You’ll usually see the first seedlings within two to three weeks, then proper thickening over the following couple of months. It looks worse before it looks better, which is normal after scarification.

Not yet. We carry out renovations into November while the soil still holds its warmth. The earlier we get to you though, the more establishment time your new grass gets before growth slows.

Because it gets more out of both jobs. Aerating first opens the soil up, and scarifying afterwards breaks apart any cores sitting on the surface. Some of that organic material drops down into the holes, where it becomes a food source for the soil biology rather than something we cart away.

Aeration can, as long as the soil conditions are right on the day. Scarification needs the grass to be growing well enough to recover from it. What’s specific to autumn is the seed, which needs warm soil and reliable moisture to establish properly.

There’ll be a fair bit of material coming off the lawn, especially if there’s heavy thatch or moss. We bag it up and take it away, and we’re careful about the route in and out.

Keep off it as much as you can for the first few weeks so the seed isn’t disturbed. We’ll talk you through watering and mowing before we leave.

Yes. A renovation is mechanical work plus seed and dressing. Anything we do apply is chosen to be safe around people, pets and wildlife.

No. Plenty of people have the renovation done and leave it at that. If you want us back for ongoing treatments we’ll talk about it, but it’s your call.

It depends on the size and condition of your lawn, so we price it once we’ve seen it. Start the assessment or give us a ring and you’ll get a clear figure rather than a guess.