Turf Laying

in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie

Fresh, level lawn installed properly — soil prep, premium turf,
rolled in, watered and care guide provided.

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  • On‑time
  • Written quote
  • $10m insured
  • Waste removed
  • Local Newcastle & Lake Mac

Spring and autumn are ideal for new lawns —
book early after rain bursts.

Why choose Jake’s

for new turf

  • Right base = lasting lawn — we prep and level the sub‑soil, then add a quality 50–100mm underlay so roots take quickly.
  • Neat joins & edges — staggered seams, rolled & top‑dressed; clean cut around paths and gardens.
  • Local turf choices for Newcastle/Lake Mac conditions (see below).
  • Waste removed — old turf/soil taken away as quoted.
  • Written, fixed price and a simple after‑care schedule so it stays healthy.
  • Add‑ons available — edging, pavers, simple irrigation, lawn repair.

Turf varieties we install

Buffalo

(e.g., Sir Walter/Palmetto class)

best for shade/soft feel, good year‑round colour; handles family wear.

Hybrid Couch

(e.g., TifTuf class)

fine leaf, high wear & drought tolerance, loves full sun; quick recovery. 

Kikuyu

budget‑friendly, vigorous grower for full sun; great wear tolerance; needs edging discipline.

We’ll recommend the best match for your
sun/shade, soil, traffic and maintenance goals.

What’s

included

(standard install)

  • Measure & plan — confirm area (m²), access and any drainage issues.
  • Clear the site — remove old lawn/weeds to an appropriate depth; dispose as quoted.
  • Soil prep & underlay — cultivate sub‑soil; add and grade turf underlay (50–100mm); correct levels/fall; light compact.
  • Lay turf — staggered pattern; tight seams; cut‑in edges; light top‑dress to close gaps.
  • Roll & water‑in — firm contact; first soak; set after‑care schedule.
  • Tidy finish — paths swept, excess removed.

Popular add‑ons:

  • Simple edging/paving to keep lines crisp (steppers, border pavers) → /services/paving-retaining-walls-newcastle/
  • Irrigation (hose timers/sprinklers) or tap splitters
  • Soil improvement (organic blend, wetting agent, gypsum for clay)
  • Lawn repairs/patching & levelling
  • Pressure‑wash paths/drive to match the fresh lawn

Simple Pricing Anchors

Small Area
(up to ~40 m²)

from
$___ / visit

supply & install

Medium Area
(~40–120 m²)

from
$___ / m²

Larger/Complex
Areas

Quoted
on Inspection

Note: Price varies by turf type, access, soil works and waste volume. We confirm
your written price before we start (photos help)

After‑care

(we’ll text this to you)

  • Watering: Keep the turf consistently moist for 10–14 days. In warm weather, water daily (morning; light top‑up afternoon if edges lift). Weeks 3–4: reduce gradually.
  • Foot traffic: Minimise for 2–3 weeks.
  • First mow: When you can’t lift corners and the lawn reachesnormal height (often 10–14 days in warm months). Use a sharp blade; remove no more than 1/3 of the leaf.
  • Fertiliser: Light feed at 6–8 weeks; follow seasonal schedule after.
  • Edges: Keep edges neat to stop encroachment into beds/paths.

How it works

1

Quick
Quote

Tell us size (or photos with tape/steps), sun/shade and turf preference

2

Prep
& Lay

We handle soil, underlay, turf delivery
and install waste removed.

3

Care
Guide

We leave watering & first‑mow
instructions so it establishes fast.

Proof (Before/After + Reviews)

Before

After

Warners Bay
Buffalo on shaded front;
edging installed

Before

After

Charlestown
TifTuf couch for active kids;
80 m² over 1 day

Before

After

Adamstown

Kikuyu on sunny back;
path steppers added

New Lambton

Argenton

Level and lush — exactly what we wanted.

Belmont

Argenton

Great advice on turf choice and watering.

Kotara

Argenton

Clean, tidy, on time.

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FAQs

What turf suits shade?

Buffalo handles partial shade best. Couch and kikuyu need more sun.

Spring and autumn are ideal; you can lay in mild winter or summer with the right care (we’ll advise watering/fertiliser).

Yes — we quote to remove old turf/soil and bring in underlay as needed.

We correct levels/fall as part of prep. Larger drainage works can be scoped separately.

We guarantee workmanship. Turf is a living product — establishment depends on watering, weather and access. We provide a clear care plan to help it thrive.

Yes — join a Garden Maintenance Plan (fortnightly/monthly) for consistent mowing, edging and seasonal lawn care. → /services/garden-maintenance-plans-newcastle/

Area we serve

Primary:

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie — Merewether • New Lambton • Lambton •
Kotara • Adamstown • Hamilton • Mayfield • Waratah • Charlestown •
Belmont • Warners Bay • Speers Point (and nearby)

Also available:

Port Stephens (Nelson Bay & surrounds) and Maitland / Lower Hunter on

cluster days to keep pricing fair. Ask about next availability.