Lush, Low-Maintenance Lawns All Year Round
Say goodbye to mowing, muddy patches and yellow grass. Our artificial lawns look and feel remarkably real — and stay perfect through every season.
Artificial grass has transformed from a novelty into a mainstream choice for homeowners across the UK — and it's easy to see why. Modern synthetic turf looks and feels incredibly realistic, requires zero maintenance, and stays green and lush all year round regardless of the weather.
Premium Landscapes installs artificial grass across Leicester and Leicestershire. We only use premium-grade turf from leading UK suppliers, professionally installed over a compacted crushed stone sub-base for a long-lasting, even finish.
All our artificial lawns are child-safe, pet-friendly, and backed by a manufacturer warranty of up to 10 years. Use our free AI quote tool to get an instant price and see a photorealistic preview of your new lawn.
We offer a comprehensive range of materials and grades to suit every style and budget.
A popular choice for family gardens. Lush, natural appearance with a soft underfoot feel. Ideal for both children and adults.
Neat, trim appearance similar to a freshly mown lawn. Great for front gardens and smaller spaces.
Maximum softness for children's play areas and pet-friendly gardens. Extra resilience against heavy use.
Specially designed with drainage holes and anti-bacterial coating. Odour-resistant and easy to clean.
High-density fibres designed for football, play areas and commercial use. Extremely durable.
Specially treated fibres that maintain colour in shaded areas where real grass struggles to grow.
A clear, transparent process from first contact to project handover.
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We measure your area precisely, check drainage, assess edges and discuss the best turf grade for your needs.
Existing lawn, weeds and topsoil are removed to a depth of 75–100mm. All waste is taken away.
A 50–75mm layer of compacted crushed stone (MOT Type 1) is laid and levelled to create a solid, free-draining base.
A commercial-grade weed membrane is laid over the sub-base to prevent any regrowth beneath the turf.
The artificial turf is cut precisely, joined seamlessly, and secured with galvanised nails and fixing tape. Edges are finished with flexible banding.
All prices are guides only — every project is unique. Use our free quote tool for an accurate instant estimate for your garden.
Up to 20m² · Standard 35mm turf, excavation and sub-base included
20–50m² · Premium turf, shaped edges, borders retained
50m²+ · Full project management, complex shapes, drainage upgrades
Leicestershire's wet winters and heavy clay soil create the perfect storm for natural lawn failure. Lawns that look great in June can become muddy, waterlogged paths by November — particularly in shaded or heavily used gardens. Artificial grass eliminates this completely.
For families with children or pets, the difference is transformational. No more muddy footprints through the house, no more bare patches where the kids play, and no more weekends spent mowing, scarifying and fertilising. Our artificial lawns are installed with a high-performance drainage layer that handles even the heaviest Leicester rainfall without pooling.
We've installed artificial lawns across Leicester — from compact terraced house gardens in Clarendon Park to large family gardens in Oadby and Wigston. Each installation is tailored to the specific drainage requirements and usage of your garden.
We install artificial grass across Leicester city centre and all surrounding areas — including Oadby, Wigston, Narborough, Birstall, Syston, Hinckley, Loughborough, Glenfield and Kirby Muxloe. Every installation uses premium-grade turf and a properly compacted sub-base. No subcontractors, no shortcuts — the same experienced team on every job.
We strip and remove all existing grass and topsoil — usually to around 75–100mm depth. All material is removed from site cleanly.
A compacted crushed aggregate sub-base is laid and levelled, followed by a commercial-grade weed membrane. This is critical — cheap membrane is the number one cause of weeds pushing through after 2–3 years.
Rolls of artificial grass are cut, fitted and seamed invisibly. We always run fibres in the same direction for a natural look, and use seaming tape and adhesive rated for outdoor UK conditions.
Kiln-dried sand infill is brushed in to support the fibres and give a natural upright appearance. We power-brush the finished lawn for an immediate full appearance.
Edges are fixed with barge boards or pinned perimeter fixings and we walk you through simple annual maintenance — just a brush and occasional rinse.
8mm grass looks artificial and flat; grass over 40mm can mat and look unkempt. For most Leicester gardens, a 30–35mm pile with a natural thatch layer gives the most realistic result.
Without a proper permeable sub-base, water has nowhere to go. We've re-laid many lawns installed by others that turned into paddling pools after heavy rain.
Lower-cost artificial grass can fade, bleach or even melt in prolonged sun. All our grass is UV-stabilised and comes with a manufacturer warranty of 8+ years.
Seams visible in artificial grass are almost always caused by fibres running in different directions on adjoining rolls. We always ensure consistent fibre direction across the whole installation.
Dogs and cats are hard on lawns. Muddy paws, digging, toilet patches and heavy use all combine to leave natural grass looking worn within a season. A pet-compatible artificial grass system uses a pile height of 30–35mm with a permeable backing that allows liquid to drain freely — odours don't linger and the surface stays clean with a weekly brush and an occasional rinse. We can add a deodorising infill layer for households with multiple dogs. All installations include a 100g/m² weed membrane and a well-compacted sub-base so there are no lumps or soft areas for dogs to dig into.
We've installed pet-friendly artificial grass across Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Blaby and Narborough — if you'd like to see examples, our gallery page shows recent lawn projects.
New-build gardens across Leicestershire are frequently handed over with compacted builder's spoil, a thin covering of topsoil and drainage that doesn't work. Natural turf struggles in these conditions because the soil profile isn't right. Artificial grass solves this in a single installation: we remove the existing sub-standard material, bring the levels up with sharp sand or MOT Type 1 as required, lay a robust geotextile weed membrane and install the artificial turf on top. The result is a level, green, year-round lawn from day one — without waiting years for natural grass to establish.
Much of Leicestershire sits on Mercia Mudstone and heavy clay subsoil, which drains slowly and can become waterlogged in autumn and winter. All artificial grass systems we install use a fully permeable backing that allows surface water to pass through. We also install a free-draining sub-base (compacted sharp sand over a layer of MOT Type 1 where ground conditions require it) to carry that water away from the surface and prevent pooling beneath the turf.
On gardens with an existing drainage problem, we assess whether a perimeter drain or soakaway is needed before the turf goes down — this is included in our free site survey.
| Feature | Artificial Grass | Natural Turf |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Brush monthly, rinse as needed | Mow weekly, feed, aerate, scarify |
| Appearance year-round | Consistent green all year | Can go brown in dry summers |
| Child & pet use | No mud, suitable for heavy use | Can become muddy and worn |
| Lifespan | 10–15+ years | Ongoing — reseeding as required |
| Environment | No mowing emissions; non-recyclable at end of life | Supports biodiversity; sequesters carbon |
| Cost | Higher upfront, lower ongoing | Lower upfront, higher ongoing |
Prefer natural turf? See our turfing and lawn installation service.
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