Testimonials
What our clients say about us
BARRATT DAVID WILSON HOMES
“Barratt David Wison Homes has worked with Turfdry since early 2018. Littlehampton is just one of the projects that is a testament to the quality of their work. Their programme was always kept to a tight timeframe and their works and after care service were all to an exceptional standard. It is with this said that I would highly recommend Turfdry for any future work.”
Christopher Miller - Project Surveyor
Concord College
“The works undertaken were completed to a very high standard. We are delighted with the results and would have no hesitation in recommending this contractor to others."
Barbara Belfield-Dean - Bursar
The Rayleigh Club
"As the owner of the Rayleigh Club, and having had Turfdry install drainage to both our championship members course and our pay & play course, I can honestly say that both courses have gone from being only playable 8-9 months per year to 12 months a year; in fact, the only closure we have had since the drainage was installed has been due to frost.
The product works and works well, the planning and services given are exceptional, and I would recommend both to anyone looking to make their golf course an all-round better playing surface. We have found that not only are the fairways much dryer, the growth we are experiencing since the drainage has been installed is also much thicker and healthier.
To me, the ultimate proof is that we now have over 50 people waiting to join the members course as they are aware that they are pretty much guaranteed all year round golf, and I’m certain there cannot be many golf clubs that can boast that fact. "
Jamie Saitch - Owner
Freeston Academy
“The fields at Freeston are excellent and probably one of the best around for school fields. Many of our visiting schools regularly moment on how good they are particularly through the bad winter months. Many games remain playable due to the excellent state of our fixture, whereas many of our opponents have to call fixtures off. This has obviously made a big difference in allowing outdoor lessons to remain outside.
I was here before 2003 and the difference is considerably noticeable. Thank you for the excellent job your company did. We are still benefitting from it and will do for a number of years."
Lee Hudson - Head of PE
Aspatria RUFC
"The Turfdry installation has been a revelation."
John Heyworth - IOG Volunteer Sports Groundsman of the Year 2013
Reepham High School
"Reepham High School & College has a new 16 acre sports ground which provides marvelous facilities for its students and community. The project which saw this field converted from a rough rural field to the landscaped sports ground with drainage and almost billiard top finish is down to Turfdry, who were extremely impressive from beginning to end by the professionalism of the company as well as the knowledge and commitment of its Managing Director. I certainly have no reservations at all in recommending them."
Chris Hassell, Headmaster
Woodside Sports Partnership, Haringey
"I’ve inspected the field and the pitches, despite recent heavy rain, are in excellent condition. The work seems to be to a high standard and the spoil created has been incorporated into the surrounding borders with no ill effect."
Dave Thomas, Vice Principal & Development Manager
Cherry Lodge
"I'm very happy indeed with the greens drainage, and so are all the members. Firmness of the greens is good and we can get machinery on when it's not normally possible at this time of year".
Tony Sharman, Course Manager
Birchwood Park Golf Club
"The drainage is working wonderfully and the appearance of the course has improved dramatically as a result. In the two years since the drainage we've had no closures."
Rob Holland, Head Greenkeeper
Woburn Golf & Country Club
"The combination of modern equipment and experienced manpower enabled an intensive drainage system to be installed quickly with minimum disturbance".
Gary Leadbeater, Head Greenkeeper, Marquess Course
Mark Hall Specialist Sports College
"I have worked with Turfdry Ltd for the past five years and found the service provided to be of a very high and professional quality. Their attention to detail, approach to problem solving, and reliability has been very good. I wouldn’t hesitate to use this company again in the future."
Pete Summers, Senior Procurement Consultant, Essex County Council
Ashbourne Golf Club
"Can I express our delight and satisfaction to you for the work that your team carried out. It has been a tremendous success. We are more than happy to endorse you in any way. Good luck for the future, you thoroughly deserve it."
PA Cook, Chairman
West Kent Golf Club
"Excellent work with minimal disruption to the course & members."
Steve Gledhill - General Manager
WINCANTON TOWN FC
"We are over the moon with the drainage and how it’s going. Yesterday and Tuesday every game on grass in our division was called off, but we played!
There isn’t a chance that would have happened before at all, we’d have been the first off!"
Christopher Wise - Manager
Glenbrook Girlguides
“Prior to Turfdry installing land drains in 2015, Glenbrook had a reputation as a very wet and boggy campsite. This meant that we were unable to accommodate campers between October and April because the fields turned into a mud bath!
From first contact with Melvyn we knew that we were dealing with a professional company that understood the most effective way to drain the fields. It was obvious that there would be no cutting corners when it came to drawing plans and installing the drains and that customer satisfaction was high priority.
The installation was carried out by an efficient and hardworking team who knew their responsibilities which ensured smooth installation within the planned timescale.
The drainage system has now been in place for 8 years and is so effective that camping is now available all year round with minimal damage to the fields.
I am in no doubt that the investment in drainage has improved our reputation as a Girlguiding campsite and Turfdry have made this happen - there is something quite satisfying about watching the water gush out of the pipes during a storm and knowing that all that water isn’t sat on the fields with nowhere to go!”
Alison Wheeler - Centre Manager - May 2023
Orbit Homes
"Turfdry were a pleasure to deal with, the job was bought in to a high standard on time and in budget. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future."
Richie Floyd - Managing Surveyor
Jim Peters Athletics Stadium
"Turfdry have completed an amazing job at our athletics facility ensuring usage all year round with the new drainage system. Since installation of the drainage system at the end of 2016 there has been no flooding in evidence, which was a major issue previously."
Emma Gillan - Area Manager North (Physical Activity), London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Thorndon Park Golf Club
"I am delighted to say that the greens are recovering well but being tested to the extreme in these wet conditions! I think the installation went well, with minimum disruption, and I would be grateful if you could pass our thanks on to all concerned for making it such a seamless operation."
Giles Thomas - Club Manager
Chilwell Manor Golf Club
"The work has been most successful. Tested by a fall of 3 inches of snow followed by a night's rain, the water drained through the system perfectly. Our members have been most complimentary about money well spent and I am pleased to advise our complete satisfaction."
Gordon Lumbis - Greens Chairman
Havering Council
"I commissioned Turfdry to undertake the construction of four high quality football pitches two at Dagnam Park and two at Broxhill Park. Both constructions involved extensive cut and fill and the installation of a drainage system that was designed in each case to be fit for purpose.
I have found the attention to detail and professionalism of this company to be of the highest standard, this has resulted in the construction of four very high quality pitches with the minimum of disturbance to those using the parks. They also showed a high degree of care when required to ensure that no harm came to any of the local wildlife during the construction process. This included mammals birds reptiles and amphibians.
The customer care was of a high degree and they always ensured to meet every wish of the client and they were always very easy to communicate with when required. During the project Turfdry demonstrated the ability to undertake works to a high standard with the minimum of input from the client.
I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone considering constructing or renovating sports pitches."
Martin Stanton, Parks & Open Spaces Manager
Langley Park Golf Club
"Langley Park Golf Club has enjoyed a long association with Turfdry, who have worked with the Club over the past 12 years to improve our winter playing conditions. Their work has always been effective and the Club has been very pleased with the results. Personally, I have worked with Turfdry on a number of projects at the Club and have always found them to be a professional and diligent company who have provided cost effective solutions."
Rodger Pollard, General Manager
Dashwood Primary School
"I can confirm that Turfdry carried out a scheme to construct a new playing field and land drainage on the new Dashwood Primary School in Banbury. The work included:
Design of the new drainage system
Grading of the site of the new field
The drainage scheme
Final landscape seeding to area
All of the work started and was completed on time to a very high quality."
Steve Foster, Landscape Officer Property Services, Oxfordshire County Council
hellingly rfc
"As president and on behalf of Hellingly RFC, I would like to express our thanks to you and your team for the excellent work carried out on our first team pitch in September (2017). In the past 5 seasons we have had to cancel an average of 8 home games over the winter period, we haven't cancelled any this year, and Saturday was the hardest test and the pitch stood up to the task.
The fact we can play games through the winter is marvellous as it also helps the club with bar revenue after the game and keeps all aspects of the club alive. Thanks again for your help, and please use us as a referral."
Steve Wennington - President, Hellingly RFC CIC
Great Harwood Rovers FC
"Turfdry did an exceptional job, despite extremely bad weather conditions during the course of constrution. The finished result is a credit to their professionalism, and one that GHRFC are delighted to be playing on."
John Lydon - MD (Ret.)
Cheadle Health Nomads FC
"I would just like to place on record that the professional attitude and willingness to help was second to none. You have a superb workforce and an excellent leader in Alan. Many thanks for all their work."
George Gibbons - Operations Director
Shirley Park Golf Club
"By analysing rainfall data we have proven that the drainage works designed and installed by Turfdry has slashed the number of course closures. The works were carried out in a clean, tidy, prompt and efficient manner and Turfdry would be our first port of call for any future works".
David Roy - General Manager
Sunningdale Golf Club
"The Turfdry Drainage System has improved the greens dramatically".
Brian Turner - Course Manager
Oxfordshire County Council
"Turfdry has carried out various schemes on drainage and construction. The work has always been carried out to a very high quality and success rate. All of the operatives working on site have been very pleasant and helpful. I can fully recommend Turfdry."
Steve Foster - Landscape Officer Property Services
Fairwood Park Golf Club
"I was very much against any drainage work being done on the greens, but the results have been magnificent!"
Gordon Scott, Past Captain
Cardinal Wiseman School, Greenford, Middlesex
"Turfdry were excellent from day one!"
Charlie Pettifer, Site Manager
Longcliffe Golf Club
"I can confirm that I'm happy with all the work that's been carried out... please pass on my thanks to the guys for all their hard work".
Peter Sands, Course Manager
Holsworthy Golf Club
"Before the drainage works by Turfdry the course could only properly be used for nine months of the year, but now we can expect to play throughout the year. Thanks to the Turfdry Drainage System, our greens are in use when similar courses in the area are on temporary greens."
Kevin Piper, Head Greenkeeper
Holsworthy Golf Club
"Super job! Great people to work with."
Barry Megson, Secretary
Broxhill & Dagnam Park
"I have found the attention to detail and professionalism of this company to be of the highest standard. This has resulted in the construction of four very high quality pitches with the minimum disturbance to those using the parks. The customer care was of a high degree ad they always ensured to meet every wish of the client. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone considering constructing or renovating sports pitches."
Martin Stanton, Parks & Open Spaces Manager, Havering Council
Didcot School for Oxfordshire County Council
"The sports field drainage has proven very successful."
Jane Farrow, Senior Architect, W S Atkins Consultants, Oxford
Romford Golf Club
"Thought I would get in touch to say that the drainage work is helping us out quite well at the moment!"
Ian Wood, Head Greenkeeper
Liphook Golf Club
"I have never seen drainage work like this in my life! What was the wettest area of the course is now one of the driest."
David Murdoch MG, Head Greenkeeper
Satisfied clients
The above testimonials are just a few of the many supplied by an extensive & diverse range of satisfied clients across the UK, which include:
45+ Local Authority Clients
80+ Golf course clients
60+ Private Clients
Golf Courses
Mapperley GC, Nottingham
North Manchester GC
Wanstead GC, Lonndon
Ingestre Park GC, Stafford
Highwoods GC, Bexhill-on-Sea
Sandown Park Golf Centre
Cleckheaton GC, Leeds
Hallamshire GC, Sheffield
Moortown GC, Leeds
Lockerbie GC, Ayrshire
The Drift GC, Surrey
Brickendon Grange GC, Herts.
Bath GC, Somerset
Copthorne GC, Sussex
Hinksey Heights GC, Oxfordshire
Dyrham Park GC, Hertfordshire
Sundridge Park GC, Kent
Addington Palace GC, Surrey
Sand Martins GC, Berkshire
East Berkshire GC
The Rayleigh Club, Essex
Longcliffe GC, Leics
Enfield GC, Herts
Whitewebbs GC, Enfield
Cardiff Golf Club
Thorndon Park Golf Club, Essex
Great Barr Golf Club, Birmingham
Chilwell Manor GC, Notts
Western Park GC, Leics
Immingham GC, Humberside
Holsworthy GC, Devon
Pontardawe GC, Dyfed
Tapton Park GC, Derbys
Saltford GC, Bristol
Staddon Heights GC, Devon
Swindon GC, West Midlands
Tamworth GC, Staffordshire
Bearwood Lakes GC, Wokingham
Woburn GC, Bedfordshire
Sunningdale GC, Berkshire
Fairwood Park GC, Swansea
Long Ashton GC, Bristol
Breadsall Priory GC, Derbys
Rothley Park GC, Leics
Cosby GC, Leics
Whitefield HG&CC, Northants
Humberstone Heights GC, Leics
Grove GC, Porthcawl
Abbotsley GC, Cambs
Ely City GC, Cambs
Blackmoor GC, Hants
Barrow GC, Cumbria
Huyton & Prescot GC, Merseyside
Shirley Park GC, Surrey
Willesley Park GC, Leics
Birchwood Park GC
Minehead GC, Somerset
Furness Golf Centre, Cumbria
Chesterfield GC, Derbys
Hatfield London GC
Worcesterhire GC
Pachesham Park GC, Surrey
Royal Mid-Surrey GC
Wyke Green GC, Middx
The Nevill GC, Kent
Upminster GC, Essex
Cherwell Edge GC, Oxon
Woking GC, Surrey
Liphook GC, Hants
Betchworth Park GC, Surrey
Walmersley GC, Lancs
Langley Park GC, Kent
Cherry Lodge GC, Kent
Little Lakes GC, Worcs
Ashbourne GC, Derbys
Matlock GC, Derbys
Walsall GC, West Midlands
Burton GC, Staffs
Romford GC, Essex
Pewitt GC, Derbys
West Kent GC, Orpington
Selsdon Park GC, Croydon
Brocton Hall GC, Staffordshire
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Wisborough Green Parish Council
Telford & Wrekin Council
Doncaster Council Community Leisure Trust
Woodbury Parish Council
Sherborne St John Parish Council
Havering Council
Leicester City Council
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Exeter City Council
South Gloucestershire District Council
Enfield Council
Rhonnda Borough Council
Oxfordshire CC
Fareham Borough Council
Oldham MBC
Rotherham BC
NW Leicestershire DC
Suffolk Coastal DC
Pembrokeshire County Council
Maidstone Borough Council
Ashford Borough Council
Thurrock Council, Essex
Tamworth Borough Council
Rother District Council
Tameside MBC
East Staffordshire BC
North Wingfield Parish Council, Derbys
Blackwell Parish Council, Derbys
Blaenau Gwent CBC
Eckington Parish Council, Derbys
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Cambridge City Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
South Derbyshire DC
Hilton Parish Council, Derbys
Carlisle City Council
Essex County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council
Bubbenhall Parish Council, Warks
Llanelli Rural Council
Haringey Council
Broxtowe Borough Council
Staffordshire Moorlands Council
Wakefield MBC
Hellingly Parish Council, East Sussex
OTHER CLIENTS
Persimmon Homes
Bloor Homes
Fulham FC
Crest Nicholson
Department of Education
Blakedown Sport & Play
University of Warwick
Repton School
Melbourne RFC
Hanwell Town FC
Four Oaks Football Club
Reilly Developments Ltd, Lancashire
Concord College, Shropshire
Sutton Coldfield Juniors FC
Erdington RFC
Passmores Academy, Essex
Galliford Try
Orbit Homes
University of Southampton
Glenbrook Guides, Derbyshire
Staveley Welfare Cricket Club, Derbyshire
Kier Construction
Chelsea Physic Garden
Thomas Bow City Asphalt, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Cricket Club, Nottinghamshire
Attenborough Cricket Club
The King's School, Chester
CGP Books HQ, Cumbria
Aspatria Rugby Club
Cardinal Wiseman School, Greenford
Greenways School, Stoke-on-Trent
Westmorlands School, Stockport
Rossington All Saints School, Doncaster
Narberth FC, Pembrokeshire
University Institute of Wales
B.K.L Sports, West Midlands
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Leicestershire Police
WS Atkins
Sheikh Mohammed’s English Country Homes Ltd
E W Beard Ltd, Oxon
Burnham Landscapes Ltd
Kvaerner Construction
Bristol University
Harper Adams University
Sandgate FC, Middx
Bluestone plc
Keele University
Midwest Landscapes Ltd
Mark Hall Community College, Harlow
Stafford Grammar School
Saffron Dynamo FC, Leics
Leicester Racecourse
Burton Scouts Association
Reepham High School, Norwich
St George’s School, Ascot
Marple RUFC
Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College
Westmorland Primary School, Stockport
Rossington All Saints School, Doncaster
Cheadle Heath Nomads FC