As Good As Grass supplies and installs artificial grass for playgrounds and play areas, from school climbing zones to themed visitor attractions. We assess the existing ground, drainage, equipment and how children will use the space before agreeing the surfacing system.
For areas around play equipment, the turf is only one part of the specification. The base, any impact-attenuating layers and the required impact area need to be considered together. For open play space, we focus on the surface, access, drainage and upkeep that suit the intended activities.
Two projects showing how artificial grass can be fitted around equipment, paths and themed play features.
Choose the service that fits your site and the team delivering the work.
Our in-house team surveys the site, agrees the surface specification and carries out the preparation and fitting in your proposal.
Working with a grounds contractor or managing the build yourself? Discuss the products and intended use before ordering.
Browse school and playground turf or discuss your specification.
Share the equipment layout and manufacturer’s information before choosing the surface. Where impact protection is needed, the tested surfacing system must suit the equipment’s free height of fall and cover the required impact area.
A grass product or a shock pad thickness on its own does not establish the performance of the finished installation. Ask for test information covering the proposed combination of turf, underlay and supporting construction.
We discuss these requirements during the survey. Our shock pad and safety flooring page explains the options, while RoSPA’s play surfacing advice explains the importance of test information and correct installation.
A tidy-looking top surface cannot correct movement or drainage problems underneath. We assess levels, the existing base, water flow and connections to paths before recommending preparation work.
At Norden Primary School, we improved the existing base levels before fitting the grass. Other sites may need excavation, replacement material or a different drainage arrangement.
Plan the turf around how people enter, move through and use the space. Routes between gates, play equipment and seating need as much thought as the main activity area. Include mobility requirements and the people who use the site in that discussion.
Natural-looking turf can sit alongside coloured artificial grass for themed details or defined play zones. Surface firmness, gradients, widths and transitions should be assessed for the intended users, rather than assuming that grass alone makes an area accessible.
For a broader education-site project, our schools and nurseries page brings the different surfacing services together.
Artificial grass removes the mowing, but it still needs regular attention. Clear leaves and debris, follow the specified cleaning and brushing routine, and check joins, edges and busy landing or access points for wear.
Keep drainage routes clear and assess conditions before use, particularly during frost, ice or after heavy rain. Surface care sits alongside the operator’s equipment inspection and maintenance programme.
We can help with professional cleaning and repairs when an existing play surface needs attention.
The proposed layers and fitting details should be described together in the specification. This makes quotes easier to compare and responsibilities clearer.
| Part of the system | What it does | What to agree |
|---|---|---|
| Base and drainage | Supports the surface and manages water through the proposed construction. | Existing ground condition, levels, drainage routes and any preparation or repair work. |
| Impact-attenuating layer, where specified | Works with the other layers to provide the required impact performance. | The exact tested system and its suitability for the equipment and impact area. |
| Artificial grass | Provides the finished play surface and appearance. | The product, intended use, fitting method and care requirements. |
| Joins, edges and transitions | Connects the turf to the surrounding play space. | Secure fixing and details around paths, gates, equipment and neighbouring surfaces. |
Help us understand the play area, its users and the work you have in mind.
Send a rough area, postcode and photos. Tell us whether the current surface is soil, grass, tarmac, concrete or another play surface, and point out drainage or wear problems.
Share plans or details of retained and proposed play equipment. Include age groups, expected use, impact-area information and any mobility requirements.
Tell us your budget, access arrangements and preferred dates. Identify any other contractors and whether you need supply only, preparation and fitting, or refurbishment of an existing area.
Our general installation guide is £45–£85 per m², with the final price based on the site and agreed specification. The examples below are starting points for planning. Confirm any impact-attenuating layers, additional groundwork, drainage and testing requirements in the written quote.
| Example play area | Surface area | Guide starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Playground surfacing | 100m² | From £4,500; subject to specification |
| Nursery outdoor area | 50m² | From £2,500; subject to specification |
| Public or community play space | 150m² | From £6,750; subject to specification |
| Commercial venue play area | 80m² | From £4,000; subject to specification |
Compare the complete scope: removal and disposal, base preparation, drainage, turf, underlay where specified, edging, fitting and any inspection or testing arrangements. A turf-only price cannot be compared directly with a complete installation.
Confirm the VAT-inclusive total, exclusions, programme and product and workmanship guarantee terms before ordering.
NORDEN & PETER RABBIT PLAYGROUND GALLERY
These photos show different parts of the Norden project during preparation and after fitting. The work included improving the existing base levels and cutting the turf around the equipment.
Agree the surfacing system, responsibilities and programme before installation begins.
We review the existing surface, equipment layout, drainage and intended use. Share the relevant equipment information and any requirements from your designer or inspector.
Confirm the products, preparation, fitting details and supporting documentation. Agree who will arrange any inspection or testing, alongside the price and proposed dates.
Our in-house team completes the agreed work and explains the care requirements. Arrange any specified checks and handover steps before bringing the play area into use.
EXPLORE OUR PLAYGROUND INSTALLATIONS
Approximately 150m² of Play Care grass fitted around climbing equipment after improvements to the existing base levels.
Artificial grass fitted within a themed adventure playground, alongside play features, buildings and paved routes.
Based in the North West, we work with schools, councils, community groups and visitor attractions across the UK. Send your postcode, approximate area and preferred dates to discuss survey and installation arrangements.
Planning a wider school site? Explore our school and nursery surfacing services. Dedicated Daily Mile routes and roadway play tracks each have their own layout and usage considerations.
It can be, when the complete surface is specified for the site, equipment and intended use. We assess the base, drainage, fitting details and any impact-protection requirements before proposing the system. Regular inspection, maintenance and appropriate supervision remain part of managing the play area.
Start with the activities, expected wear, appearance and care requirements. At Norden Primary School we fitted 36mm Play Care grass around climbing equipment after improving the base levels. That project specification is not a universal recommendation: browse the playground turf range and discuss the full system with us.
The required impact performance determines the specification. Some projects use an underlay as part of a tested system; a particular pad thickness alone does not prove suitability. Provide the equipment details and discuss the proposed turf, underlay and base together. See our shock pad and safety flooring guidance.
BS EN 1176 addresses playground equipment and surfacing requirements. BS EN 1177 covers testing for impact attenuation; BSI lists BS EN 1177:2018+A1:2023 as the current edition. Ask for supporting information for the exact proposed system and agree the inspection or testing requirements for your project. A general claim that a turf product is “safe” does not establish the suitability of the installed play area.
Potentially, if the existing surface and proposed construction are suitable. We assess stability, levels, drainage and the required impact performance before recommending what can stay and what needs changing. Covering cracks, movement or low spots with turf will not solve the underlying problem.
The general guide is £45–£85 per m², with examples above starting at £4,500 for 100m². The final price depends on the site and full specification. Confirm whether preparation, drainage, underlay, edging, removal, fitting and any testing arrangements are included, along with the VAT-inclusive total.
Drainage depends on the whole construction and the conditions below and around it. We assess existing problems and agree the necessary work; replacing the top surface alone does not guarantee that waterlogging will disappear. Keep drainage routes clear as part of ongoing maintenance.
Lifespan depends on the selected product, use, installation and care. Remove debris, follow the cleaning and brushing guidance, and inspect joins, edges and busy areas for damage. Confirm the product and workmanship guarantee terms in your quote. We also offer cleaning and repair services.
We confirm the programme after reviewing the area, preparation, access and fitting detail. Tell us about school holidays, venue opening hours or other contractors so we can plan the work and separation from users. Include any specified inspection or testing in the programme before reopening.
We can discuss coloured turf and defined activity zones as part of the layout. Share your ideas and the intended activities so we can consider the markings, surface and surrounding space together. Dedicated road-style layouts are covered by our roadway play track service.
Tell us the site name, postcode, approximate area, existing surface and preferred dates. Include whether equipment is being retained, added or replaced, and whether you need supply only or installation.
Plans, equipment details and photos help us give useful advice. Share them with your enquiry or email sales@asgoodasgrass.co.uk to discuss a free site survey and quotation.
