What Artificial Grass Costs to Install in Ireland
Installed artificial grass in Ireland is generally priced per square metre for supply and installation, and as a rough guide the Irish market runs from around €40 up to €90 or more per square metre, depending mainly on the quality of the grass and, crucially, how much groundwork the site needs. The biggest variables are the grade of grass chosen, the amount of excavation and base preparation required (which is often the largest part of the cost, especially where drainage or levelling is needed), access to the garden, and any edging and extras. A small, simple, well-drained area costs far less per metre than a large, awkward site needing a full base build-up. A site visit is the only way to get an accurate figure.
Artificial grass is priced by the square metre, but the figure people quote and the figure you pay are often very different, because the grass itself is only part of the job. The groundwork underneath frequently costs more than the grass on top. Here is what drives the installed cost in the Irish market, and rough ranges to set expectations.
Note: these are general market ranges to give a sense of scale; every garden is different, so the accurate figure comes from a site visit and quote.
What Drives the Cost
- 1 Grass grade Cheaper grasses cost less per metre; premium grasses with better looks and durability cost more.
- 2 Groundwork Excavation, disposal, and building a free-draining base, often the biggest single factor, and essential in the Irish climate.
- 3 Drainage and levelling Sites that need proper drainage or level correction cost more.
- 4 Area and access Larger areas can lower the per-metre rate; poor access raises it.
- 5 Edging and extras Timber or steel edging, joins, shaping and any features.
- 6 Accurate figure A site visit is the only way to get an accurate figure.
Why Groundwork Matters Most
The mistake people make is comparing quotes on the grass alone. Artificial grass only performs if it sits on a properly prepared, free-draining base, and in Ireland, with our rainfall, that base is not optional. Excavating the existing ground, removing the spoil, and building up a compacted, draining sub-base is skilled work and materials, and on many sites it costs as much as or more than the grass itself. A cheap quote that skimps on the base is a quote for a lawn that holds water, so compare on the whole job, not the headline rate.
Rough Ranges, Heavily Caveated
Installed artificial grass
€40 to €90+
As a very general guide, installed artificial grass in the Irish market tends to fall somewhere from around €40 to €90 or more per square metre, but the spread is wide and driven by the factors above.
Straightforward, well-drained area
Lower end
A straightforward, well-drained area with a mid-range grass sits toward the lower end.
More groundwork or premium grass
Higher
A site needing significant excavation, drainage or a premium grass sits higher.
Treat any per-metre figure as indicative only; the same garden can be quoted very differently depending on how the base is done.
Why a Quote Is the Real Answer
Because so much of the cost is the specific site and groundwork, the honest figure comes from someone seeing the garden: the size, the access, the existing ground, the drainage and levels.
- The size
- The access
- The existing ground
- The drainage
- The levels
LandArt designs and builds gardens in Dublin and quotes each project on its merits.
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
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How much does artificial grass cost to install in Ireland?
It's generally priced per square metre for supply and installation, and as a rough guide the Irish market runs from around €40 to €90 or more per square metre. The biggest variables are the grade of grass and the groundwork needed. These are indicative ranges only; a site visit gives the accurate figure. -
Why does artificial grass installation cost so much?
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 excavating and building that base often costs as much as or more than the grass itself. A quote that skimps on groundwork is for a lawn that will hold water. -
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. Compare quotes on the whole job, including excavation and the draining base, not just the per-metre grass price.
Design a Garden That Lasts, with LandArt
LandArt is a Dublin garden design and build studio led by Dean Lacey MGLDA, creating gardens that look right and work in the Irish climate, from lawns and planting to full landscape design.
Talk to us about your garden, and we will design and build a space suited to how you use it and the ground you have.
