Artificial grass in Brackenfell, supplied and laid
Brackenfell gardens take children, and children concentrate wear in the same three metres: the door, the swing and the gate. Long pile flattens on those lines first. We put 25mm pile on the traffic lines and 30mm across the rest, which costs slightly less and lasts noticeably longer than a single long-pile lawn.
- From
- R159/m²
- Guarantee
- 8 years
- Base depth
- 50-100mm
- Typical job
- One day
Ground and gardens in Brackenfell
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Ground | Sandy loam, generally free draining |
| Typical plot | Face-brick family homes with children and a lot of back-garden traffic |
| Nearby | Protea Valley, Vredekloof, Northpine and the Kuils River side |
| Usual pile | 30mm, or 25mm on traffic lines |
The site visit confirms the ground before a price is given. Ground is the one variable that changes the base depth, and base depth is the one that changes the cost.
What it costs in Brackenfell
| Pile | Installed | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 25mm | R159/m² | Pets, traffic lines, play areas |
| 30mm | R199/m² | The usual choice for a family lawn |
| 40mm | R249/m² | Low-traffic show lawns |
A 50 square metre garden at 30mm runs about R9 950 installed. A 100 square metre garden runs about R19 900.
Ask for astro turf in Brackenfell and we quote the 25mm, because astro turf almost always means the short sports-style pile rather than a long garden one.
Questions from Brackenfell
Which pile height lasts longest with children?
25mm lasts longest under concentrated traffic. Short dense pile springs back where long pile lies down. Long pile still suits the parts of the garden nobody walks on.
Is artificial grass hot for children to play on?
Artificial grass runs warmer than real grass in direct sun. A rinse cools it in under a minute. Shade over a play area makes the bigger difference.
What does artificial grass cost in Brackenfell?
Artificial grass in Brackenfell costs R159 to R249 per square metre installed. The rate covers the grass, the compacted base, the infill and the labour, and carries an 8-year guarantee.
Read how the installation works, or compare the full price list. We also cover the rest of the Cape Town metro.