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Artificial grass installation in Cairns
A full install replaces lawn or dirt with turf on a compacted crushed-rock base, so it drains and stays flat.
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Signs it is time
- Lawn that will not grow in shade or under trees
- Muddy patches the dog keeps digging
- Watering and mowing you would rather not do
What to know in Cairns
Synthetic turf gets hot in full sun. Associate Professor Sebastian Pfautsch, who contributed to the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer's review of synthetic turf, told the ABC in 2023 that on a sunny 30 degree day unshaded turf reaches about 80 to 90 degrees, while natural grass stays just above 30.
In the Cairns sun that matters most for children and pets: put shade over play areas, ask installers which of their products run cooler, and hose the turf down before it is used on hot days.
What is usually included
- Dig out existing grass and soil
- Lay and compact a crushed-rock or sand base
- Weed mat and edging
- Lay, join and fix the turf
- Infill sand where the product needs it
Questions to ask
- How deep is the base, and is it compacted with a plate compactor?
- What is the turf's warranty, and does it cover fading?
- How are the joins done?
Cost
Guide only, not a quote
$3,000 to $10,000
for a typical 50 to 80 square metre yard (about $45 to $90 a square metre). Time: 1 to 3 days. The business that quotes you looks at the job first.