Lawn and turf installation across Melbourne.
Soft-leaf buffalo, kikuyu, couch and tall fescue, supplied and installed on a prepared base. Variety matched to aspect, traffic, and maintenance preference.
Base preparation, turf supply, install, aftercare.
Lawn installation begins with the subgrade. We strip the existing surface (turf, soil, or hardstand), level the subgrade, lay 75 to 100mm of screened sandy loam turf underlay, level a second time, and roll. The underlay creates a drained, even bed for the new turf to root into. This step is not optional. Skipping it is the most common cause of lawn failure inside the first summer.
Turf variety is selected to the site. Soft-leaf buffalo (Sir Walter, Palmetto) handles partial shade, low to moderate foot traffic, and standard residential watering. Kikuyu (Eureka, Empire) suits full-sun blocks with high foot traffic from children or pets, but requires more frequent mowing. Couch (Wintergreen) produces a formal manicured finish in full sun. Tall fescue stays green year-round in cool aspects but requires more water through the Melbourne summer.
Post-installation, we provide a printed six-week watering schedule covering the establishment period, a written maintenance guide for ongoing care, and one site visit at the four-week mark to confirm the lawn has knitted and is ready for normal use.
Per square metre, all-in.
Pricing includes base prep, screened underlay, turf supply, and laying. Site removal of old lawn is extra.
These are Hilly's indicative ranges, not industry averages or a property-specific quote. Access, condition, equipment, approvals, disposal and the final scope can change the price.
Deeper base prep, upgraded turf varieties, automatic irrigation tie-in.
- Base prep to 100mm
- Upgraded variety
- Irrigation integration
Smaller jobs (under 50m²) carry a minimum charge of $1,200. Removal of existing lawn is $8 to $15 per m² extra.
The standard process.
Send a photo + measurements
Rough size in m² and a photo of the area is enough to start. We'll come back same-day with a quote range.
Site visit + variety pick
We walk the site, check the aspect and the soil, and recommend the right grass for your block.
Base prep + lay
Strip, level, underlay, level, lay, roll. Most residential jobs are 1 to 2 days on site.
4-week check-in
We come back at week 4 to see how the lawn's settling. Adjust the watering plan if needed.
What the work looks like
Illustrative images of the technique. Photographs of completed Hilly's jobs are in the project gallery.
Regular work across Melbourne's east, south east, bayside and north.
The questions we get most.
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Send the address, photographs and the work you are considering. We will confirm whether a site visit is needed and provide the scope and price in writing.