“How much does artificial turf cost?” is the first question almost every homeowner asks us. The honest answer is that it depends on your yard, but you can get a reliable ballpark before anyone comes out. Here is how pricing works for synthetic grass installation in South Florida and the Treasure Coast, and what drives the number up or down.
The Short Answer: About $8 to $15 per Square Foot, Installed
Most residential artificial turf installs we do run about $8 to $15 per square foot, including removal of the old grass, base preparation, turf and installation. That works out to roughly:
- 300 sq ft (small side yard or dog run): about $2,400 to $4,500
- 500 sq ft (typical backyard): about $4,000 to $7,500
- 1,000 sq ft (large backyard or front and back): about $8,000 to $15,000
Your exact price comes from an on-site measurement. We measure, check drainage and slope, and give you a free written quote.
What’s Included in a Professional Installation
A turf lawn is only as good as what is underneath it. A complete installation includes:
- Removing the old grass and roots, and hauling it away
- Grading so water flows away from your home
- A compacted, permeable base of crushed aggregate so the lawn stays level and drains fast after summer storms
- The turf itself, cut, seamed and secured around the edges
- Infill brushed in to keep the blades upright and the surface stable
- Cleanup when the job is done
What Makes the Price Go Up or Down
- Size. Larger areas often cost less per square foot, because setup and equipment costs are spread over more space.
- Site prep. Heavy roots, old rock, slopes or drainage problems add labor and base material.
- Access. Narrow side yards or no room for equipment means more work by hand.
- Turf type. Premium multi-tone turf, pet turf and putting green surfaces cost more than basic landscape turf.
- Shape and details. Curves, trees, pavers, pool borders and paver joints take more cutting and seaming.
- Extras. Pet odor treatment, shock padding for play areas and decorative borders add to the total.
What About Putting Greens and Pet Turf?
Backyard putting greens are priced by design: the number of cups, fringe, bunkers and chipping areas. Pet turf uses a faster-draining backing and odor-control infill, so it usually costs a little more than standard landscape turf, but it pays for itself in cleaner floors and no more dead spots.
The Long-Term Math
Turf costs more up front than sod, but the spending mostly stops after installation. To see your own payback, add up what you spend each year on:
- Lawn service (mowing, edging, weeding)
- Irrigation water and sprinkler repairs
- Fertilizer, pest control and chinch bug treatments
- Replacing dead or worn sod
South Florida’s year-round watering rules already limit lawn irrigation to as few as two days a week, which is one more reason many homeowners are making the switch. Our American-made turf carries up to a 15-year product warranty depending on the application.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Installer
- How deep is the base, and is it compacted?
- Where is the turf made, and what is the warranty, in writing?
- Who does the installation: the company’s own crew or subcontractors?
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Does the quote include sod removal, haul-off, infill and cleanup?
A very low quote usually means something is missing, most often a thin base that sinks or puddles after a few rainy seasons.
Get Your Exact Price
Durafield is a certified veteran-owned company that has installed synthetic turf in South Florida since 2003. We serve Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, and the surrounding areas. Request a free estimate or call (954) 366-5244 (South Florida) or (561) 372-4655 (Treasure Coast).
