New Turf in Exeter & South Devon
New Turf delivered by J&J Contractors across Exeter and South Devon. Backed by our 10-year written guarantee.

New Turf
What is New Turf?
New turf is the fastest way to get a beautiful, healthy lawn. Rather than waiting months for grass seed to establish, turf arrives as ready-grown rolls of grass that are laid directly onto prepared soil, giving you an instant green lawn that can be walked on lightly within a few weeks. Quality turf is grown on specialist farms from hard-wearing grass blends, so it's thick, even and free from the weeds and bare patches that often plague older lawns. The secret to great turf, though, is what goes underneath. A new lawn is only as good as the ground it's laid on, which is why preparation is the most important part of every turfing job we do. At J&J Contractors, we lay new turf for homes across Exeter, Topsham, Crediton and Cullompton, as well as Exmouth, Sidmouth, Newton Abbot and Torbay. We clear the old lawn, level the ground, improve the soil where needed and lay fresh turf with tight joints for a seamless finish. Whether you need a small front lawn refreshed or a full back garden returfed as part of a wider landscaping project, we'll leave you with a lawn you'll be proud of.

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When to Choose New Turf?
New turf is the answer when your existing lawn has passed the point of repair. If it's thin, patchy, full of moss or weeds, or has bare areas worn away by children, pets or heavy use, returfing is often quicker and more cost-effective than trying to nurse it back to health. Devon's mild, wet climate is great for grass but also encourages moss, especially in shady gardens and on heavy, poorly drained soils. Turf also makes sense after building work or landscaping. If you've had an extension, a new patio, a new fence, a driveway or garden levelling, the ground is often left bare, compacted or churned up, and new turf gives you an instant finish. New-build gardens are another common example, where poor-quality turf may have been laid straight onto compacted subsoil and builder's rubble and struggles to survive its first dry summer. If you're selling, a fresh lawn makes a garden photograph beautifully and gives buyers a great first impression. And if you simply want a lush, even lawn without waiting a season for seed to grow, turf gives you the result almost immediately. Spring and autumn are the ideal times to lay turf in Devon, though it can be laid for much of the year with good watering.
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What is Required for Laying New Turf?
Laying new turf properly is all about preparation. At your free site visit, we'll look at the existing lawn, soil, levels, drainage and how much sun the garden gets, then recommend the right approach and turf type. On the day, we remove the old turf and any weeds, rubble or debris, then cultivate the soil and add quality topsoil where needed to give the new roots something to grow into. The ground is levelled, firmed and raked to a fine, even finish, with a pre-turf fertiliser to help the lawn establish quickly. Turf is laid as soon as possible after delivery, in a staggered brick-bond pattern with tight joints so there are no gaps or visible seams, then rolled and given a thorough first watering. After that, aftercare is essential. New turf needs watering daily in dry weather for the first two to three weeks, and you should avoid heavy use until the roots have knitted into the soil, usually after three to four weeks. We'll give you a simple aftercare guide so your lawn gets the best start. Every turfing job across Exeter, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham is backed by our 10-year written guarantee. Call 07476 554105 for a free quote.

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Completed new turf project across Exeter and South Devon.
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Our Process
Our process
01
Free Consultation & Survey
Personalised on-site survey and transparent pricing for New Turf across South Devon.
02
Surface & Groundwork Prep
Meticulous ground excavation, structural preparation, and property protection.
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Trade-Certified Installation
Installed to highest trade standards with premium British-weather resilient materials.
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Cleanup & 10-Yr Guarantee
Thorough site clean, comprehensive sign-off, and your 10-Year Written Guarantee.
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