Artificial grass in Durbanville, supplied and laid
Durbanville sits on clay, and clay is the reason a Durbanville lawn needs a deeper base than a Blaauwberg one. Clay holds water through winter and shrinks in summer, so a thin base moves twice a year. We build 75 to 100mm of compacted stone here and cut a drainage line where a garden sits below the house.
- From
- R159/m²
- Guarantee
- 8 years
- Base depth
- 50-100mm
- Typical job
- One day
Ground and gardens in Durbanville
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Ground | Heavy clay that holds winter water and cracks in summer |
| Typical plot | Newer family homes, trampolines, dogs and a lot of lawn |
| Nearby | Sonstraal, Eversdal, Vierlanden, Aurora and the wine-valley side |
| Usual pile | 30mm, or 25mm on traffic lines |
The site visit confirms the ground before a price is given. Ground is the one variable that changes the base depth, and base depth is the one that changes the cost.
What it costs in Durbanville
| Pile | Installed | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 25mm | R159/m² | Pets, traffic lines, play areas |
| 30mm | R199/m² | The usual choice for a family lawn |
| 40mm | R249/m² | Low-traffic show lawns |
A 50 square metre garden at 30mm runs about R9 950 installed. A 100 square metre garden runs about R19 900.
Ask for astro turf in Durbanville and we quote the 25mm, because astro turf almost always means the short sports-style pile rather than a long garden one.
Questions from Durbanville
Why does Durbanville need a deeper base?
Clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries. A 50mm base moves with it. 75 to 100mm of compacted stone absorbs that movement and keeps the lawn flat.
Will artificial grass survive a trampoline and a dog?
Yes. Put 25mm pile under a trampoline and in a dog run, because short pile takes concentrated traffic better than long pile. Move the trampoline twice a year.
What does artificial grass cost in Durbanville?
Artificial grass in Durbanville costs R159 to R249 per square metre installed. The rate covers the grass, the compacted base, the infill and the labour, and carries an 8-year guarantee.
Read how the installation works, or compare the full price list. We also cover the rest of the Cape Town metro.