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How to hire an artificial grass installer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An artificial grass installation in Ireland costs €40–€120 per m², typically around €70. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring an artificial grass installer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers artificial grass installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Installation Care — after installation, maintenance tips may be provided, such as brushing the grass to keep it looking fresh and using infill to enhance durability.
  2. How does size of the area change the price?A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does any additional groundwork needed change the price?It is the reason two providers can quote very differently. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does condition of the existing ground change the price?Existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Material Selection — choosing the right type of artificial grass is crucial — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a artificial grass installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO GARDENERS. Anyone may trade as one. Two specific rules do bite, though, and neither is obvious: professional PESTICIDE and weedkiller use requires certification, and taking your green waste away makes them a waste carrier, which IS registered. A gardener who bags your clippings and drives off without a waste permit is the commonest unlicensed act in this whole family.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Whether they take the green waste away — and if so, their waste permit or carrier registration, because the liability for fly-tipped waste follows YOU; Certification for any lawn treatment, moss killer or weedkiller applied professionally; Public liability — a mower throws stones and a hedge cutter reaches a window; Whether the price is per visit or per hour, and what a visit includes; Who disposes of the arisings on a one-off clearance, priced as a line item; For a regular contract, what happens in winter when there is less to do.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect public liability; ask the limit, because a stone through a window is the routine claim. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers artificial grass installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Installation Care — after installation, maintenance tips may be provided, such as brushing the grass to keep it looking fresh and using infill to enhance durability.

“How does size of the area change the price?”

A good answer: A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does any additional groundwork needed change the price?”

A good answer: It is the reason two providers can quote very differently. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does condition of the existing ground change the price?”

A good answer: Existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Material Selection — choosing the right type of artificial grass is crucial — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a artificial grass installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability; ask the limit, because a stone through a window is the routine claim — site Preparation — before installation, the area must be cleared of debris, grass, and soil.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the artificial grass installer starts, and an itemised invoice after — play Area Surface Installation — creating safe, soft surfaces for children's play areas with artificial grass, often with shock-absorbing layers underneath.

Getting the quote right

  • Size of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything.
  • Any additional groundwork needed — it is the reason two providers can quote very differently.
  • Condition of the existing ground — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on.
  • Type of materials selected — better materials cost more and usually last longer.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: size of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything
  • They will not talk about it: any additional groundwork needed — it is the reason two providers can quote very differently
  • They will not talk about it: condition of the existing ground — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on
  • A price for the artificial grass installer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the artificial grass installer has begun
LOW
€40
TYPICAL
€70
HIGH
€120

What an artificial grass installer costs: €40–€120 per m²

The figures are for the job, per m², and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential lawn installation and Commercial landscaping each carry their own band. Artificial Grass Installation price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Artificial grass installers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstSize of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything — that is what the artificial grass installer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneAny additional groundwork needed — it is the reason two providers can quote very differently — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfCondition of the existing ground — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherType of materials selected — better materials cost more and usually last longer — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the artificial grass installer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the installation — an intricate finish is slower to apply and slower to correct.

Site Preparation
Before installation, the area must be cleared of debris, grass, and soil.
Material Selection
Choosing the right type of artificial grass is crucial.
Post-Installation Care
After installation, maintenance tips may be provided, such as brushing the grass to keep it looking fresh and using infill to enhance durability.
Residential Lawn Installation
Installing artificial grass in residential gardens, providing a lush, low-maintenance alternative to natural grass.
Commercial Landscaping
Fitting artificial turf in commercial properties, such as parks or playgrounds, to enhance aesthetics and reduce upkeep.
Rooftop Garden Installation
Installing synthetic grass on rooftops to create green spaces in urban environments, often with added drainage solutions.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — post-Installation Care — after installation, maintenance tips may be provided, such as brushing the grass to keep it looking fresh and using infill to enhance durability, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the artificial grass installer has gone.
Test what was doneMaterial Selection — choosing the right type of artificial grass is crucial — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. site Preparation — before installation, the area must be cleared of debris, grass, and soil — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a artificial grass installer's card means something — play Area Surface Installation — creating safe, soft surfaces for children's play areas with artificial grass, often with shock-absorbing layers underneath.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring an artificial grass installer: questions people ask

The cost is influenced by factors such as the size of the area, the type of grass selected, and any additional groundwork needed. More complex installations with features like drainage or landscaping can increase costs.

The duration depends on the size of the area and the complexity of the job. A typical installation can take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days, especially if site preparation is required.

Same-day installation may be possible depending on the availability of materials and the workload of the installer. It's best to contact local providers to check their scheduling options.

Many installers offer package deals for multiple services, such as landscaping or garden design, alongside artificial grass installation. It's advisable to discuss this during the initial consultation.

Out of scope work may include extensive landscaping, major drainage solutions, or any structural alterations to existing features. Always clarify with your installer what is included in the quoted price.

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO GARDENERS. Anyone may trade as one. Two specific rules do bite, though, and neither is obvious: professional PESTICIDE and weedkiller use requires certification, and taking your green waste away makes them a waste carrier, which IS registered. A gardener who bags your clippings and drives off without a waste permit is the commonest unlicensed act in this whole family.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. National Waste Collection Permit Office — facility register
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — GRASS CUTTING ( Non-residential immovable goods ) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only