What You Need to Know About Artificial Turf Removal

Have you decided that the time is right to remove artificial turf from your home?

There are obviously a number of reasons for doing this, but whatever the reason, you will want to get it absolutely right.

So how can you go about this in exactly the right way?

The truth is that it’s probably going to be a lot easier than you imagine.

By sticking to the following steps you will make sure that you go about this process in the right way and still get a beautiful garden, while also taking care of the environment at the same time.

Make Sure of Your Decision

To get going with this job, the very first thing to do is make sure that you are absolutely certain about the decision you are making. It certainly won’t be the end of the world if you change your mind later, but it will cause you extra expense and hassle that could have been avoided.

If you are thinking of moving on to a natural grass garden then it’s important you consider the reasons that you went for the artificial approach in the first place. Perhaps you were won over by the low maintenance or by the fact it looks good all year round and no matter what the weather is like.

Sometimes changes in our lifestyle or personal situation can lead to us considering a different approach to our home and garden. Yet, the timeless benefits of artificial grass can be enjoyed in just about any situation and no matter what you now want from life.

If you are sure that you are making the right decision, then it is time to move on to the next steps in the process now.

Do It Yourself

Are you planning on removing the turf yourself? This isn’t the most difficult DIY job in the world, but it does require some planning and quite a bit of your time and effort.

The simplest way to remove artificial turf on your own is generally to cut it into small pieces and then lift them off. However, if you are planning on using it again, then it makes more sense to try and remove the strips intact instead, which is a great deal more difficult to do.

You may need to use a knife or hot water to loosen the adhesive holding the turf down. Once it has all been lifted off, then you are likely to be left with patches of adhesive that need to be scraped off.

Clearly, the size of your garden will largely determine how long this takes you. In most cases, it is best to set aside a good few hours in order to do this without rushing or being under pressure.

Re-Use It

Could it be that you are planning to use the artificial grass you remove elsewhere? If this is the case then you will no doubt have to be very careful not to damage it when lifting it up.

At this point, you will then look to lay it in its new home as well as possible. If the shape of the new area is different from where it was originally laid then you will need to carefully cut it to size.

This is usually the fun part of the job, as you get to see how the turf makes an immediate impact in its new place. It is a fantastic feeling when you see your home get a big positive impact like this in no time at all.

Let Someone Else Lift and Recycle It

If that last section sounded a lot like hard work then there is an easier alternative that will make life a lot easier for you. This is because you can now hire a company to come out and haul away your old artificial turf for you.

This is obviously going to make the whole task a lot easier for you. Indeed, if you are short of time then this might be the only sensible way for you to get your old turf lifted and taken away.

Apart from how easy it is to do this, there is another benefit to getting a turf removal firm in to carry out this work for you. This is because the best ones then recycle the old artificial grass for use elsewhere.

With this approach someone will get to use the second hand turf while you can rest assured that the disposal of your old grass doesn’t harm the planet in any way. This is great news for those of us who are concerned about taking care of the planet as much as possible.

Fit New Grass That Suits Your Lawn Better

Once all of this is done, the next step is to get your lawn back to looking fantastic again. If you were just looking to move to new or more suitable artificial grass then it should be easy enough to make the switch to something newer.

For example, if you have now got young kids growing up in the house, then you might want to go for spongier grass that gives them a better place to take their first steps safely. Alternatively, you might feel that a prettier and more decorative type of artificial grass now goes better with your home’s current looks.

What if you now decide to move to real grass instead? This is something that can be done reasonably easily once your artificial turf has been lifted and taken away.

However, you need to be sure that you are truly ready to make the switch back to the maintenance that is needed with real grass, as well as how it can get muddy, dry or patchy at different times of the year.

The truth is that once you get artificial grass fitted it is difficult to go back to the old type again. However, if you ever have a strong reason for doing this then it is definitely something that can be done fairly quickly and easily.