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Artificial Turf in Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
Proper base depth, compacted sub grade and real drainage, so the lawn stays flat instead of rippling in year two.
The short answer
Artificial turf installed correctly lasts fifteen to twenty years and needs no water. Installed badly it ripples, holds water and smells within two seasons. The difference is almost never the turf itself, it is the base underneath it: excavation depth, the aggregate used, how well it is compacted, and whether drainage was solved before a single roll was laid.
The detailsWhat decides whether it lasts.
What actually fails
Turf failures are base failures. If the sub grade is not excavated deep enough and compacted properly, the surface settles unevenly and you get ripples and low spots that hold water. No product warranty covers a bad base, which is why it is worth asking any installer what depth they excavate to and how they compact it before you compare prices.
Drainage comes first
Turf is permeable, but the ground under it has to actually take the water somewhere. On the clay heavy soils common across the San Gabriel Valley that usually means a drainage plan, not just a layer of gravel and hope.
Infill and pets
If you have dogs, the infill choice and the deodorising treatment matter more than the blade height you pick from a sample board. Say so at the estimate stage so the spec is right from the start.
By cityArtificial Turf near you.
We also cover Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Alhambra, Temple City, La Crescenta, Bradbury. Call for those areas.
See it builtReal artificial turf, on the ground.
QuestionsArtificial Turf, answered.
How long does artificial turf last?
Fifteen to twenty years is typical for a good product installed on a properly built base. The turf usually outlives the base if the base was done badly, which is the reverse of how people expect it to fail.
Does artificial turf get hot?
Yes, in full afternoon sun it gets noticeably hotter than living grass. Lighter infills and some shade help. It is worth being honest about this before you install it in a west facing yard with no cover.
Do I need a permit for artificial turf?
The turf itself is not the trigger. Grading, drainage work and any retaining wall are what a city looks at, so we check those against your local rules before we dig.
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Teri CraftLocal Guide · 33 reviewsFrom start to finish the job was handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. What stood out most was their communication. Mr. Ward kept me informed every step of the way.
Angela Adams5 reviewsMKW Homes just painted our home. We are very satisfied with the work. During the process everything was clean and organized.
Jake Baloian3 reviewsMike and his crew were great. They did a wonderful job on the stucco patching and painting, and we were very pleased with the results.
Jen B1 review