Artificial Turf Installation in Los Angeles, California
Residential artificial turf installation services on a compacted, draining base by a licensed Los Angeles turf installer. Front yards, back yards, dog runs, play areas and putting greens.
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What we install
Artificial turf installation in Los Angeles costs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026, depending on yard size, demolition, base work, the turf you pick and drainage. Option 1 Builders is a licensed and bonded general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436, inside the City of Los Angeles. Our installation team removes the old lawn and debris, caps the old sprinklers, builds a compacted rock base that drains, then seams, nails and infills 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.
Most Los Angeles homeowners who call us are not looking for a new hobby. They are tired of a lawn that turns brown every August, a water bill that climbs while LADWP water restrictions limit when the sprinklers can run, and a back yard the dogs have turned to dirt. In a drought year, an overgrown yard full of dead grass is often the last straw.
Before you choose, see and touch turf samples at our Encino office on Ventura Blvd. Compare pile height, color and feel, and the product name goes on your written quote.
Option 1 Builders holds a California B General Building license, CSLB #1122918, with a contractor's bond on file with the CSLB. You can look the license up on the CSLB website and read our reviews on Google and Yelp before you sign anything.
Turf jobs in Los Angeles usually start with one of four things: a front lawn that will not stay green, a back yard worn down by dogs, a shaded side yard where grass never grew, or an old turf lawn that is wrinkling, smells or needs repair.
A 200-square-foot dog run and a 2,000-square-foot front-and-back lawn get the same steps. 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 come from soil that was not dug out and compacted the right way. We build the base first and choose the turf second.
Our main turf page covers artificial grass installation in Encino, where our office is. Prefer real grass? We also do sod installation. This page covers the rest of Los Angeles: what changes from one part of the city to another and what to ask any installer before you hire one.
Why homeowners call
Artificial Turf Installation Services for Los Angeles Front Yards, Back Yards and Dog Runs
15-year turf warranty
Every turf lawn we install 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 three to four inches of crushed rock, so the turf stays flat and winter rain drains through.
Written scope after the measure
We measure on site and send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
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 Los Angeles 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 crushed rock before any turf goes down.
Common jobs
Front lawn replacements, back yard lawns, dog runs, shaded side yards, play areas, putting greens, and tear-outs of old turf laid over the wrong base.
The base is the bid
Two turf quotes with different base depths are not the same product. Ask every installer how deep the base is, what rock they use and how they compact it.
Turf you pick in person
Turf comes in different pile heights, colors and face weights. Pick yours from samples, and the product name goes on the written quote.
Comparing bids? Read what a cheap turf bid usually leaves out and why artificial turf installations fail.
How a free estimate works
How Artificial Turf Installation Works in Los Angeles
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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 Los Angeles landscaping company, walk finished Los Angeles projects, or request a written estimate.
Artificial Turf Installation Los Angeles: What the Job Really Involves
Fake grass done right is not a roll of green carpet laid on dirt. Artificial lawns are a system: a dug-out, compacted rock base, a weed barrier, turf that is seamed and nailed down, and infill brushed into the blades. When any one of those is skipped, the lawn shows it within a year or two.
Los Angeles yards are not all alike, and soil conditions change from one street to the next. In the San Fernando Valley, summers run hotter and longer than anywhere near the Southern California coast, so UV-stabilized turf and a light infill color matter more. In the hills, along Mulholland Drive and the canyons, the job is about slope, access and where the water goes.
On hillside lots, crews often carry rock and turf 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.
Recent turf and putting green jobs include yards in Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa and Tarzana. Jobs run from a small parkway strip or dog run to a full front-and-back lawn paired with a paver patio.
Pet Turf Installation in Los Angeles
Dogs are one of the top reasons Los Angeles homeowners switch to pet-friendly turf. 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, so urine passes through 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. For dog yards across the city, see pet turf installation in Los Angeles.
Putting Greens and Play Areas
A backyard putting green uses a shorter turf, a deeper base and real cups. A play area under a swing set can get a foam pad under the turf for extra cushion.
See putting green installation and playground turf installation for how each one is built. For greens across the city, see putting green installation in Los Angeles.
Many families combine all three in one yard: a turf lawn for the dogs, a play area for the kids and a short putting green along the side. One crew builds all of it on one scope.
From Walkthrough to Finished Lawn
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, ask how you use the yard, check where the sun hits and where water sits after rain, and ask whether kids and dogs will share the lawn.
After you pick the turf, the crew 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. One crew runs the job from start to finish, including cleanup.
Where We Install Artificial Turf in Los Angeles
Our office is on Ventura Blvd in Encino, and we install artificial turf across Los Angeles County: Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Studio City and Woodland Hills in the Valley, plus Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hidden Hills and Santa Clarita.
Our Encino neighborhood turf guide explains how lots change across the Valley. For an address elsewhere in Los Angeles, call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm by phone.
Planning more than a lawn? See paver installation for patios and walkways, yard drainage for soggy yards, or landscape design for a full yard plan. For a full yard built by one crew, see our Los Angeles landscaper page. You can also request a free estimate.
Artificial Turf Installation Cost in Los Angeles
Artificial turf installation in Los Angeles costs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. The low end is a flat, open yard with easy access and a standard turf. The high end is a small or hillside yard, heavy demolition, extra drainage, a pet system or a premium turf. We measure on site and give you a written number. Our Los Angeles turf cost guide shows price ranges by yard size.
One note on rebates. LADWP's turf replacement rebate does not cover synthetic turf. It pays for replacing lawn with California-friendly plants, mulch or rain capture. Any installer who says the LADWP rebate covers artificial grass is wrong.
Turf, Infill and Drainage for Los Angeles Heat
Turf is rated by face weight and pile height. Heavier, UV-stabilized turf products with a stronger fiber cost more and hold up to foot traffic and years of full sun. Infill is brushed into the blades to hold them up and weigh the turf down. The lawn stays lush and green with no mowing and no watering, which makes it the low maintenance choice for a busy homeowner.
Any turf surface warms up in direct sun, and Valley yards get more of it than yards near the coast. 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 Los Angeles Homeowners Ask
About $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. The final number depends on size, demolition, grading, turf grade, access and drainage. We measure on site and send a written scope. Our turf installation cost guide lists prices by yard size.
Yes. Option 1 Builders Inc holds California B General Building license #1122918, active with the CSLB, with a contractor's bond on file.
Our office is at 16400 Ventura Blvd in Encino. We install turf across Los Angeles County, including Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hidden Hills and Santa Clarita. Call 818-297-2475 to confirm another address.
No. The LADWP turf replacement rebate excludes synthetic turf. It pays for replacing lawn with California-friendly plants, mulch or rain capture only.
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. Rinse the dog area with a hose on a regular schedule to keep odor down.
Quality turf on a compacted, draining base lasts 15 to 20 years. UV-stabilized fibers and a proper base matter more in the Valley than near the coast. Option 1 Builders backs every turf lawn with a 15-year turf warranty.
Yes. Sloped lots need more grading so water moves away from the house, and access through a side gate can add labor. We check both at the free walkthrough and write them into the scope.
Yes. We remove and haul away the old turf, inspect the base under it, fix drainage or compaction problems, then install the new turf. Reusing a failed base is the most common reason a second turf job goes wrong.
Check four things in writing: an active CSLB license you can look up, the base depth and rock used, the turf product named on the quote, and reviews from homeowners near you. The best artificial turf installation company for your yard is the one that puts all four on paper. Option 1 Builders' license is CSLB #1122918.
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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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 Los Angeles. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.