New backyard lawn in Lane Cove North
A patchy backyard lawn replaced with new turf, with photographs showing the original yard, prepared ground and finished result.
Read about this jobNew lawns & lawn replacement
Turf laying in Sydney
Fresh turf for a bare yard or a lawn that needs replacing. We clear the old grass and weeds, prepare and level the ground, then lay and water in your new lawn.
- See our Ryde lawn transformation
- Ground preparation agreed in your quote
- Watering and care advice provided
What’s included
What a turf job includes
Replacing a tired lawn or finishing bare ground? We clear the area, prepare the soil and levels, then supply and lay the turf. The ground underneath matters just as much as the grass you choose. Our guide to watering new turf covers the first weeks.
Removing the old lawn
Old grass, weeds and rubbish cleared from the area, with old concrete or pavers taken up where needed.
Levelling and preparation
The ground graded so water runs away from the house, with fresh soil spread and levelled.
Laying
Turf laid tight with staggered joints and cut neatly to edges and paths.
Watering in
The new lawn watered in, with instructions for the weeks after.
Before & after
From bare ground to new lawn in Ryde.
At this new-build home, we prepared and levelled the ground, laid lawn at the front and back, and added planted borders and a stepping-stone path. These photos show the backyard before and after the work.
Ryde · Completed April 2018
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A patchy lawn replaced in Lane Cove North, an overgrown backyard turfed in Hunters Hill and a new front lawn in Putney.
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Turf laying · Hunters Hill · 2018 Backyard turf laying in Hunters Hill
An overgrown backyard in Hunters Hill cleared and finished with new turf inside the existing garden borders.
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Prepared ground at the front of a Putney home finished with lawn and planted beds around the existing steps and entrance.
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Planning your budget
What does turf laying cost?
Turf supply and laying is priced separately from ground preparation. The complete-lawn example below is a guide to the overall job, not an extra charge. David checks the area, levels and access before giving you a free on-site quote.
| 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 |
- Covers: Turf supplied and laid tight, cut to the edges and paths, and watered in.
- Not included: Removing the old lawn and preparing the ground, where needed (priced above). Drainage or irrigation work is discussed on site.
Typical prices, including GST. We confirm the exact price with a free quote on site.
What affects your quote?
- The area in square metres
- How much preparation and levelling the ground needs
- The turf variety
- Access for the turf and soil, and how much old lawn, concrete or paving is taken away
Choosing your turf
The right grass for your garden
Most of the lawns we lay are DNA-certified Sir Walter Buffalo. We also lay the other main turf types grown for Sydney, including couch, kikuyu and zoysia. You don’t need to choose before getting in touch; our guide to choosing turf compares them by sun, wear and mowing.
- Sun and shade
- We look at how much sunlight reaches the lawn and the shade cast by the house, fences and trees.
- How you use the lawn
- Tell us about children, pets and the areas that get the most foot traffic so we can recommend a suitable variety.
- The ground beneath it
- Soil, levels and drainage need attention before turf goes down. We agree on the preparation as part of your quote.
Working with Absolute
Your new lawn, organised with David
David has run this family garden business in Ryde since 1994. He’ll look at the lawn area with you, explain the preparation and agree on the work before it begins.
David · Founder of Absolute
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Show us the space
Tell us your suburb and whether you’re replacing a lawn or starting with bare ground. Photos and a rough size are useful, but optional.
Agree on the turf and the quote
David visits to check the sun, soil, levels and access. You receive a free quote covering the agreed preparation, turf and laying.
Prepare, lay and water in
We arrange the work, clear and prepare the ground, and lay the new lawn. Green waste from the work is taken away, and you receive watering and care advice.
I was a bit apprehensive about hiring a landscaper after hearing a few horror stories, especially picking someone I’d found online—but I’m so glad I went with Absolute Tree and Garden. David was extremely responsive and even shuffled his schedule to squeeze my job in earlier than expected. The team that came out were friendly, efficient, and thorough—exactly what you’d hope for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Absolute Tree and Garden to anyone.
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Another tree service mucked me around all morning with quote appointment changes, so I contacted Festus from Absolute Tree and he quoted over the phone his team turned up and both tree stumps were gone before sunset on the same day at a most reasonable cost. Thanks again.
Graeme Macallister ·
Highly recommend this landscaping company. They listened to my ideas, provided great suggestions, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations.
Raghu Sharma ·
David and the whole crew at Absolute Tree and Garden Services are fantastic. The work is always done very professionally and safely. The crew are very friendly and respectful. I have used them for many years across multiple properties and the service is always the same - consistently good. I like that they will push back if the request is not going to give you the best result which is great. They turn up on time!! Their rates are very reasonable as well. I fully recommend Absolute Tree and Garden Services! Stuart
Stuart Anderson ·
David and his team are phenomenal! Our overgrown trees have been pruned to perfection our front garden replanted and it looks gorgeous. Thank you David!
Wendye Vince ·
I could not rate David and his team more highly. They did a first rate job in both my backyard and front yard. Both look fantastic and I could not be happier. David is a genuinely nice guy and very easy to relate and talk to. David’s price was very reasonable for all the work he did and I will definitely be using his services again soon. Highly recommended.
Peter Brooke ·
These guys were great. Good communication, job done well and no mess left behind. Very happy. Thank you.
Carolyn Ozkoseoglu ·
Before you book
Turf laying questions
Can you remove the old lawn and weeds first?
Yes. Clearing the old grass and weeds is part of preparing a lawn for new turf. We include the preparation needed for your site in the quote, with green waste from the work taken away.
Does the price include soil and levelling?
The turf supply-and-laying rate is separate from ground preparation. David checks the existing soil, levels and access on site, then quotes for the work your lawn needs so you can see the overall price before deciding.
How soon can children or pets use the new lawn?
Keep traffic light until the turf has rooted firmly into the soil. The timing depends on the variety, season and growing conditions. We’ll explain what to look for before normal use and the first mow, rather than give the same date for every lawn.
Which turf is best for a Sydney lawn?
It depends on sun, wear and how much mowing you want. Soft-leaf buffalo such as Sir Walter suits most family lawns and copes with part shade; couch and kikuyu suit sunny, busy lawns; zoysia suits a dense lawn with less mowing. We help you choose on site.
Compare Sydney turf typesCan you replace a patchy or worn-out lawn?
Yes. We clear the old grass and weeds, prepare the soil and lay new turf. In Lane Cove North we replaced a patchy backyard lawn worn around the clothesline and play area, keeping the existing trees and fence.
See the Lane Cove North lawnCan you repair a lawn without re-turfing all of it?
Yes. Where most of the lawn is healthy, we can patch bare or worn areas with new turf, and top dress and level uneven spots, instead of replacing the whole lawn. David looks at the lawn on site and tells you whether a repair or new turf is the better choice.
Can you remove old concrete or pavers before laying turf?
Yes. We can take up old concrete or pavers, clear the base material and prepare the soil so the new lawn has good ground to grow in. The removal and preparation are included in the quote after David checks the area and access.
Do you lay turf for commercial sites, strata or schools?
Yes. Along with homes, we lay new turf for commercial properties, strata buildings and schools. The quote works the same way: David checks the area, levels and access on site first.
Do I need to measure the lawn or choose a turf variety first?
No. An approximate size and photos help us understand the job, but we check the area when we visit. We can recommend a turf variety after looking at the sunlight, soil and how you use the garden.
Can the turf be laid with new garden beds or planting?
Yes. Turf can be part of a larger garden job with planting, garden beds, mulch, edging or a path. Tell us what you would like changed so it can be considered together.
Explore landscapingDo you offer regular mowing after the lawn is laid?
We supply and lay the lawn and explain its early care. We don’t run regular lawn-mowing rounds. If the garden later needs a substantial clean-up or restoration, get in touch about that work.
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Where we work
New lawns across our part of Sydney
We're based in Ryde and do this work across the suburbs around it. Choose your area for local details.
- Ryde
Our home base: Eastwood, West Ryde, Putney and nearby
- North Shore
Hunters Hill and Lane Cove up to Hornsby and Wahroonga
- Inner West
Terraces and courtyards from Balmain to Strathfield
- Hills District
Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, North Rocks and nearby
Free on-site quote
Let’s plan your new lawn
Tell David your suburb and what the lawn area is like now. He’ll get in touch to arrange a free on-site quote.