What we do, step by step
Three levels of lawn restoration, what every step does, and why your lawn needs it.
Pick the level that fits
Every level starts with the same first steps and adds what the lawn needs on top. Prices are for a 25 m² lawn; the calculator prices yours.
| What we do | Lawn Refresh from £75 | Lawn Recovery from £120 | Lawn Restoration from £170 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look at the lawn and agree the price | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prepare: cut the grass, clear leaves and debris | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scarify to lift moss and thatch, then bag it | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overseed the thin and worn areas | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feed with a suitable seasonal fertiliser | · | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hollow-tine aerate to relieve compaction | · | · | ✓ |
| Light topdressing where it is needed | · | · | ✓ |
Regular mowing is separate, and you can add it to any level. A level can also be repeated through the year on the annual plan, which saves 10%.
The steps, and why each one is there
Look at the lawn
What it does. We look at photos and the size of the lawn, or visit, and check for the things that decide the treatment: how thick the thatch is, how much moss there is, whether the ground is hard or holds water, how much sun it gets and what the grass is doing.
Why we do it. A treatment on the wrong problem wastes your money. If your lawn needs less than you expected, we say so and price that. We agree the price with you before anything starts.
In: All levels
Prepare the lawn
What it does. We cut the grass and clear leaves, sticks and debris, so the machine can work the surface and nothing hides the thatch.
Why we do it. Scarifying and aeration work best on a clean, lightly cut lawn. It keeps the work even and lets the blades do their job on the thatch, not on loose debris.
In: All levels
Scarify
What it does. A machine with rotating blades cuts into the matted layer of dead grass, roots and moss at the base of the lawn and lifts it out. We bag the debris and leave it for you, or take it away if you want that and pay the waste charge.
Why we do it. A thick layer of thatch holds water at the surface, blocks air and feed from the roots, and gives moss somewhere to establish. Clearing it lets the grass grow into the space. It is the first treatment in every level.
In: All levels
Overseed
What it does. We sow fresh seed over the lawn, choosing a mix that suits sun, shade and wear, and making sure it reaches soil, not leftover thatch.
Why we do it. Scarifying leaves the lawn thinner for a while, and a thin lawn is where moss and weeds move in. New grass fills the gaps and thickens the turf so it crowds them out.
In: Recovery and Restoration
Feed
What it does. We apply a seasonal lawn feed at the packet rate, chosen for the time of year.
Why we do it. New seedlings and a stressed lawn need nutrients to get going. The right feed at the right time helps the grass recover. The wrong one, or too much of it, does harm.
In: Recovery and Restoration
Hollow-tine aerate
What it does. A machine with hollow tines pulls small cores of soil out of the lawn, leaving holes that run down into the ground. The cores break down on the surface, or we rake them up.
Why we do it. Compacted soil sheds water, holds little air and gives roots no room, so the grass thins even when it is fed. Taking out cores relieves the compaction, and seed that falls into the holes has good contact with the soil.
In: Restoration
Top-dress where needed
What it does. A light layer of top-dressing goes on where the surface is uneven or the holes need filling.
Why we do it. It levels low spots, fills the aeration holes and gives new seed a good bed. It is optional, which is why we only do it where it helps.
In: Restoration
Aftercare
What it does. We tell you what to do next: how to water, when to cut for the first time, how long to keep off, and what normal recovery looks like.
Why we do it. A lawn looks worse before it looks better, and what you do in the first weeks decides how well it recovers. The guides explain what to expect.
In: All levels
How a year works
- Early autumn: the main treatment, usually Lawn Recovery or Lawn Restoration, while the soil is warm and the grass is growing.
- Spring: a lighter treatment such as a Lawn Refresh, to clear what the winter left.
- Summer: regular mowing and no heavy work. We avoid scarifying drought-stressed grass.
- Winter: the lawn rests. We do not work frozen or waterlogged ground.
The annual plan books these treatments together and takes 10% off. See how it works, or read the autumn timetable for the reasoning.
Questions
Which level does my lawn need?
Spongy or mossy but mostly healthy: Lawn Refresh. Thin as well: Lawn Recovery. Hard, patchy or worn as well: Lawn Restoration. Send a photo and the size on WhatsApp and we will tell you which one we would choose, and why.
Can I just have one step, like aeration?
Yes, ask us. Stand-alone aeration is quoted once we have seen the lawn. The three levels are the combinations that work best together.
When is the best time to do it?
Early autumn is the best window, when the grass is growing and the soil is moist. Spring is the second. We choose the day for the weather and the state of the grass, not the calendar.
How long does the work take?
It depends on the size of the lawn and the level. We tell you when we agree the price.
What happens afterwards?
The lawn looks rough for a few weeks, then thickens. We give you aftercare instructions, and the guides cover the recovery in detail.
Tell us about your lawn
Send the size and a photo on WhatsApp and we will come back with a price. We agree the price before we start.