So the best time is really the time that suits you. Below we explain what weather actually matters, how to pick dates that fit around your life, and how holiday-home owners can plan it all from abroad. If you'd rather just have someone look at your plot, book a free site survey and we'll sort the dates on site.
Quick answer: when should you install artificial grass?
- •Any season works on the Costa Blanca, as long as it's dry on the day.
- •Most days here are dry, so most days are working days.
- •Heavy rain or dangerous conditions mean we wait. A rushed base is never worth it.
- •Summer is fine. Winter is fine. The best time is the time that suits you.
Why autumn and winter often work well
Mild winters on the Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca winters are mild compared with northern Europe. Ground conditions are generally workable, and the cooler temperatures can actually make the work more comfortable. There is no growing season to wait for — artificial grass doesn't need to root or establish.
Quieter months, more choice of dates
Autumn and winter tend to be quieter for installations, which means more flexibility on dates. If you want to get it done before the summer season, booking in autumn or winter gives you the best chance of getting the dates you want.
What weather actually matters
Dry ground for the base
The most important thing is that the ground is dry enough to work with when we're preparing the base. A waterlogged or very wet base can't be compacted properly, and a poorly compacted base leads to movement and drainage problems later. More on why it matters in ground preparation and our ground preparation guide.
Rain on the day
Heavy rain or dangerous conditions mean we wait. We won't work when anything could damage what we're installing, whether that's the prepared base or the grass itself, so we watch the forecast and move the day rather than rush it.
Light showers or a damp morning don't stop us. The Costa Blanca gets very little rain, so delays are rare.
Summer heat
Summer days are usually dry, so they're good working days. The only thing to think about is that it's when you'll most want to use the garden yourself, so we'll plan the dates around you.
Picking dates that suit you
Think about when you use the garden
Ground preparation means digging out, levelling, laying and compacting a base, then cutting, joining and edging the grass. For a few days your garden is a site. Some people like to get it done in the quieter months so it's ready when the family arrives. Others want it done straight away after a summer of fighting a brown, patchy lawn. Either way works, so we fit the dates around you.
Planning ahead gives you more choice
We won't pretend we can tell you exact waiting times, because they change. But the earlier you start the conversation, the more choice you have about dates. If you're weighing it up first, our guide to artificial vs natural grass in Spain goes through the honest pros and cons.
Holiday-home owners: planning from abroad
Book the survey and install around your travel
You don't need to be here. Get in touch by WhatsApp or email and we'll arrange the survey, the quotation and the installation around your plans. We can arrange access through your keyholder, send you photos as the work progresses and keep you updated by WhatsApp.
Arrive to a finished garden
There's something very satisfying about landing for your next stay and finding the garden already done, green and ready to use, with no lawn to rescue on your first day. That's exactly what artificial grass for holiday homes is about. Before you lock up for the winter, our winter preparation guide covers the simple checks for an empty property.
How we plan and deliver the job
Free site survey first
We visit, measure and look at the existing surface, access, levels and drainage. We also talk about how you use the space: dogs, children, a pool, a terrace. Then we recommend a Spanish-made artificial grass that suits, and you get an itemised quotation. Dates are part of that same conversation.
Ground preparation, then the grass
Where preparation is needed, we remove unsuitable material, set the levels, lay and compact the right base and deal with drainage and edging. On a suitable terrace or hard surface the preparation is different, and often the existing surface can stay. Then the grass is positioned, cut, joined and edged with care, because joins and edges are where a poor job shows.
Finished properly
We finish with a final brush and clean-up, walk you round the lawn and explain how to look after it. We have 20+ years supplying and installing premium artificial grass in Spain and 30+ years of professional landscaping experience, and that part has never changed for us: do the preparation right and the rest follows. More on our professional installation.