Artificial Grass Installation FAQ for Encino Homeowners

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 - see our concrete, DG and gravel service.

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. You can also see recent Encino projects before you visit.

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 use the Book a Free Estimate button on this page. We will schedule a walkthrough, measure the space, and follow up with a written scope and price.