Lawn coring, also known as core aeration, removes small plugs of soil from your lawn to reduce compaction and improve the movement of air, water and nutrients through the root zone. This helps promote stronger, healthier turf growth.

Our lawn coring service starts from $150 for standard residential lawns. Pricing may vary depending on lawn size, access and site conditions.

Most Townsville lawns benefit from coring every 6 months, particularly lawns with heavy foot traffic, compacted soil or drainage issues.

The soil cores are completely normal and should be left on the lawn. They will naturally break down over the following weeks and return valuable nutrients and organic matter back into the soil. Mowing and watering will help them break down faster.

No. Lawn coring is one of the best treatments for improving lawn health. The small holes created by the process help relieve compaction and encourage stronger root growth.

While damage is uncommon, underground irrigation components cannot always be identified before work begins.

For an additional $30, you can add our Irrigation Protection Warranty, which covers repairs to irrigation components accidentally damaged during the coring process. If the warranty is declined, any repairs required will be charged separately.

Most customers notice improved water penetration and lawn performance within a few weeks. Results are often enhanced when coring is combined with fertilising, topdressing or lawn renovations.

Yes. Watering after coring helps the lawn recover and allows moisture to penetrate deeper into the soil profile. We can provide tailored aftercare advice based on your lawn type.