Artificial Turf Installation in Sherman Oaks, California
Pet-friendly, low-maintenance artificial turf for Sherman Oaks front yards, back yards, and dog runs. Installed on a compacted draining base by a licensed crew based a few minutes west on Ventura Blvd.
5.0 from 39 Google reviews15-year turf warrantyLicensed & bonded · CA #1122918
What we install
Option 1 Builders is a turf installation company that does artificial turf installation in Sherman Oaks, CA. We are a licensed and bonded general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436. Our turf installers remove the old lawn, build a compacted base that drains, then seam, nail, and infill high-quality artificial turf so it stays flat. Every lawn is backed by a 15-year turf warranty. Call 818-297-2475 for a free on-site estimate.
Sherman Oaks lawns have a hard job. Summer in the Valley runs hot for months, and a natural grass lawn needs a lot of water to stay green, while water restrictions limit how often you can run the sprinklers. Many homeowners choose artificial turf after one more brown August.
You can see and touch full-size turf samples at our Encino showroom at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. It is a short drive west from the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Compare pile height, color, and feel before you pick.
Option 1 Builders is a licensed and bonded general building contractor, CSLB #1122918. The same crew that installs the turf also sets the pavers, builds the drainage, and plants the beds. One written scope covers the whole yard.
Homeowners call us for three reasons most of the time: a front lawn that will not stay green, a back yard the dogs have worn down to dirt, or a side yard where grass never grew in the shade.
A small dog run and a full front-and-back lawn get the same process. The difference is size, access, and how much base work the soil needs. Each of those is its own line on the estimate.
Good turf still fails on a bad base. Dips, wrinkles, and seams that open up all come from soil that was not dug out and compacted the right way. We build the base first and choose the turf second.
Artificial turf installation in Sherman Oaks and artificial turf installation in Encino use the same installers, one project manager, and one written warranty. You never have to ask which contractor owns a problem.
Why homeowners call
Sherman Oaks Turf for Front Yards, Back Yards, and Dog Runs
15-year turf warranty
Every project we complete is backed by a 15-year warranty on the turf, written into the scope at the estimate.
Compacted draining base
We dig out the old lawn and compact crushed rock in lifts, so the turf stays flat and winter rain drains through.
Pet-friendly turf
Pet installs use a permeable base, a drainage layer, and infill chosen for dogs, so urine passes through and does not pool.
Licensed and bonded
Licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. You can verify that number with the CSLB.
Get a written number
Request a Free Sherman Oaks Turf Estimate
Tell us about the yard and how you use it. We follow up to schedule a walkthrough, measure on site, and send a written scope.
Lawn removal and base
We remove the lawn and roots, haul them away, grade the soil so water moves away from the house, and compact three to four inches of crushed rock before any turf goes down.
Common jobs
Front lawn replacements, back yard lawns, dog runs, shaded side yards, play areas, and tear-outs of old turf laid over the wrong base.
The base is the bid
We measure on site and give you a written number tied to a specific turf and base depth. Two turf estimates with different base specs are not the same product.
Turf you pick in person
Turf products come in different pile heights, colors, and face weights. Pick yours at the showroom, and the product name goes on the written quote.
Read what a cheap turf bid usually leaves out and why artificial turf installations fail on the Encino landscaping blog.
How a free estimate works
Installation From Start to Finish for Sherman Oaks Homeowners
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Walk the property
We schedule a walkthrough and talk through how you actually use the yard. The on-site walkthrough is free.
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Measure on site
We measure the space. You are not charged to have us measure the yard or explain the base and drainage.
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Written scope
We send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Option 1 Builders is licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. The Encino showroom is at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. We measure on site and send a written scope. See about this Encino landscaping company, walk finished Encino projects, or request a written estimate.
Artificial Turf Installation Sherman Oaks: What the Job Really Involves
Option 1 Builders installs residential turf in Sherman Oaks, across Los Angeles, and across the San Fernando Valley. A turf lawn is not a roll of green carpet laid on dirt. It is a system: a dug-out, compacted rock base, a weed barrier, turf that is seamed and nailed, and infill brushed into the blades. We quote each piece as its own line, the same way we do for artificial grass installation at home in Encino.
Sherman Oaks has two kinds of lots. North of Ventura Blvd, yards are mostly flat, and the job is about a clean base and tight seams. South of Ventura Blvd, the streets climb toward Mulholland Drive, and the job is about slope, access, and where the water goes.
On hillside lots, crews often carry everything through a side gate by wheelbarrow. That adds labor, and we tell you so at the walkthrough, not after demolition starts. On flat lots a truck can often back up to the yard, and the base goes in faster.
Jobs run from a small dog run or parkway strip to a full front-and-back lawn. Our guide to artificial turf installation cost in Los Angeles shows installed price ranges by yard size.
Pet Turf Installation in Sherman Oaks
Many Sherman Oaks homeowners switch to turf because of their dogs. Natural grass does not survive a dog's daily path along the fence. Pet turf does.
Pet turf installation uses a permeable base, a drainage layer, and infill chosen for dogs. Urine passes through the turf and does not pool on top. Tell us at the walkthrough that you have dogs, so the base is built for it from the start.
Before you collect bids, read our guide to artificial turf for dogs for cost and odor tips.
Putting Green Installation in Sherman Oaks
A backyard putting green fits well in the flat run behind a pool or along a sunny side yard. It uses a shorter turf, a deeper base, and real cups.
Our crews build the green, the fringe, and the lawn around it as one job. See our putting green installation page for sizes, green speed, and how the base is built.
Working in the Valley means we know the clay soil, the slopes, and how summer heat treats turf. We choose turf and infill that hold up in August.
From Walkthrough to Finished Lawn
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, ask how you use the outdoor space, check where the sun hits and where water sits after rain, and ask whether kids and dogs will share the yard.
Pick the turf in person at our Encino showroom. The crew then works in the order that keeps the base flat: demolition, grading, base, turf, seams, infill. A front yard replacement is often a few days. A larger back yard or a lawn paired with pavers usually runs about one to two weeks.
Where We Install Artificial Turf in Sherman Oaks
We install artificial turf across Sherman Oaks, from the flats near Westfield Fashion Square and Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park to the hillside streets south of Ventura Blvd. That includes ZIP codes 91403 and 91423.
Our office is on Ventura Blvd in Encino, just west of the 405. We also install turf in Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, and Studio City. Our Encino neighborhood turf guide explains how lots differ across the Valley. Call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm your address by phone.
Planning more than a lawn? Our installation services also cover outdoor living areas. See paver installation for patios and walkways, or landscape design for a full yard plan. You can also request a free estimate.
Artificial Turf Cost in Sherman Oaks
Artificial turf installation in Los Angeles costs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so the same range applies here. The final number depends on square footage, demolition, grading, the turf you choose, and drainage. We measure on site and give you a written number. See the full breakdown in our Los Angeles turf cost guide.
One note on rebates. Sherman Oaks homes get their water from LADWP, and the LADWP turf replacement rebate does not cover synthetic turf. It pays for California-friendly plants, mulch, or rain capture. Any installer who says the rebate covers artificial grass is wrong.
Turf, Infill, and Drainage for Valley Heat
Turf is rated by face weight and pile height. Heavier, UV-stabilized turf costs more and holds up to foot traffic and years of use in full sun. Infill is brushed into the blades to hold them up and weigh the turf down. The lawn stays green with no mowing and no watering.
Any synthetic turf warms up in Valley sun. A quick rinse with a hose cools the surface fast. The base under the turf drains, so winter rain passes through and does not puddle.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: Artificial Turf Installation Questions Sherman Oaks Homeowners Ask
About $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026, the same range as the rest of Los Angeles. The final number depends on size, demolition, grading, turf grade, and drainage. We measure on site and send a written scope. Our turf installation cost guide lists prices by yard size.
Yes. Our office and showroom are at 16400 Ventura Blvd in Encino, a short drive west of Sherman Oaks. Our own crews install turf across Sherman Oaks, north and south of Ventura Blvd.
A front yard replacement is often a few days. A larger back yard or a lawn paired with pavers usually runs about one to two weeks. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Yes. Pet installations use a permeable base and a drainage layer so urine passes through and does not pool, 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.
No. The LADWP turf replacement rebate excludes synthetic turf. It pays for replacing lawn with California-friendly plants, mulch, or rain capture only.
Quality turf on a compacted, draining base lasts 15 to 20 years. UV-stabilized fibers and a proper base matter more here than in cooler places. Option 1 Builders backs every installation with a 15-year turf warranty.
Yes. Hillside lots south of Ventura Blvd need more grading, so water moves away from the house. Access through a side gate can add labor. We look at both during the free walkthrough and write them into the scope.
Yes. We remove and dispose of the old turf, inspect the base underneath, fix 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.
Yes. We build backyard putting greens with a deeper base, short putting turf, real cups, and fringe turf. See our backyard putting green page for details.
Yes. We walk the yard, measure on site, and send a written scope with separate lines for demolition, base, turf, edging, and drainage. Call 818-297-2475.
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Ready for Artificial Turf in Sherman Oaks?
Tell us about the yard. We will walk the property, write the base and drainage into the scope, and send a written number for artificial turf installation in Sherman Oaks. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.