How to Prepare for Turf Installation in Sydney

Start with six useful details

• Suburb and lawn positionTell us whether the lawn is at the front, side or back of the property.
• Rough lawn sizeShare an approximate length and width for each lawn area.
• What is there nowDescribe any old lawn, weeds, bare soil, rubble or recent building work.
• Access routeShow gates, stairs, side passages, tight corners and the route from the street.
• Surrounding featuresInclude paths, drains, doorways, trees, gardens and visible service covers.
• WateringCheck that a hose or sprinkler can reach every part of the new lawn.

Measure the lawn and photograph the way in

A rough length and width are enough to show the general size. If the lawn has an unusual shape, divide it into a few simple sections for your estimate. We can confirm the final measurement before turf is ordered.

Photograph the lawn from more than one corner, then take photos along the route from the street to the yard. Wide photos show the overall shape; closer photos can show weeds, low spots, hard soil or rubble.

• Whole lawnTake wide views from two or more corners.
• The groundInclude bare areas, weeds, puddles, hard soil or leftover material.
• AccessShow gates, narrow passages, stairs, turns and the route from the street.
• Around the lawnInclude paths, decks, drains, gardens and any change in height.

Mention pipes, irrigation and recent building work

Tell us about any known irrigation, drainage, service covers, cables or pipes near the lawn. Photos of paths, paving, decks and garden edges also help us understand how the finished turf needs to meet the yard.

Mention recent excavation, weed treatment, imported fill or building work. If another trade still needs to cross the lawn area, it is usually better to finish that work before new turf is installed.

Prepare the property for installation day

Keep the agreed access route clear and make space for materials where possible. Plan another way for people and pets to move around while the new lawn begins taking root.

Make sure watering can reach the centre, edges and sheltered parts of the lawn. Check current water rules and arrange for someone to look after the turf after installation.

1. 01Clear the accessMove vehicles and loose items from the agreed route.
2. 02Finish other workAvoid sending builders or excavation work across fresh turf.
3. 03Check wateringTest that the full lawn can be watered evenly.
4. 04Plan another walking routeKeep people and pets off the fresh turf while the roots settle in.