What Artificial Grass Costs to Install in Ireland

Artificial grass is often advertised online at a headline per-square-metre rate, but that figure and what you actually pay are usually very different, because the grass itself is only part of the job. The groundwork underneath frequently costs more than the grass on top, and the right base build-up varies enormously from site to site. Rather than quote a per-metre rate that doesn't reflect your garden, we assess every site individually and price artificial grass as part of your overall project. Here is what drives that cost.

Note: every garden is different, so the accurate figure comes from a site visit and a fixed, itemised quote.

What Drives the Cost

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  Grass grade Cheaper grasses cost less; premium grasses with better looks and durability cost more.
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  Groundwork Excavation, disposal, and building a free-draining base, often the biggest single factor, and essential in the Irish climate.
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  Drainage and levelling Sites that need proper drainage or level correction cost more.
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  Area and access Larger areas and poor access both affect the overall project cost.
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  Edging and extras Timber or steel edging, joins, shaping and any features.
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  Rest of the project Whether the grass is being laid on its own within a planting-alternative project, or alongside new hard landscaping and planting, sets which of our project bands it falls into.

Why Groundwork Matters Most

How We Price Artificial Grass

We price artificial grass as part of your overall garden project rather than as a standalone per-square-metre job:

These are indicative project bands only; the specific figure for your garden comes from a site visit.

Artificial Grass vs a Real Lawn and Ground Preparation

See artificial grass vs a real lawn for the choice itself, and preparing ground for a new lawn for the groundwork that matters whichever lawn you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much does artificial grass cost to install in Ireland?

  LandArt doesn't quote artificial grass by the square metre. We price it as part of your overall garden project: within a design, build and planting project it falls into our €10,000–€200,000 project bands, and as a grass-led project with no hard landscaping it falls into the same range as our planting-only projects, €2,000–€150,000. The exact figure depends on the grass grade and the groundwork your site needs, so a site visit gives the accurate figure.
• Why don't you quote a per-square-metre price for artificial grass?

  Because the grass is only part of the job. It must sit on a properly prepared, free-draining base, which in the Irish climate is essential, and that groundwork varies enormously from site to site: on many gardens it costs as much as or more than the grass itself. A flat per-metre rate can't reflect that, so we price the whole job, groundwork included, after a site visit.
• Is cheap artificial grass worth it?

  Be cautious. A low headline rate often means a cheaper grass or, more importantly, less groundwork, and poor base preparation causes drainage problems in the Irish climate. Always compare quotes on the whole job, including excavation and the draining base, not just the grass itself.