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How a proper artificial turf installation comes together

Six steps, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough. Use this as a checklist when you compare estimates: a good one accounts for every step.

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Turf installers trimming a seam between rolls of artificial grass over a compacted base

  1. Free quote and site measure

    It starts with your request. The installer then visits to measure each area, check access, soil, slope, sprinklers, and trees, and talk through how you'll use the space. You should get a written estimate that lists what's included.

  2. Grass removal and excavation

    Existing grass, roots, and a few inches of soil come out so there's room for the base. Lawn sprinklers are capped or rerouted, and the debris is hauled away. On clay soil, this is also when low spots and drainage paths become obvious.

  3. Compacted base and drainage

    Crushed rock is spread and compacted, usually in more than one pass, and graded with a slight slope away from the house. Gopher wire and a permeable weed barrier go in at this stage when needed. This layer decides whether the lawn stays flat and drains for years.

  4. Laying and seaming

    Rolls are laid with all fibers pointing the same direction so the color looks even. Seams are joined with seaming tape and adhesive, edges are trimmed to beds and hardscape, and the perimeter is secured.

  5. Infill and power brush

    Infill (sand, coated sand, zeolite for pets, or another type) is spread evenly and worked in with a power brush. Infill weighs the turf down, protects the backing, and helps the blades stand upright.

  6. Final walkthrough

    Walk the finished lawn with the installer. Check seams, edges, and transitions, run a hose to see how water drains, and ask about care. Keep any leftover turf for future patches and get warranty details in writing.

  1. 01FibersUV-stable blades, brushed upright
  2. 02InfillSand, coated sand, or zeolite
  3. 03BackingPermeable, seamed and secured
  4. 04BaseCrushed rock, graded and compacted
  5. 05Native soilExcavated, leveled, sloped to drain
What sits under a well-built turf lawn. Most problems people see later (puddles, ripples, odor, sinking) trace back to the bottom three layers.

How long does it take?

It depends on size, access, how much soil has to come out, and the installer's schedule. Many residential yards need only a few days of on-site work once materials are ready, while complex or large projects take longer. Ask for the expected schedule in writing with your estimate. We don't promise timelines on an installer's behalf.

Next: see what to consider for your installation or browse the turf FAQ.

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