Turf Installation in Melbourne
Turf built to golf course construction specifications
Consolidated Horticultural Services provides expert turf installation across Melbourne, engineered to golf course construction specifications. Every surface is laid on a free-draining sand profile so it stands up to year-round use and heavy foot traffic. Whether you need a new lawn built from scratch or instant turf installed over a properly prepared base, we handle the groundwork that makes the difference.
Melbourne turf installation, built from the ground up
A good lawn is made before a single roll of turf goes down. CHS has built a reputation across Melbourne for turf construction done properly, using engineered sand profiles, drainage and soil additives to create a free-draining surface that holds up all year. It is the preparation and preliminary work, not the turf itself, that produces an easy-to-maintain lawn with outstanding results.
We run a full range of low ground pressure earth-moving equipment that can be laser guided to work within millimetre tolerance, so levels and falls are exact before any turf is laid. That precision is what gives a finished surface its clean lines and even drainage, whether it is a domestic lawn, a display garden or a putting-quality green.
Consolidated Horticultural Services has worked on Melbourne gardens since 1995. Founder Alistair Bethke spent seven years with the City of Melbourne's Parks and Gardens division before starting CHS, and that horticultural grounding shapes how every surface is built. It is an approach that has helped create and maintain some of Melbourne's finest private lawns, several of them featured in the books of renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay.
Service Breakdown
What's Included
Site preparation & levelling
We strip, grade and level the site with laser-guided precision, setting the falls that give your lawn even drainage from the first day.
Engineered sand profiles
Free-draining sand profiles built to golf course construction specifications, so the surface stays firm and usable through wet Melbourne winters.
Drainage & soil additives
Sub-surface drainage and tailored soil additives create a root zone that holds moisture without waterlogging.
Turf supply & installation
We source and lay quality turf over the prepared base, including instant turf where you need an established lawn fast.
Golf-course-grade finishing
Every newly laid surface is brought up to golf course standard using cylinder mowers and commercial-grade equipment before handover.
Ongoing lawn care
Once your new turf is established, our team can keep it in peak condition with regular mowing and feeding.
Recent turf installation projects
A look at recent turf and lawn construction across Melbourne, from new domestic lawns to display gardens and high-wear surfaces built on engineered profiles. Each one reflects the same preparation-first approach that makes a lawn easy to maintain. View our full project gallery to see more of what the CHS team delivers.
Areas Served
Garden maintenance across Melbourne
Turf Installation FAQs
Common questions about turf installation and lawn construction across Melbourne.
How much does turf installation cost in Melbourne?
Cost depends on the size of the area, how much site preparation and drainage is needed, and the type of turf. Because we build the base properly rather than laying turf over poor ground, we quote each project after assessing the site. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Do you install instant turf?
Yes. Where you need an established lawn quickly, we lay instant turf over a properly prepared and levelled base, so it takes well and performs over the long term.
What makes golf course turf construction different from just laying turf?
The difference is underneath. We build a free-draining sand profile with drainage and soil additives before any turf goes down, which is what allows year-round use and outstanding results. Turf laid over unprepared ground rarely lasts.
Can you build turf that handles heavy use?
Yes. Our surfaces are engineered for wear, from family lawns to display gardens and putting-quality greens, using the same construction principles CHS is known for.
How long does a new lawn take to establish?
Most newly laid turf knits into the base within a few weeks, depending on the season and turf type. We will talk you through aftercare so it establishes evenly.
Do you look after the lawn once it is installed?
We focus on building the surface. For ongoing mowing, feeding and seasonal upkeep, our lawn care team can take over once your turf is established.
Still have a question?
If you can't find the answer here, we're happy to help. Get in touch with the CHS team and we'll talk through your site and how we can build the right turf for it.