Licensed, Bonded & Insured # 1122918
16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436
Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Licensed Encino installers put down pet-friendly artificial turf and synthetic turf across the San Fernando Valley — compacted base, proper drainage, and a 15-year warranty, plus pavers and full yards when the job needs more than grass. Option 1 Builders is the Encino landscaper behind that turf work.
5.0 from 31 Google reviews15-year turf warrantyLicensed & insured · CA #1122918
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About
Encino turf specialists
Option 1 Builders does artificial grass installation in Encino and across the San Fernando Valley. Licensed, bonded, and insured installers have finished more than 1,000 yards since 2002, and every lawn we put down is backed by a 15-year warranty. We also install paver patios and complete front and back yards - quoted as separate lines so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Homeowners call us when a natural grass lawn is failing in Valley heat. We remove that lawn - the one you have to mow and water - then do turf installation with synthetic turf or synthetic grass. The turf surface stays green without reseeding. Pet turf uses a permeable base and infill chosen for dogs. Putting green installation and custom putting greens are quoted on their own. Turf products come from suppliers we already buy from, including Turf Distributors. A front yard or a full landscape gets the same process from start to finish.
We quote demolition, base, material, edging and drainage as separate lines. So when a cheaper estimate lands on your kitchen table, you can see exactly which one of those it left out.
How we price
Jobs here run from a single turf lawn to a full front-and-back rebuild with pavers, drainage and planting. Natural grass struggles in Valley heat. Artificial grass and synthetic turf can be installed as residential turf for homeowners rather than commercial sites, so the yard gets planned around how your family actually uses it - where the dog runs, where the sun lands at four o'clock, where you want to put a table. Serving Encino, we match the right turf to how you use the outdoor space.
Licensed · Bonded · Insured
CA Lic # 1122918
Services
What we install
Each service below is quoted on its own, with its own material list and base prep. You can hire one of them or combine them into a single plan.
Materials
Quality materials, trusted sources
A turf lawn or paver patio only lasts as long as what sits under it. We buy turf products and irrigation parts from established suppliers, so the water that hits the yard has a path off the lot, and you can still get parts years from now.
Pavers, block and outdoor surfaces
Artificial turf, base material and site supply
Sprinklers, drip lines, drains and controllers
Projects
See our work
Real Encino properties our installers finished - artificial grass, synthetic turf installation, stepping stones, and full transformations. Residential turf only.
Paver and turf patio with pool deck and outdoor bar
Backyard putting green
Turf with stepping stones and seat wall
Paver path in river rock
Front yard turf replacement
Paver driveway and gravel border
Showcase
Watch the work
A walkthrough of a completed install. You can see the turf seams, the paver edges, and how the levels meet - the details that decide whether a yard still looks right in year five.
The walkthrough
37 seconds on site at a finished install. Press play to see the finish up close.
Turf laid over a compacted base so it stays flat
Paver edges restrained so they do not creep
Grades that move water away from the house
Why Us
Why Option 1 Builders
The person who walks your property is the person who answers your calls during the build. No handoffs to a scheduler you have never met.
Materials, base depth, drainage, and price in writing before anything is torn out, so the number at the end matches the number at the start.
Our own installers do the turf, the pavers, and the concrete. Nothing is handed to a rotating cast of subcontractors. Pet turf installation and installing artificial grass use the same crew.
Compaction, edge restraints, and drainage decide whether pavers stay level and the turf surface stays flat in year five. That is where the labor goes. A front yard replacement is also curb appeal - the lawn neighbors see from the street.
Working here since 2002 means we know local soil, slopes, permits, and how Valley heat treats materials over a long summer.
Every artificial grass installation we put down is backed by a 15-year warranty. Best of Houzz, BBB accredited, and a 5.0 from 31 Google reviews.
Reviews
What our clients say
Reputation and our clients' voices matter to us. See what homeowners say about Option 1 Builders.











Your Team
Best of Houzz Winner
BBB Accredited
300+ Happy Clients
One point of contact
Get straight answers on the cost of artificial grass, installation cost, and timeline before you commit. Your project manager walks the property with you, explains turf systems that actually fit your yard, and tells you what is realistic at your number. A turf estimate is written after that walk, not guessed on the phone.
The same person from the first walkthrough to the final cleanup
A written scope with materials, base depth and drainage before demo starts
No call center and no rotating salespeople
Awards & recognition
Process
From vision to completion
1
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, talk through how you use the outdoor space, how water should leave the lot, and what budget range is realistic.
2
You get the scope in writing: materials, base depth, drainage plan, timeline, and price. Questions get answered before anything is signed.
3
Pick turf pile and color, paver style and pattern, and finish materials - in person at our Encino showroom if you want to see them at full size.
4
Our crews demo, grade, and do the professional installation, then clean up. We finish with a walkthrough so anything that needs adjusting is handled before we leave. The same grass installation services apply throughout Encino and for turf installation in Los Angeles Valley lots.
Areas
Areas we serve
Option 1 Builders is based on Ventura Blvd in Encino California and installs artificial turf throughout the Valley and greater Los Angeles. From a front yard lawn replacement to a full yard with pavers and drainage, our crews deliver the same spec in every community we serve. We do residential turf, not commercial properties.
Encino
Sherman Oaks
Tarzana
Van Nuys
North Hollywood
Reseda
Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Pasadena
Malibu
Long Beach
Irvine
Newport Beach
Laguna Beach
Huntington Beach
Mission Viejo
Santa Ana
San Bernardino
Rancho Cucamonga
Ontario
Fontana
Chino
Redlands
Riverside
Corona
Murrieta
Temecula
Lake Elsinore
Moreno Valley
San Diego
La Jolla
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Del Mar
Oceanside
San Jose
Sunnyvale
Santa Clara
Mountain View
Cupertino
Gilroy
San Mateo
Redwood City
Daly City
Menlo Park
San Carlos
South San Francisco
Do not see your city? Call 818-297-2475 and we will tell you straight away whether your address is inside our service radius.
Estimate
Visit our showroom
Tell us about the lawn or outdoor space. We follow up with a walkthrough for artificial grass installation in Encino, plus pavers when the job needs more than grass. You can also stop by the Encino showroom to see turf samples, paver styles, and finish materials at full size.
Address
16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436
Phone
Hours
Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We are based at 16400 Ventura Blvd in Encino and work throughout the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Studio City - plus nearby Los Angeles areas including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Calabasas, and Pasadena. Call us with your address and we will confirm.
Price depends on square footage, how much demolition and grading the yard needs, the turf pile you choose, and drainage. That is why estimates you collect can range so widely. We measure on site and give you a written number tied to a specific material and base spec instead of a per-foot guess over the phone.
A front yard turf replacement is often a few days. A larger back yard or a lawn paired with pavers usually runs about one to two weeks. A full front-and-back transformation with irrigation, drainage, and hardscape can take several weeks. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Yes. Pet installations use a permeable base and drainage layer so urine passes through instead of pooling, plus infill chosen for pet use. Tell us at the walkthrough that you have dogs so the base is built for it from the start.
Yes. We install paver patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks, and retaining walls, along with poured concrete. Pavers are set on a compacted base with bedding sand and edge restraints, which is what keeps them from shifting or sinking later.
Yes. We remove and dispose of the existing turf, inspect the base underneath, correct any drainage or compaction problems we find, then install the new turf. Reusing a failed base is the most common reason a second turf job goes wrong.
DG is a crushed granite fine used for pathways, patios, and low-water areas. It compacts into a firm natural-looking surface, drains well, and pairs with pavers, stepping stones, and drought-tolerant planting. It is a common choice for Valley yards replacing lawn.
Yes. We install and modify sprinkler and drip systems and build drainage that moves water away from the house and off the property. On sloped Valley lots this is usually the part that protects everything else you are paying for.
Yes. Vinyl fencing is one of our services and is a low-maintenance option for privacy and property lines. It can be quoted on its own or included in a full yard project.
Yes. Visit the Encino showroom at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319 to compare turf pile and color, paver styles, and finish materials at full size. Photos on a phone screen rarely match how a material reads across a whole yard.
Every artificial grass installation we complete is backed by a 15-year warranty. We walk the coverage with you at the estimate so you know what is included before you sign, and we put it in the written scope.
Yes. Option 1 Builders is licensed, bonded, and insured under California license # 1122918. You can verify that number with the CSLB, and we will hand you a copy of the license and insurance certificate at the walkthrough, before any work begins.
Call 818-297-2475, email info.option1builders@gmail.com, or submit the form on this page. We will schedule a walkthrough, measure the space, and follow up with a written scope and price.
Have a question that is not covered here? Browse all artificial grass and landscaping FAQs or call 818-297-2475 for a straight answer.
Get Started
If you are comparing the cost of artificial grass and other bids, ask every contractor the same three questions: how deep is the base, how does water leave the yard, and who is on site each day. Option 1 Builders answers all three in writing before demolition starts - our own installers do the work, and the lawn is backed by a 15-year warranty. Book a free consultation, call 818-297-2475, or request a free estimate and we will walk your property this week.
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