Australian Lawn Wholesalers
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DO NOT USE THESE GUYS! – They were more expensive than any other company but they very convincing about how great it would look. Here's way you should stay away: - They said it would take 2 days. It took 2 weeks (we couldn't use our backyard in the meantime). - The left a massive mess behind (we had to clean up) - The quality was terrible. Very lumpy. Massive gaps. Looked… Read more
nothing like the photos - The claimed it was 'dog proof'. Our cavoodle puppy was able to lift up a corner and tear the grass in a few minutes. - They denied our warranty claim because they had a management restructure. Why do I deserve a crappy lawn because they move some staff around? I got no apology either. I have to resort to legal action if I want any resolution.
I now have to spend lots more and replace it with real grass. These guys are the worst.
Being Ripped off, Being lied to, Being over priced – I had gotten a quote from Australian Lawn wholesale for Artificial grass for my front yard which I wanted done after my big date palm tree was removed I was quoted $7,700 which I was told to put a $1,000 deposit down due to Covid-19 as they were short on getting the grass in. As my partner is still stuck in Victoria he asked me to get another… Read more
quote which I did (while I'm waiting for the palm tree guy's to remove our date palm which will be next month) the second place quote was much cheaper which is $5,000 so I rang asking for my $1,000 deposit back which they refused to give me back stating that they had already cut the Artificial grass and due to that reason I can't get my $1,000 deposit back. I was advised by my second quote that they should only cut the grass when it's being laid making sure all the edges fit perfectly especially that I have a wavey shape Island at the corner of my yard which would be impossible to cut beforehand like they supposedly had said which is why I then suggested to buy the grass outright as they weren't going to give me back my $1,000 deposit as they also stated that they couldn't resell the precut grass to anybody else so they said that they were happy to just sell me the grass which will cost me a extra $4,500 on top of my $1,000 deposit which will cost me $5,500 for the grass and if I go ahead with buying the grass that I also need to give them another $1,500 deposit so they can keep the grass in there warehouse if I don't put that $1,500 deposit down then unfortunately they can't store it in there warehouse if I don't go ahead with buying the grass then unfortunately they will not refund my $1,000 deposit which means they will re sell it to someone else (Even though Mark told me he can't re sell it as no-one will buy precut grass) As Mark from Australian lawn wholesale has already made profit from keeping my $1,000 deposit and by them charging me that ridcidlous price ( As my second quote stated that the grass should only cost me $2,500 not $5,500) knowing that they won't loose any money on this grass they don't care if I buy it or not as they already made an extra $1,000 from not refunding my deposit goes to show that Australian lawn wholesale has obviously ripped me off from the beginning. Even on their website it states that they promised to match price and beat any other written quotes that you get aswell as an extra 10% off from their price on any Artificial grass which I also had explained to Mark which he also refused and threatened me that if I do or don't go ahead with either buying the grass for $5,500 or getting them to do the job for $7,700 they won't be refunding my deposit at all. Not only have Australian lawn wholesale continue to false Advertise by beaten other quotes they also have ripped me off from $1,000 including not answering any of my calls as all I want is my $1,000 deposit returned back to me I never signed any contract at all and they have no right to keep my deposit and for that reason I don't recommend anyone to go with Australian lawn wholesale at all. If only I had seen and read the other people's bad experiences first with this Company I would have never gotten a quote with them in the beginning not only are they untrustworthy, they also lie, steal your money by ripping you off.
Try another business – Recommended by a friend who knew the owner, I arranged for a quote. One of the owners came out and I accepted the quote as it was alleged to be "special'" dog friendly lawn and the infill wouldn't smell etc etc. Two guys came out to do the job, when they finished all looked good, however, after a few weeks I noticed that where they removed clumps… Read more
of mondo grass the soil had sunk and the grass looked wavy. It was obvious that it had not been compacted down enough around the boarders where the mondo grass was removed. I waited a while to make certain the soil had settled and sent an email for them to rectify the issue. After about a week or more I was told the installer would get back to me. After several cancelled appointments to do the job again, one installer attended at an appointed time and told us the job was bigger than he thought. His other installer had quit and he wouldn't be able to do the job on his own. I then discovered they had messed up a cut on one edge and tried to cover it up with a patch. After contacting the company again, the installer re attended to check the botched cut. I told the installer that the whole piece of over a square meter would need to be replaced, he agreed and measured the area. To make a long story short, the installer rocks up "alone" today on a Sunday to do the job. I questioned him as he stated earlier he could not do the job alone, he said he couldn't get anyone to help him? So I leave him to it for a while until I had a look, I found that he had cut a strip of grass that contained the bad cut and intended patching it with a bigger patch than before. When I asked why he would do this, he said he measured the area wrong and this would be OK. OK for this companies standards, however, not mine. He is still trying to fix all the installation problems. From my dealings with this company, they are great at quoting and taking your cash. They then wash their hands of everything when things go bad and you need to deal directly with their sub-contract installer. They know I have had problems with trying to cover up a botched cut, soil sinking and infill not applied correctly. And none of the owners of this business have bothered to contact me to assure me all would be good or even say sorry for all the stuff up's. One owner just fobbed it all off by saying "these things happen". They wouldn't happen if they had decent installers and supervised them to make sure the right thing was done. Obviously I unable to recommend this company and suggest that if you are reading this, go elsewhere.
Positive reviews
Better Than We Expected – The entire experience was stress free. The sales person did not rush us with a rehearsed spiel, instead showed us the samples and answered all our questions and explained the whole process from signing up, to laying, maintenance and after sales care. The tradesmen men were very courteous, professional and caring with their work making sure to care… Read more · 1
for the shrubs and plants that were close to where they were working. They advised us on how to care for the lawn and patiently answered all our questions. They left the area in great condition.
loving my new turf – I saw Australian Lawn Wholesalers at my local shopping centre and had my details noted so we could receive a quote on artifical grass to the front of our new home. The sales person who arrived at our home, no longer than a week later, was such a lovely man and was very informative when it came to his knowlege on artificial turf, the process of… Read more · 1
laying it etc and the different qualities on the market today. The price was also very competitive!
After agreeing to go ahead, our lawn was installed a week later. Two people came out and it only took 1/2 the morning for our grass to be intalled. they worked quickly and cleanly. Once they finished, they gave me all the information I needed with regards to maintenance (very little) and the dos and donts. They gave me the opportunity to ask questions and then they left.
The grass instantly boost the street appeal of our home and my kids love to sit/ lie/ cartwheel on the front lawn if we're out in the front garden. We have received lots on compliments on our "grass". The best part is, is green all year long and no need to mow it! Thanks again, Australian Lawn Wholesalers.
Never needs mowing – After having 3 jobs done previously when I heard the school was looking for someone to install artificial lawn in our K-2 eating area I happily recommended ALW. What a fantastic job. There was a lot of cutting around seats and trees to do and they did it so well you cannot see joins and they anchored it down well so there are no areas where the… Read more · 1
lawn can come up even after hundreds of children running over it. The students love it and want to play on it all the time. We have Special Needs Unit and the students love to go down and rub there bare feet over it. /an unexpected bonus as it works well as a calming and sensory tool. All of ALW personell were very polite, professional and knew their job and were able to give some excellent suggestions and solutions to a couple of problems. We will be having the Special Needs play area done in the future. Highly recommend them for either home or business situations. Excellent price also.
Negative reviews
Beware of this company – Hello. The company has completely stopped responding to my calls. In fact their number is now not reachable. They have taken my deposit and have stopped responding. Beware of this company.
TOOK OUR MONEY AND CLOSED UP SHOP – BEWARE- company has gone into liquidation! Took our $900 deposit and have now closed their doors. Sales rep was more than happy to get personal with me, only to know behind my back he was realistically stealing money from me. Do not contact!
Really bad workmanship, stay away! – Had about 18m2 of artificial lawn installed. Dealt with a different person at every stage of the installation (sales, measure, installation, back office) no lead person and information between people not shared correctly. Ground not levelled nor tampered correctly, resulting in loose uneven base. Edging (untreated wood) poorly installed and within… Read more
a week started buckling outwards. Grass mat wasn’t cut straight resulting in random gaps between mat and edging. Worst part of this experience, was that the final payment was taken without authorisation! This made getting the rework done so much harder. After about 2 months they come out again to “fix” the issues only to make things worse. My advice is stay away!
Recent reviews
Great outcome – The installation team did a great job with my new synthetic lawn. Arrived on time, worked hard all day and the finished product is excellent. Show reply
This product is fantastic. It has changed the way my property looks dramatically – The entire experience was as easy as one two three. Measure, quote and complete the job. Could not be more pleased with the price and the result. Show reply
Magnificent result the lawn has highlighted the backyard – I'm really pleased with the result, the whole job was carried in a friendly fashion & the installers were great & worked in a professional manner & explained everything fully. The job was completed quickly & efficiently & left the area thoroughly cleaned, Great Housekeeping. Show 2 replies
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Excellent; has made all the difference to our backyard! – The artificial turf that we ordered came with two polite and friendly installers who efficiently laid the foundation and then carefully laid the grass on top. It looks great; comfy and welcoming instead of the bleak grey concrete verandah floor. Our grandchildren love to play on it now. It is thick and natural-looking, and is nice to walk on. The price was less than we thought, and we are really pleased with the result. Show reply
Say goodbye to the lawn mower! – We're very happy with our new lawn. Its great not having to worry about mowing the lawn anymore! Everyone whose seen it thinks its great! Our installer was very professional and obviously knew his craft. Couldn't believe he did the installation on his own. Would happily recommend ALW. Show reply
Fantastic transformation – Rang ALW after seeing information in the letterbox. From Lyle who did the quote to the installers, everyone was very friendly. The whole process was explained and as the area was small, the installation too less than a day. Love my new lawn and the bonus is I never have to mow it. Show reply
Love our lawn – Thank you Australian Lawn Wholesalers for a job well done. We found you online and from the first phone call we were clearly instructed re quote, cost, installation, payment dates etc. . Lyle visited, measured,and spent time explaining the process and choice of grass etc. and was very helpful . The two young installers did a good job and completed task and clean up well. Show reply
Professional and curteous customer service! – Staff were professional and informative regarding entire process. Any issues regarding unexpected delays were addressed and rectified professionally. I am very happy with the installation and quality of the product. I would recommend this company to family and friends. Show reply
Very happy with artificial lawn that looks like real lawn – From initial booking of quote (at local shopping centre), to the quotation, finalising and agreeing on price, to installation by two polite and friendly young men, I was very happy with Australian Lawn Wholesalers and the new lawn looks like real grass; bonus! Show reply
Excellent service & highly recommended – Had the Riviera laid on the side of the home. Work was completed within 2 days by Indrek without no fuss. The only set back was a miscommunication with the supply of road base but after that finally arrived the work continued smoothly. Indrek was very polite, friendly and cleaned up extremely well after the job finished. Love the finished product. Show reply
Great service with low maintenance – Great tradies who were very helpful & even helped us with a few extra personal touches! Very friendly, polite & informative Love having a low maintenance front yard so we can concentrate on watering the backyard because we mostly spend time out back ! Plus it now looks great! Show reply
My back yard looks amazing now!!! – Couldn't be happier. They arrived when they said they would and it was all installed in one day. Finished product looks fantastic Show reply
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Still Waiting After Paying Deposit 83 Days Ago – 119 phone calls from myself to ALW after paying my deposit on 11 Jan 2018 and 14 calls returned from ALW with plenty of excuses and further delaying installation. And still waiting. September 29th 2018 Update: Shocking service even worse workmanship if thats even possible Uneven ground. Grass not even to the edge of pool tiles -large gap.… Read more
Obviously couldn't be bothered removing all of the existing pavers so cut grass around paver .... now have one lone paver in the middle of lawn sticks out. Also left bags of sand behind for ME to spread on lawn as it was raining and they had to leave. I hear ALW have gone into liquidation ..... it doesn't surprise me with this shonky WORKMANSHIP and lack of customer service. Oh and lets not forget when l actually went into their office to confront them as no one would return my calls l was told to get off the premises or they would call the police. What a joke these guys are. And beware they also own another business dealing in solar heaters for pools. God only knows what cereal packet the owner got his business degree from. .....
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Great improvement to our front yard – Big change to our front yard. Peace of mind knowing it will be green all year round. The product and installation was professionally made and installed. Show reply
Poor workmanship and worse service – Poor Workmanship and even worse service. I had grass installed in December by this company.. What a mistake! The ground wasn't leveled properly, the edges are messy and sink holes appeared after a week. Since then i have been trying to get the issues fixed with no luck. I had someone come out to the house to say "yeah the job isn't up to… Read more
scratch" but since then i have been given the run around with "we will call you back in an hour" or "we will call you back tomorrow"... still waiting. At this point in time I want the grass removed, my money back and to have a much more able company complete the job. Stay away from this company and don't give in to a very convincing sales consultant like I did.
Great Detail around my complex rocks – They did a great job of coving my concrete area behind my house. There was a lot of complex detailing around odd spaced natural rocks which they made look perfect and natural! Show reply
Amazing quality!!! – We chose the lush grass which feels like a thick carpet, is easily kept clean and looks amazing. The installers did an amazing job to prep the area before laying it. Will recommend them. Show reply
All work have been done very well – All work have been done in good manner. When project have been completed, workers have left place nicely cleaned. I will use you again Show reply
Didn't realize it could look so good – We had a lawn in a small yard that was fast turning into weeds regardless of the care. Making the decision to install artificial lawn has turned that yard into an outdoor room. The guys who undertook the job were fantastic, explained everything and delivered a great outcome. Show reply
Just love the whole look – The grass looks great, beautiful to walk on. Makes the yard look much cooler, wish we had done it sooner. The tradesmen were polite, professional and a great company to deal with Many thanks Robyn & Jim Show reply
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