Pet Turf Installation in Los Angeles, California
Artificial grass for dogs on a permeable, draining base, so the outdoor space stays green, clean and free of mud. Installed by a licensed Los Angeles artificial grass installer.
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What we install
Option 1 Builders does pet turf installation in Los Angeles, CA. We are 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 puts pet turf on a permeable, compacted base with a drainage layer and infill chosen for dogs, so urine drains through instead of pooling on top. Pet systems usually add about $1 to $3 per square foot to a standard turf job. Call 818-297-2475 for a free on-site estimate.
Dogs and traditional grass do not mix well in Los Angeles. Real grass cannot keep up: a dog's daily path along the fence wears the lawn to dirt, urine leaves brown spots, and winter rain turns the bare patches into mud that ends up on the floor.
Bring your questions about your dogs to the walkthrough, or look at turf samples at our Encino office on Ventura Blvd before you choose.
Option 1 Builders holds a California B General Building license, CSLB #1122918, with a contractor's bond on file. The same crew builds the base, lays the turf and sets any pavers or drainage around it.
For pet owners, the call usually starts with worn-out pet runs, a back yard the dogs have turned to dirt, or an older fake grass lawn that has started to smell.
A narrow side-yard dog run and a full back yard get the same base steps. The size, the number of dogs and the drainage on the lot change the scope.
Odor problems almost always start under the turf. A base that does not drain holds urine, and no cleaner on top fixes that. We build the base to drain first.
Our guide to artificial turf for dogs covers cost and odor tips in detail. This page covers pet turf installation across Los Angeles.
Why homeowners call
Artificial Grass Installation Services for Los Angeles Dog Runs, Back Yards and Side Yards
Permeable base
Crushed rock compacted to carry foot traffic while letting liquid pass straight through.
Drainage layer
Where the soil drains slowly, the base is built so urine and rinse water move down and away instead of sitting under the turf.
Infill chosen for dogs
Infill is picked for pet use, so the new turf stays upright and rinses clean. It is one of the main benefits of artificial grass built as a pet system.
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 Pet Turf Estimate
Tell us about the yard and your dogs. We follow up to schedule a walkthrough, measure on site and send a written scope.
Dog runs
Side-yard and fence-line runs where dogs pace every day, built with extra attention to drainage.
Full back yards
A full turf lawn the dogs, kids and adults share, with a pet base under the areas the dogs use most.
Old turf replacement
Tear-out of turf that smells or holds water, with the base rebuilt before new pet turf goes down.
Turf you pick in person
Pet turf products come in different pile heights and feels. We help you pick the right turf from samples, and the product name goes on your quote.
Comparing bids? Read why artificial turf installations fail before you sign.
How a free estimate works
How Pet 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 Encino landscaping company, walk finished Encino projects, or request a written estimate.
Pet Turf Installation Los Angeles: What the Job Involves
A pet turf system is built like a standard backyard artificial lawn with three changes: a base built for drainage, a backing that lets liquid through, and infill chosen for dogs. Each one matters, and skipping any of them is how odor problems start.
Los Angeles soils vary. Clay soil in parts of the Valley drains slowly, so the base under a dog area needs more care there than on sandy or gravelly ground.
We check how water moves on your lot at the walkthrough. If water already pools after rain, the drainage gets fixed as part of the job.
Jobs run from a 100-square-foot dog run to converting a full lawn to artificial grass. See a finished Sherman Oaks turf and paver back yard.
Keeping Pet Turf Clean and Odor-Free
Pick up pet waste daily. Rinse the dog area with a hose on a regular schedule, more often in summer, so the turf surface stays clean.
An enzyme cleaner made for artificial turf breaks down urine that rinsing alone leaves behind. Use it in the spots the dogs use most.
Brushing the turf now and then keeps the blades upright and the infill spread evenly.
Pet Turf, Play Areas and Putting Greens
Many Los Angeles homeowners have dogs, kids and a golfer. We plan each area so the dogs have their space and the putting surface stays off-limits.
For turf across the rest of the yard, see artificial turf installation in Los Angeles.
From Walkthrough to Finished Dog Yard
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, ask how many dogs you have and where they run, and check where water sits after rain.
A dog run is often done in a day or two. A full back yard usually takes several days to about a week. The written proposal covers the entire installation process and the expected timeline.
Where We Install Pet Turf in Los Angeles
Our office is on Ventura Blvd in Encino, in Los Angeles County. Our service area for pet turf covers Los Angeles County, including Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades and Hidden Hills.
For an address elsewhere in Los Angeles, call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm by phone.
Yard floods after rain? See yard drainage. You can also request a free estimate.
Pet Turf Cost in Los Angeles
Artificial turf installation in Los Angeles costs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed in 2026. A pet system usually adds about $1 to $3 per square foot for the base, drainage and infill. We measure on site and give you a written number. See our Los Angeles turf cost guide.
One note on rebates: the LADWP turf replacement rebate does not cover synthetic turf, pet turf included.
Pet Turf and Valley Heat
Artificial grass warms up in direct sun, and Valley yards get a lot of it. Rinse the dog area before the dogs go out on hot afternoons.
Shade from a tree, a patio cover or a shade sail over part of the dog area helps on the hottest days.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: Pet Turf Questions Los Angeles Dog Owners Ask
Yes. We install pet turf across Los Angeles County, from Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and Lake Balboa to Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades and Hidden Hills.
Turf in Los Angeles runs about $8 to $20 per square foot installed, and a pet system usually adds about $1 to $3 per square foot. We measure on site and send a written scope.
Not when the base drains and the turf is rinsed on a schedule. Odor usually comes from a base that holds urine.
Yes. Pet installs use a permeable base, a drainage layer and infill chosen for dogs.
Pick up solid waste daily, rinse with a hose regularly, and use an enzyme cleaner made for turf in the spots the dogs use most.
Yes, like any synthetic turf in direct sun. Rinse it before the dogs go out on hot afternoons.
Yes. We remove the old turf, rebuild the base so it drains, and install new pet turf.
No. The LADWP turf replacement rebate does not cover synthetic turf.
A dog run is often done in a day or two. A full back yard usually takes several days to about a week.
The best artificial turf for dogs has a fully permeable backing, a short and dense pile that is easy to clean, and infill made for pets, installed on a base that drains. The turf product matters less than the base under it.
Yes. We walk the yard, measure on site and send a written scope. Call 818-297-2475.
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Ready for a Mud-Free Dog Yard in Los Angeles?
Tell us about your yard and your dogs. We will walk the property and send a written scope for pet turf installation in Los Angeles. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.