Artificial turf questions, answered

Most installations run $7 to $14 per square foot. A typical 500 square foot back yard lands between $4,000 and $7,000. See the full pricing page for ranges by project type.

Yes, and there is no obligation. We measure, check grade and drainage, discuss turf options and give you a written price.

Almost never the turf, which is a commodity with visible pricing. Differences come from excavation depth, base depth and crew hours — the things you cannot see once the job is done.

Ask when you call. Availability changes and we would rather tell you what is actually on the table that week.

Yes. Every estimate includes excavation and haul-away. If a competing quote does not mention removal, ask.

Most residential lawns take one to two days. Putting greens run two to four. Commercial work is scheduled per site.

No. Living sod decomposes underneath and the surface settles unevenly within two seasons.

Three to four inches of compacted aggregate, installed in lifts with each layer compacted before the next.

For the initial walkthrough, ideally. After that, no.

Yes. Base work is unaffected by cold and scheduling is easier than in spring.

We locate and cap or reroute irrigation as part of the work. Tell us about any system at the estimate.

Not with the right product and installation. The tells are single-tone colour, visible seams and edges that do not sit flush — all avoidable.

Yes, when the base is built for it. Turf drains at over 30 inches per hour, but Kentucky clay does not absorb water, so the base has to carry it away.

Warmer than grass in direct sun, similar to composite decking. Shade removes the issue and a rinse cools it in seconds. More here.

Not through a properly installed base. They can occasionally seed on top in accumulated leaf debris, which is easy to remove.

Fifteen to twenty years for quality turf properly installed. Some exceed twenty-five.

Yes. Lead-free turf and non-toxic pet infills, and it removes fertiliser, herbicide and grub treatment from the yard entirely.

Not with permeable pet backing and antimicrobial or zeolite infill. Odour comes from ammonia held in plain silica sand or a base that does not drain.

Almost never. It is anchored at every edge with nothing loose to grip.

Yes. For play areas we install shock padding rated to the equipment's fall height, and antimicrobial infill for hygiene.

Rinse occasionally, clear leaves, and cross-brush traffic paths once or twice a year. Professional power brooming every two to three years.

Usually let it melt. If you want a path, plastic shovel or broom only — never metal tools or rock salt.

Yes. Seams, ripples, burns and pet damage are all repairable, usually for a few hundred dollars. Repair details.

Most Lexington associations have no restriction, some require approval. Check your covenants first.

A well-installed lawn that looks immaculate year-round is generally an asset. A poor installation is a liability. Quality decides it.