Artificial Turf Installation in Van Nuys, California
Pet turf, play areas, and low-maintenance lawns for Van Nuys front and back yards. Installed on a compacted draining base by a licensed crew based just south of Van Nuys in Encino.
5.0 Google rating15-year turf warrantyLicensed & bonded · CA #1122918
What we install
Option 1 Builders does artificial turf installation in Van Nuys, CA. We are a licensed and bonded general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436, a short drive south of Van Nuys past the Sepulveda Basin. Our installers remove the old lawn, build a compacted base that drains, then seam, nail, and infill the 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.
Van Nuys is flat Valley floor in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, and summer here runs hot for months. A grass lawn needs a lot of water to stay green, and watering days are limited. Many homeowners switch to turf after one more brown summer, or after the dogs wear the back yard down to dirt.
You can see and touch full-size turf samples at our Encino showroom at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. From Van Nuys it is a short drive south on Balboa Blvd or the 405. 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.
Van Nuys homeowners call us for three reasons most of the time: a back yard the dogs have worn down to dirt, a play area that turns to mud every winter, or a front lawn that will not stay green.
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. On a flat lot, the base also has to be built with a slight fall, or rain has nowhere to go. We build the base first and choose the turf second.
Artificial turf installation in Van Nuys 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
Van Nuys Turf for Dog Runs, Play Areas, and Lawns
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 Van Nuys 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
Dog runs, play areas under swing sets, back lawn replacements, front lawns, parkway strips, 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 before you collect bids.
How a free estimate works
Installation From Start to Finish for Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys: What the Job Really Involves
Option 1 Builders installs residential turf in Van Nuys and across Los Angeles. 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.
Most Van Nuys lots are flat, with single-story homes and a back yard behind a side gate. Some lots are deep, and some are tight. On a deep lot, a truck can often back up close to the yard and the base goes in fast. On a tight lot, the crew moves material through the side gate by wheelbarrow, and we tell you that at the walkthrough.
The hard part on a flat lot is water. Without a planned fall, rain sits on the base. We grade the base away from the house, and if the yard already holds water after rain, we plan a drain before the turf goes down. See yard drainage for how that is built.
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 Van Nuys
Pet turf is the most common reason Van Nuys homeowners call us. 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. More on pet turf installation in Los Angeles.
Before you collect bids, read our guide to artificial turf for dogs for cost and odor tips.
Playground Turf Installation in Van Nuys
Turf under a swing set or play set ends the mud in winter and the dust in summer. A play area gets the same draining base as a lawn, with an optional foam pad under the turf. See playground turf installation for how it is built.
Want a putting green too? Next door in Lake Balboa we built a blue putting green beside a pool, set inside a turf lawn. See our putting green installation page for sizes and how the base is built.
Working in the Valley means we know the soil, the flat lots that hold water, 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 Van Nuys
We install artificial turf across Van Nuys, from the blocks along Van Nuys Blvd and near the Van Nuys Civic Center to the streets around Van Nuys Airport and the Sepulveda Basin. That includes ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406, and 91411.
Our office is on Ventura Blvd in Encino, just south of Van Nuys. We also install turf in Lake Balboa, Sherman Oaks, and Tarzana. Call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm your address by phone.
Planning more than a lawn? 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 Van Nuys
Artificial turf installation in Los Angeles costs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. Van Nuys 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. Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 south of Van Nuys. Our own crews install turf across Van Nuys.
Pet systems usually add about $1 to $3 per square foot for the drainage layer and pet infill. See our artificial turf for dogs guide for the details.
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.
Yes. We build the same draining base as a lawn and can add a foam pad under the turf. See playground turf installation.
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.
Not if the base is built right. We grade the base with a slight fall away from the house, and the turf backing lets rain pass through. If the yard already holds water, we add a drain to the scope.
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. 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 Van Nuys?
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 Van Nuys. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.