On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:11:57 +0100, Rob wrote:


Tks 4 the post Jake. It was a spray . I think your point about
reputation/goodwill
will be my 1st attempt.. Will cross each bridge when I come to it. I'm
talking 1300sqm
what would be the price per sqm for turf avge qual ?


How long's a piece of string? Price depends on where you are and what
you mean by average quality. Around here, a ryegrass-based turf can
cost between £2.50 and £3.50 a square metre without allowing for any
bulk discount. But it's not just the price of the turf. The old turf
has to be removed, the soil tested for residual weedkiller and then
prepared and the turf laid. There's after-care - new turf may need
more watering depending on weather. You need to factor in ALL costs on
a non-DIY basis. You may also want to consider lost earnings if you
need to be at home when your turfing contractors are there. There's
also the lost amenity factor - you are unable to use your garden
properly at a time when most people will want to use it (even after
turfing, you need to keep traffic to a minimum until the turf knits
which effectively rules out enjoyment of your lawn for the summer).
You can be generous in return and discount for the saving on
petrol/electricity for cutting the lawn - just to show you're being
reasonable when you ask for several thousand pounds!

Cheers, Jake
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