Preston and northern suburbs
Landscaping, natural turf and artificial grass in Preston and northern Melbourne.
Plan a lawn, front yard, backyard or combined outdoor project with clear preparation, access and quotation guidance.
Current guide rates
Landscaping and site preparation prices
These guide rates help with early budgeting. Final pricing is confirmed after the area, access, ground conditions, removal requirements and planned finish are checked.
Artificial grass installation price
$70/m² + GST ($77/m² including GST) for artificial turf supply and installation. Extra excavation, filling, removal or difficult access is assessed separately.
View the current artificial grass rate and estimate your lawn area.
Land preparation and clearing
From $20/m² + GST for suitable standard areas. Existing vegetation, soil, levels and access affect the final scope.
Machine work
$200/hour + GST with a four-hour minimum. Machine suitability depends on access, clearance and the work area.
Manual digging
$100 per worker/hour + GST with a four-hour minimum. Difficult digging is $120 per worker/hour + GST.
Soil and green waste
Soil or green-waste disposal is $900 per truck load + GST. Mixed-load disposal is $1,100 per truck load + GST. The number of loads is confirmed after the material and access are assessed.
General landscaping
Landscaping starts from $65/m² + GST, with filling charged separately. Materials and the agreed finish affect the final quotation.
Guide rates do not replace a written quotation. Filling, pebbles, demolition, restricted access, unusual ground conditions and disposal may be additional where required.
Artificial turf near Preston
Compare the complete installation scope, not only the square-metre rate.
A useful artificial-turf quotation should make the preparation and finished scope clear. Two areas with the same measurements can require different work because of access, existing surfaces, levels, drainage and disposal.
What supply and installation covers
The written quotation confirms the measured area, selected turf, included preparation, installation labour, joins and edges. It also identifies which site-specific items are included or separate.
Preparation and removal
Existing lawn removal, excavation, disposal, filling, drainage, extra edging and restricted access can change the scope. Read our artificial-grass preparation guide before comparing quotations.
Artificial turf or natural turf?
Consider the look you prefer, watering and maintenance, drainage, shade, pets and foot traffic. Evergreen can quote artificial turf or natural grass when either is suitable for the site.
Does Evergreen install artificial turf in Preston and nearby suburbs?
Yes. Evergreen Exteriors Care provides artificial turf installation in Preston, Reservoir and suitable surrounding northern Melbourne suburbs. Send the suburb, measurements and site photos to confirm availability and receive a site-specific quotation.
What does artificial turf supply and installation include?
The written quotation confirms the measured area, selected turf, included preparation, installation labour, joins and edges. Existing lawn removal, excavation, disposal, filling, drainage, extra edging and restricted access are identified separately when required.
Natural turf installation
Plan the ground first, then select the lawn.
Natural turf can suit front yards, backyards and new-home landscaping where the ground, drainage, sunlight and future maintenance support a living lawn. Evergreen can quote the turf and the site preparation needed for the measured area.
What the quote should confirm
The written quotation confirms the measured area, selected turf, included ground preparation, soil or filling, laying and the agreed finished levels. Removal, excavation, disposal, drainage, edging and restricted access are listed separately when required.
Before turf is delivered
Existing grass, weeds, rubble and unsuitable material may need removal. Levels should meet paths, concrete, garden edges and gates without creating low points that hold water.
Access and watering
Send the narrowest access width and explain whether soil and turf must pass through a side gate or house. Also confirm how the new lawn will be watered after installation.
Does Evergreen install natural turf in northern Melbourne?
Yes. Evergreen can quote natural turf supply and installation in Preston, Reservoir, Epping, Wollert, Craigieburn and suitable surrounding northern suburbs. The turf selection, measured area, preparation, access and watering requirements are confirmed for the property.
What does natural turf installation include?
The written quotation confirms the measured area, selected turf, included ground preparation, soil or filling, laying and the agreed finished levels. Removal, excavation, disposal, drainage, edging and restricted access are listed separately when required.
Natural turf delivery, watering and establishment
Natural turf is living material, so delivery day and early care matter. The selected turf variety, season, weather and site conditions can change the exact aftercare instructions. Follow the turf supplier’s product-specific advice and any requirements confirmed in Evergreen’s written quotation.
Prepare before delivery
The agreed excavation, soil preparation, levels and access should be ready before the turf arrives. Fresh turf should be laid promptly rather than left rolled up while other site work is completed.
Water immediately
New turf should be watered as soon as it is laid and kept moist while roots establish. Make sure a suitable water source and practical watering method are available on installation day; the exact frequency depends on the turf, weather and supplier guidance.
Protect the new lawn
Keep unnecessary foot traffic, pets, wheelbarrows and stored materials off the lawn while it roots into the prepared soil. Before the first mow, check that the turf has established and follow the selected turf supplier’s mowing guidance.
Complete residential landscaping
Quote the front yard, backyard and access as one plan.
For a new home or larger yard makeover, show the whole property during the first enquiry. This helps plan construction order, finished levels, drainage and material access before a new lawn or surface closes off the work area.
Front and back landscaping
Natural turf, artificial grass, garden beds, edging, decorative stone and preparation can be assessed together when they are part of the requested scope.
Outdoor construction
Evergreen can also assess verified services including retaining walls, fencing and gates, concrete paving and decking.
Site-specific quotation
Send measurements, photos and the complete wish list. The written quotation then identifies the agreed inclusions, separate items and any access, excavation, disposal or filling requirements.
Can front and back landscaping be quoted together?
Yes. Send the complete plan so fencing, retaining walls, gates, concrete, decking, natural turf, artificial grass and garden areas can be assessed in the right order. Only the items listed in the written quotation are included.
Completed Donnybrook project
See a real artificial-grass transformation.
View genuine before-and-after photos from our completed front-yard artificial grass installation in Donnybrook. The project page also explains what information helps us prepare an accurate quotation for a similar area.
View the Donnybrook projectRecent Evergreen project
COLORBOND fencing, artificial grass, edging and paving
This genuine project video shows a coordinated outdoor upgrade completed by Evergreen Exteriors Care. The visible work brings together a COLORBOND fence, artificial grass, garden edging and paved areas to create a neat, lower-maintenance finish.
Planning these elements together helps align finished levels, drainage, edges, access and the transitions between grass, paths and fencing. For a similar project, send photos of the complete area rather than only one section.
What site preparation can involve
Preparation may include clearing grass and small plants, removing unsuitable material, excavation, setting levels and getting the area ready for the agreed landscaping finish. Hard ground, clay, rocks, established roots or narrow access can require more manual work and change the quotation.
Plan the whole outdoor area
Natural turf or artificial grass can be included with garden beds, edging, decorative stone, fencing and gates, concrete paving, decking or retaining work when those items are part of the quotation.
What to send for an accurate quote
Send your suburb, approximate length and width, clear photos of the work area and access, and details of existing grass, soil, concrete, decking, vegetation or rubbish that needs removal. Include the preferred finish and mention any narrow gates, steps or low clearance.
Areas serviced
Preston, Reservoir, Epping, Lalor, Wollert, Craigieburn, Mickleham, Donnybrook, Kalkallo, Mernda, Doreen and nearby northern suburbs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does artificial grass installation cost?
The current guide price is $70 per square metre + GST for supply and installation. The measured area, access, existing surface, preparation, excavation and disposal requirements can change the final quotation.
How much does standard land preparation and clearing cost?
Standard land preparation and clearing starts from $20 per square metre + GST for suitable areas. Vegetation, ground conditions, access, levels and removal requirements affect the final rate.
How are machine work and manual digging charged?
Machine work is $200 per hour + GST with a four-hour minimum. Manual digging is $100 per worker per hour + GST with a four-hour minimum, or $120 per worker per hour + GST for difficult digging.
Is soil or green-waste disposal included?
No. Soil or green-waste disposal is $900 per truck load + GST. Mixed-load disposal is $1,100 per truck load + GST. These are separate charges, with the required quantity confirmed after the site and access are checked.
What should happen on natural turf delivery day?
The agreed preparation, levels and access should be ready before delivery so fresh turf can be laid promptly. A suitable water source should also be available so watering can begin as soon as the turf is installed.
How do I care for new turf after installation?
Water the turf immediately and keep it moist while the roots establish. Avoid unnecessary traffic and do not mow until the turf has rooted into the soil. Follow the selected turf supplier’s instructions because watering and establishment time vary with the turf variety, season and weather.
What should I send for a landscaping quote?
Send the suburb, approximate dimensions, clear photos of the area and access, the preferred finish, and details of anything that must be cleared or removed.
You can also use the online price estimator for a starting figure.