Turf That Handles Kids, Dogs and Central Texas Summers
Water restrictions come and go. Oak shade never quite lets the Bermuda grow in. Turf keeps the yard green through both, and it does not care whether the dog just came in from a muddy walk.
Residential artificial turf across the Austin metro runs $9 to $15 per square foot installed, turnkey. The right install is usually not the whole yard. Most people get more out of turfing the part that actually gets used or where grass keeps dying, and keeping planting beds around it.
We install for homeowners across the Austin metro and roughly twenty miles out from central Austin. That covers Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville and the rest of our service area. Owner and foreman on every job, no subcontracted crews.
Residential Turf, Broken Down by Where It Goes
Full Lawn Replacement
Front yards, backyards, side yards. Full drainage-graded install with edge board and infill.
Learn morePet Turf
Antimicrobial pet infill, extra drainage, and easy hose-off maintenance for high-traffic dog runs.
Learn morePlayground Turf
Soft fibers plus optional foam padding under swings and jungle gyms. Cooler in summer than pavers.
Learn morePatio & Pool Surround
Fast-draining, chlorine-tolerant install for pool decks and patio expansions. Cleaner than mulch.
Learn moreBackyard Putting Greens
Custom greens with cup counts, contour, fringe collars, and true roll speed. Designed with the golfer, not for them.
Learn moreThree Reasons This Works Better Than Grass Here
Water Bills That Stay Low
Even outside drought stages, Central Texas homeowners are watering three or four days a week from May to October. Turf takes that off the bill.
Weekends Back
No mowing, no fertilizing, no re-seeding, no aeration, no dead patches to fix. A rinse now and then and a leaf blower when the pecans drop.
No More Mud in the House
Dogs, kids, or a bad Bermuda year. All of those turn into mud on the tile. Turf drains through the backing and dries fast.
Value, Default, or Premium
Every yard is a different call. Each service page above shows which blend fits that application best. The three cards below are the short version.
Cen-Tex Blend
Entry-grade for large square footages, front yards, side yards, and low-traffic zones. 5-year warranty. 45 oz face weight.
Hill Country Blend
The default for a typical Austin backyard. Full 15-year warranty. Named by an Austin-market installer as the best pick for hot climates. 55 oz face weight.
Texas Supreme
Softest blade the manufacturer makes plus 5 mm of integrated padding. For barefoot spaces, high-traffic backyards, and families with young kids. 90 oz face weight.
Owner Sets Every Estimate. Owner Runs Every Install
Turf is a hands-on trade. The base has to be right, the seams have to be tight, and the infill has to be measured. That is why John McCormick is on every job, front to back. No hand-offs, no subcontractors.
What People Ask About Residential Turf
Which kind of turf install do I actually need?
Most residential jobs fall into one of five: full lawn replacement, pet areas, play areas, patio and pool surrounds, or a backyard putting green. They differ mainly in turf density, infill and what goes under it.
Do I have to turf the whole yard?
No, and often you should not. The combination we recommend most is a smaller turf area where people and dogs actually use the yard, with native planting and beds around it. That gets the usable surface without covering the lot in plastic, and it usually costs less than turfing everything.
How much does residential turf cost across the Austin metro?
$9 to $15 per square foot installed, covering demolition, base, turf, infill, edging and labor. The blend you pick accounts for most of the spread. Full numbers by area size are in the cost guide.
Will my HOA allow artificial turf?
Sometimes, and you need written approval first. Texas Property Code 202.007 protects water-conserving natural turf, which does not cover artificial turf, so a Texas HOA can restrict it. We supply the product spec sheets for your approval packet. See the HOA guide.
How long does it last and what upkeep is there?
Roughly 15 to 20 years in this climate. Upkeep is blowing off debris, picking up after pets, cross-brushing traffic lines a few times a year and topping up infill occasionally. No mowing, watering or fertilizer. Detail in the lifespan guide.
Get a Quote for Your Yard
Fifteen to twenty minutes on-site, a written estimate in your inbox within 48 hours, and no pressure to move faster than you are ready to.