Turf Lawns
A green surface for front or back yards that stays green without mowing.
Trade 08 · Artificial Turf
Artificial Turf
Low-maintenance lawn, pet, play and putting surfaces built over a stable, drainable base.
What We Build
Sub-services
Turf for the ways you use the yard
Pet Areas
Turf and base designed with drainage and cleaning in mind for dogs.
Play Areas
Soft, even surfaces for kids and games that are usable in wet weather.
Putting Greens
Turf with shaped contours and a firm, consistent base for practice.
Edging & Transitions
Clean borders against patios, planting beds and walkways.
Why It Matters
Artificial Turf
The base decides how the turf performs
Turf is the visible layer. What makes it flat, firm and well-drained is the excavation and compacted base underneath, plus a slope that lets water move through and away.
Low-maintenance is not no-maintenance: leaves need brushing, pet areas need rinsing and the infill may need refreshing. We explain what to expect before you decide.
What good looks like
- Remove existing lawn and unstable soil to the planned depth.
- Compact the base in layers and keep a slope for drainage.
- Secure the edges so the turf cannot shift or lift.
- Choose turf and infill for the use: pets, play or putting.
Design Options
Make it yours
Choices that change how turf looks and feels
Pile Height & Color Blend
Blade shape and color blend decide whether turf looks like a lawn, a meadow or a green.
Lawn, Play, Pet or Putting
Different uses call for different pile types, backing, infill and base design.
Infill Options
Infill adds weight, support and sometimes odor control. The right type depends on the use.
Border Materials
Pavers, concrete, steel or other edging create a clean finished edge.
Contours & Features
A putting green may have contours; a yard may have curves or planting islands.
Materials
Suppliers & collections
Where we look for turf materials
Turf, base material and edging come from suppliers we work with or can source through. We confirm local availability and specifications during design and estimating. Product availability, colors and pricing can change, so a saved link is a selection request, not a guarantee.
SiteOne Hardscapes
Synthetic turf, drainage and professional landscape products through SiteOne Landscape Supply.
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Explore supplier collections, paste the product links you like into your project request, and we will confirm availability, suitability and pricing during design and estimating.
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5 Steps
How artificial turf is installed
Site Review & Layout
We look at drainage, traffic, shade, pets or play and mark the edges of the turf area.
Excavate & Remove Existing Surface
We remove the existing lawn and soft soil down to the planned depth.
Base Installation & Compaction
Aggregate base is placed and compacted in layers and graded to drain.
Turf Layout & Seaming
Turf is rolled out, cut to fit and seamed so joints are tight and the grain direction is consistent.
Edge Securing & Infill
Edges are secured, infill is spread and the surface is brushed to stand the fibers up.
Warranty & Credentials
What stands behind the work
Workmanship coverage and credentials are confirmed in writing with your proposal.
What Affects the Cost
Factors, not prices
What affects the cost of artificial turf
Area
More area means more turf, base and edge work.
Existing surface & excavation
Removing existing lawn, soil or hardscape adds to the groundwork.
Base depth & drainage
Soil conditions and drainage needs affect the base design.
Turf selection
Pile, backing, color blend and use-specific features vary in cost.
Edges & transitions
Edging materials and the complexity of the shape influence labor.
Features
Putting-green contours, play-area details or pet-specific additions add scope.
Every property is different. After we assess yours, your proposal sets out the written scope, options and pricing assumptions.
FAQ
Artificial Turf
Does artificial turf drain?
A properly built turf area is installed over a base designed to drain, with a slope for water to leave. Drainage depends on the base and soil, which we review during design.
Is turf good for pets?
It can be. Pet areas need drainage and routine rinsing, and the choice of turf and infill matters. We discuss what suits your pets.
Does turf get hot?
Synthetic turf can get warm in direct sun. Shade, color choice and watering can help. We explain the trade-offs.
What maintenance does turf need?
Typically brushing, clearing leaves and debris and rinsing in pet areas. We review care at the walkthrough.
What does turf cost?
Area, groundwork, base, turf selection, edges and features all matter. You receive a written scope and pricing after the assessment.
Let us build the space you have been planning
Tell us what you want to change and any materials that have caught your eye. We will help you understand the right next step.