to maintain, but the finished lawn depends on the preparation beneath it.
Cornerstone installs artificial grass as part of garden landscaping projects or standalone lawn replacements. We assess drainage, levels, edging, joins, pile direction and pet use before confirming the specification.
Specification
What is included in artificial grass installation.
The visible grass is only the final layer. The base, falls, edge fixing and joins decide how the lawn sits over time.
- Existing lawn, weeds, loose soil or failed surface removed where specified
- Excavation to the agreed depth
- Ground shaped and prepared to suit the finished level
- Compacted stone and laying base installed as specified
- Weed membrane included where suitable
- Drainage and low points checked before fitting
- Artificial grass laid with pile direction agreed before fixing
- Joins cut and secured neatly where required
- Edges fixed against patios, sleepers, fencing or borders
- Kiln-dried sand infill used where specified
- Final brush and clean handover
Method
Artificial grass as part of the garden layout.
Base preparation
The base should support the lawn evenly and allow water to move away rather than sitting under the grass.
Edges and joins
The grass needs secure edges and neat joins, especially where it meets patios, sleepers, fencing or raised beds.
Pet-friendly options
Pet use affects the product choice, base detail, drainage and maintenance advice.
Drainage and levels
Drainage, shade and heavy use.
Artificial grass is often chosen for areas where natural turf struggles. Shade, foot traffic, pets and standing water all need to be considered before installation.
Where water is already collecting on the lawn, the build-up and surrounding levels should be checked before a new surface is fitted.
- Standing water and low points checked at survey
- Pet use and odour-control requirements discussed
- Pile direction confirmed from the main viewing point
- Finished level matched to patios, paths and edging
- Nearby areas covered: Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common and Hampton-in-Arden
Survey notes
Common artificial lawn issues we design around.
Artificial grass should not ripple, sink or hold water. The survey confirms what needs to be removed and how the edges will be finished.
- Patchy or shaded natural grass
- Muddy areas caused by children or pets
- Standing water after rain
- Poorly fixed edges lifting over time
- Visible joins or incorrect pile direction
- Awkward transitions to patios and borders
Related pages
Useful pages for this project type.
Questions
Common questions.
Is artificial grass suitable for pets?
Yes, but the grass type, base and drainage should be chosen with pet use in mind.
Will artificial grass drain?
It can drain well when the base and surrounding levels are specified correctly. Existing water issues should be checked before installation.
Can you install artificial grass next to a patio?
Yes. The edge detail and finished level are planned so the lawn meets the patio cleanly.
Does artificial grass need maintenance?
It needs less maintenance than natural grass, but brushing, cleaning and occasional debris removal are still needed.
Ready to discuss your project?
Tell us what you want to achieve and we will arrange a free site visit across Solihull, Birmingham, Warwickshire and surrounding areas.