Turf is sold by the roll, and each roll covers one square metre. Sherborne Turf charges £5.17 including VAT per m², with lower pricing on bulk orders and trade accounts. The turf itself is only part of the bill, though. A realistic budget for a new lawn adds ground preparation, topsoil to make up levels, a starter fertiliser and delivery, so this guide sets out the price per roll, the whole-project cost, and where the sensible savings sit.
For a fast figure on the turf line alone, add your area to the basket for Sherborne Turf rolls at £5.17 per m², or size the job first with the turf and topsoil calculator.
How much does turf cost per roll and per square metre?
One roll of Sherborne turf costs £5.17 including VAT and covers one square metre, so the price per roll and the price per m² are the same figure. That keeps the maths simple: a 50m² lawn needs about 50 rolls before wastage, or roughly 54 rolls once you add a 7% margin for shaping. Adding the quantity to the basket shows the live total, including any bulk saving that has kicked in.
Publishing the price openly is deliberate. Many turf sellers hide the figure behind an enquiry form, which slows the buyer down and hides the total until the last moment. A named price lets you plan the whole project properly.
Sherborne Turf Rolls
The price on the page is the price you pay, and the basket applies any bulk saving as your quantity climbs past a pallet.
What drives the total cost of a new lawn?
The total cost of a new lawn is the turf plus ground preparation, topsoil, a starter feed and delivery. Skipping the preparation is a false economy, because turf laid on poor ground establishes badly and often has to be redone. The lines that make up a typical budget are the turf, screened topsoil to level and firm the base, a turf-installation fertiliser at about 35 grams per square metre, and the delivery charge for your postcode.
Two of those lines have clear list prices. General Purpose Topsoil is £62.30 for a bulk bag holding 0.73m³, which covers roughly 15m² at a 50mm depth or around 30m² at 25mm under turf. A starter feed and any hire of a rotovator or turf cutter make up the rest.
Worked budgets: small, medium and large lawns
These three examples show how the lines stack up. Delivery is left as an allowance, because it is quoted by distance and postcode rather than a flat fee; check your own figure on the delivery page or by phone.
| Project | Turf (at £5.17/m²) | Topsoil to level | Starter feed | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small lawn, 30m² | ~32 rolls, ~£165 | 1 bulk bag GP, £62.30 | 5kg feed, ~£20 | By postcode |
| Medium lawn, 80m² | ~86 rolls, ~£445 | 2 bulk bags GP, £124.60 | 5kg feed, ~£20 | By postcode |
| Large lawn, 200m² | ~214 rolls, ~£1,106 | loose load, priced per tonne | 20kg feed, ~£55 | By postcode |
The turf figures include a 7% wastage margin on the measured area. A homeowner in Gillingham budgeting a 30m² back lawn came in near the small-lawn line once a single bulk bag of topsoil and a tub of feed were added, and chose collection to remove the delivery charge. A grounds team refreshing a 200m² communal lawn in Somerset ordered turf by the pallet and took topsoil as a loose load, which brought the per-metre cost down against buying in bags.
Bulk and trade pricing
Bulk pricing begins over a pallet of 70m², and trade customers get account rates on top. If a job runs past a pallet, the per-metre price drops, which is why larger domestic lawns and all trade work are cheaper per square metre than a small patch repair. Regular buyers can apply for a trade account to lock in account pricing across turf, topsoil and materials.
Delivery cost and how to trim it
Delivery is charged by distance from the Sherborne yard and by postcode, and there is no free delivery on any order. Turf goes out on Sherborne's own vehicles across Dorset, Somerset and the wider South West, up to 80 miles from the yard. Two things reduce the delivery line: collecting from the yard yourself where the load suits your vehicle, and combining turf, topsoil and materials into one delivery rather than several. Check the figure for your address on the delivery information page before you order.
One delivery beats three. Turf, topsoil and lawn fertiliser all come off the same yard, so the sales team can put the whole job on one vehicle and quote a single charge for your postcode.
How to keep costs down without dropping quality
The cheapest lawn is the one you only lay once, so the savings that matter protect quality rather than cut it. Measure accurately and add only 5 to 10% for wastage, because over-ordered turf is money laid on the drive. Prepare the ground once and properly so the turf establishes first time. Buy turf and starter feed together through the Turf & Fert Bundle for 10% off that pairing, and time delivery so the rolls are laid the day they arrive rather than stored and wasted.
Frequently asked questions
▸Does the turf price include VAT?
Yes. The £5.17 per m² figure includes VAT. Adding your quantity to the basket shows the full total, along with any bulk discount that applies to the order.
▸When do bulk discounts start?
Over a pallet of 70m². Orders above a pallet, and trade accounts, get lower per-metre pricing, so larger lawns cost less per square metre than small repairs.
▸How much is delivery?
It depends on your postcode and distance from the yard. There is no free delivery, so check the delivery information page for your address, or collect from the yard to avoid the charge.
▸Is it cheaper to collect?
Collection removes the delivery charge, and you can take as much or as little as your vehicle allows. Turf is cut to order, so phone ahead to confirm it is ready before you travel.
▸Do turf prices change through the year?
The listed price is shown live on the product page, so checking there gives the current figure. Demand is higher in spring and autumn, which is worth planning around for larger jobs.
