TigerTurf manufactures a range of different products that are engineered for peak performance for specific sports or recreational applications. Click on the sport you are interested in to see the best products for that use.
TigerTurf Australia provides synthetic turf surfaces for sports grounds, school campuses, playground, residential lawns and home recreation and commercial landscaping. Read more about our story here.
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Great synthetic turf systems start long before the grass is rolled out. At TigerTurf, we deliver expert construction services that set the foundation for safe, high-performance sports, play and landscape surfaces. From precision drainage to sub-base compaction, we build it right from day one.
01
Site Survey & Earthworks
Excavation, levelling, and grading by experienced site crews.
02
Sub-Base & Drainage Installation
Permeable base layers and pipe systems designed for optimal water flow.
03
Aggregate Compaction & Laser Levelling
Ensures a stable, even base ready for turf installation or shockpads.
04
Shockpad & Elastic Layer Installation
Performance systems for impact reduction and sports code compliance.
05
Perimeter Works & Edging
Includes kerbing, retaining structures, and boundary containment.
06
Handover to Installation Team
Base signed off and prepped for the final synthetic turf install.
Our Turf Construction Process
1. Site Assessment & Planning
We evaluate your location, soil, slope, and intended surface use.
2. Excavation & Subgrade Prep
Remove vegetation, topsoil, and ensure the ground is stable and compacted.
3. Drainage System Installation
Install gravel layers, trenches, and pipes to manage water efficiently.
4. Baseworks & Compaction
Apply and compact crushed rock to spec; finish with laser levelling.
5. Shockpad or Impact Layer (if required)
Installed to meet safety or sports performance standards.
6. Final Surface Prep & QA
Edges locked in, levels checked — ready for turf installation.
40+ years of synthetic turf and construction experience
Local project managers and trusted groundworks teams
NZ- and AU-certified materials and systems
Works with sporting codes: FIFA, World Rugby, FIH, ITF
Backed by installation warranties and specification support
Fully integrated with our turf and installation services — or available standalone
Construction Expertise Across Every Sector
Sports Fields
Full base construction for football, rugby, hockey, tennis, netball, and multi-sport surfaces — meeting all relevant sporting codes and drainage specifications.
Educational Facilities
Safe, durable groundwork for school sports courts, playgrounds and athletic tracks. Designed for high daily use and minimal maintenance.
Residential & Lifestyle Landscapes
Base preparation for putting greens, tennis courts, and high-end residential installations — engineered for stability, comfort and style.
Architectural & Commercial Projects
Collaborative support for architects and landscape designers — including constructability reviews, performance layer planning, and documentation support.
Local Councils & Public Recreation
Trusted by government bodies and community contractors for compliant turf baseworks in parks, clubs and shared spaces.
Reviews
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Alan O' Sullivan
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Tiger turf recently completed a job for me. David from Scotland was over the job. Fantastic to deal with. Punctual, efficient and professional. Couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks to David and the Tiger Turf team!!
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Dan P
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Good Grass, Nice people.
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John Parisi
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Unprofessional and poor customer service. I contacted them twice about a quote and was told each time that someone would be in touch with me. No one ever has and I went elsewhere.
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wesley fong
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For all your needs.friendly service
Blogs
There’s a lot to know about artificial grass in NZ. The TigerTurf Blog is packed with helpful information and answers to your most frequent questions.
Yes. TigerTurf handles all baseworks including excavation, drainage, sub-base compaction, and laser levelling. We manage the entire pre-installation process.
Definitely. We frequently work with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure design intent aligns with on-site constructability and compliance.
Construction refers to the site prep: excavation, baseworks, drainage and impact layers. Installation is the final step — rolling out, joining, and finishing the turf.