Turf supplied and laid in Sydney typically costs $25 to $40 a m², with preparation quoted separately where needed. Absolute’s prices below include GST and were confirmed in October 2026.
Typical turf laying costs
| Work | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Turf supplied and laid | $25 to $40 a m² |
| Ground preparation, where needed | $10 to $20 a m² |
| A typical 100 m² lawn, complete | $4,000 to $7,000 |
The supplied-and-laid rate assumes the ground is ready for that stage. A complete job may also involve removing old grass, preparing soil, adjusting levels and handling waste. The 100 m² example is a typical whole-job range, not a promise that every lawn can be priced by multiplying two rates.
Our turf laying service starts with a free on-site quote that identifies the preparation your lawn needs.
Tell David your suburb and the work you have in mind. Photos are optional.
Supply-only versus a finished lawn
A supplier’s price for rolls of turf does not include preparing your garden or installing the lawn. When comparing quotes, check whether the following are included:
- Removing existing grass and unwanted material
- Preparing the soil and levels
- Supplying and laying the chosen turf
- Finishing the edges and removing agreed waste
- Guidance on watering and establishment
Discuss any drainage or irrigation work separately. Don’t assume it is included in a turf-laying rate.
What changes the total?
Ground condition is often the biggest variable. Patchy grass over compacted soil needs different preparation from an area already cleared and ready to lay. The levels need to suit the surrounding paths, garden edges and buildings.
Access affects how old material comes out and fresh soil and turf go in. Steps, narrow passages and long carries can add work even on a small lawn.
Turf choice depends on sun, shade, wear and the care you can provide. Discuss a suitable variety on site, then compare quotes for the same grass and preparation. The cheapest supply price is not useful if the grass does not suit the conditions.
Area and shape affect quantities, cutting and edge work. A simple open lawn and several small sections can involve different work despite having the same total area.
See a lawn we laid in Ryde
The new front lawn in our Ryde garden project was completed with a stepping-stone path in April 2018. The project also included garden beds and other areas around the property.
See the full Ryde project and our lawn before-and-after photographs. The project’s actual price is not published; today’s guide figures should not be treated as its historical cost.
Where to save, and what to get right
Agree the lawn area and scope before ordering. Ask whether existing edges can stay and make access available as agreed. Avoid cutting the preparation simply to lower the total: turf needs suitable ground beneath it to establish well.
If you are also changing beds and planting, discuss the jobs together. Our landscaping cost guide explains budgets for a garden with several elements.
Watering and care after installation
Plan to water the lawn as it establishes and adjust to the weather and ground conditions. Check current watering rules and follow the installation advice for your turf. Our existing new-turf watering guide explains what to watch for and when to seek help.
Get a quote for your lawn
Tell David your suburb, approximate lawn area, its current condition and any access constraints. Photos are optional. We’ll visit, discuss the preparation and turf choice, and quote the complete agreed job.
Tell David your suburb and the work you have in mind. Photos are optional.
