Searching for instant lawn Randburg suppliers usually comes down to one question. Who will make the grass take root, not just drop it on your driveway? The turf matters less than the choices around it. Your variety, your ground preparation and the three weeks after laying decide whether you get a lawn or an expensive patch of brown.
We’re Perfect Instant Lawns. We supply and lay instant lawn in Randburg and across Johannesburg and Gauteng. We have done it for 15 years, with a team of 26. This page walks through the decisions in the order you will face them. Use it to brief any supplier properly, including us.
Ready for a price? Send us your measurements or your property location, and we will quote the full job. You can read what past customers say on our about us page.
Start with the grass, not the price
Instant lawn is mature grass grown on a farm, harvested, rolled and delivered. It gives you a green surface the day it goes down. The variety you choose then governs how that lawn copes with your shade, your foot traffic and your tolerance for mowing.
No single grass is best. Sunlight, soil, traffic and your maintenance appetite all pull in different directions. We stock Kikuyu, All Season Grass, LM Berea, Tiffspot, Cynodon (Bermuda) and Buffalo. We recommend one after hearing about your property.
| Grass | Best suited to | Published market price per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Kikuyu | Full sun, large lawns, frequent foot traffic. Durable and fast-growing. | Around R35 (some suppliers R32) |
| LM Berea | Shaded and semi-shaded gardens. Fine, soft texture. | Around R90 (one supplier lists R119 with full installation) |
| Cynodon (Bermuda) | Direct sun. Tolerates drought, salt and heavy use. | R30 to R55 |
| Buffalo | A step up in price from Kikuyu and Bermuda. Ask us whether it suits your site. | Around R90 |
Treat those prices as a guide to the market, not as our quotation. The LocalPros instant lawn pricing guide shows the same spread, roughly R30 to R90 per square metre depending on grass and location. Your final figure depends on the grass, the area, the soil work, delivery and installation.
Want your own figure? Ask us for a quote with your square metres and a note on how much sun the area gets. We will tell you which grass fits and what the whole job costs.
The shade question most Randburg gardens face
Mature gardens with big trees are common across the northern suburbs. Shade shapes most turf installation Randburg jobs we quote. Kikuyu performs best in full sun. LM Berea costs more per square metre, but it copes with shaded and semi-shaded ground.
Many gardens have both conditions. You might have a sunny open lawn and a shaded corner under a jacaranda. In that case we often recommend two varieties instead of forcing one grass to cope with both. Tell us where the sun falls at different times of day, and we can plan around it.
Measure once, order with a margin
Measure the length and width of each section and multiply them to get square metres. For an irregular garden, break it into rectangles, measure each and add the results together. Curved beds and paths around trees are the usual traps, so draw a rough sketch as you go.
If you plan to buy instant lawn Randburg suppliers will quote on, they will all ask for your square metres first. Always allow a little extra for cutting and fitting. Turf comes in rolls, and edges around beds, paving and trees need trimming. Ordering to the exact square metre leaves you short on installation day. A second delivery then costs you time and money.
Soil preparation is where the lawn is won
Most failed instant lawns trace back to the ground, not the grass. Roots need to reach soil within days. Lay turf onto hard, dry or uneven ground, or over buried rubble, and you get poor rooting, dry spots and uneven growth. Good lawn installation Randburg homeowners can trust starts below the surface.
The prepared surface should feel firm enough to walk on without being compacted. Sandy loam drains well and compacts less, so it is the ideal. If your soil is heavy, we loosen it and improve it with compost where needed. A slight fall away from buildings also moves water off the site instead of letting it pool against walls.
- Clear the area of old grass, weeds, debris and rubble.
- Loosen the topsoil so roots can penetrate.
- Correct the levels, filling low spots and removing humps.
- Improve the soil with compost where it needs it.
- Check drainage and set a slight fall away from buildings.
The order matters. If you level before you loosen, you compact the soil again while you work. If you fix drainage after the turf is down, you lift what you just laid. We never bury rubble either, because it creates dry patches that show up months later.
For a second view on the same steps, this guide to preparing soil for instant grass covers the groundwork in similar terms. You can prepare the ground yourself if you are handy. Many Randburg customers hand that stage to us, because it is the hardest part to judge by eye.
How an instant lawn Randburg installation runs over one to three days
An average project takes one to three days. A small townhouse garden can finish in a day. A large property, or one that needs heavy ground work, takes longer. We handle measurement, delivery, preparation, laying and the first watering as one job. You do not have to coordinate several trades.
Delivery costs depend on location and quantity. We time the delivery to the day laying begins. Turf is a living product, so it should go down soon after it arrives rather than sit stacked on a hot driveway.
When we lay a roll-on lawn, Randburg gardens included, we butt the rolls tightly with no gaps and stagger the joins like brickwork. Good contact between turf and soil matters more than anything else on the day. Air pockets underneath stop roots from gripping. We water straight afterwards to settle the roots into the soil.
Commercial sites follow the same rules
We supply all kinds of businesses, from offices and retail premises to facilities with heavy foot traffic. The principles do not change. The grass choice and the scheduling do, because a business often needs work finished around trading hours. Tell us when the site is quietest.
The first three weeks decide the result
Your lawn looks finished the moment we leave. It is not. Roots need time to grip the soil, and that happens in the first few weeks with proper care. Kikuyu may show strong signs of establishment within 10 to 14 days and full establishment within three weeks. Other varieties vary.
- Water straight away and keep the turf consistently moist for the first two weeks.
- After two weeks, water less often but more deeply, which pushes roots down.
- Keep off it. Avoid unnecessary foot traffic until the grass has rooted firmly.
- First mow after two to three weeks, once the turf has rooted, with the blades set high.
The most common mistake we see is giving up on watering after a few days because the lawn looks green. Green leaf on a lawn with no roots dries out fast in Highveld sun. Tug a corner. If it lifts, keep watering. If it holds, you can start easing off.
New instant grass Randburg gardens often look their best in week one and their worst in week three, when the watering slips. Stay consistent and the lawn rewards you.
What a sensible quote should show
We sell by the square metre, so your quote scales with the size of the job. Ask any supplier to separate the lines: the turf, the soil preparation, delivery and installation. A quote that jumps from delivery straight to laying, with no mention of the ground, should make you ask who does that work and how.
Our work carries a guarantee under our terms of service. Ask to see those terms before you commit, whoever you hire. A guarantee is only worth what its conditions say, and watering and care usually form part of them.
If you want a price, send us your measurements or your property location. Tell us how much sun the area gets, whether pets or children use it and how much mowing you want to do. We will recommend a grass and quote the full job.
Frequently asked questions
What is instant lawn?
Instant lawn is mature grass that has been grown on a farm, then harvested, rolled, and delivered. It provides an immediate green surface the day it’s put down.
How do I choose the right type of instant lawn for my garden?
The best grass variety depends on your specific conditions, including sunlight, soil type, how much foot traffic the area receives, and how much maintenance you’re willing to do. We can recommend a suitable grass after learning about your property.
How much extra instant lawn should I order?
It’s always best to order a little extra beyond your exact measurements to account for cutting and fitting, especially around edges, beds, and trees. Ordering to the exact square metre can leave you short.
What is the most common reason for instant lawn failure?
Most instant lawn failures are due to poor ground preparation. The roots need to be able to reach the soil easily, so the ground must be clear of debris, loosened, and properly leveled with good drainage.
How long does it take to install instant lawn?
An average instant lawn installation project typically takes between one to three days. Smaller townhouse gardens might be completed in a single day, while larger properties or those requiring extensive ground work will take longer.
What is the most crucial care step after laying instant lawn?
The most critical care step is consistent watering for the first two weeks. Even if the lawn looks green, it needs moisture to establish roots. You can test if it’s rooted by gently tugging a corner; if it lifts easily, keep watering.
Get a quote for your Randburg lawn
Send us your measurements, or just your property location, along with how much sun the area gets. We will recommend the right grass and quote the full job, from soil preparation and delivery to installation. Laying is usually done in 1 to 3 days, and our work carries a guarantee with clear terms.