Serving Lexington & all of Fayette County
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Artificial turf lawn behind a brick home in Lexington, Kentucky

A Lexington lawn that’s green in July and February.

Professional artificial turf installation across Lexington and Fayette County. Real drainage built for Kentucky clay, honest pricing published up front, and a firm written quote before anyone touches your yard.

Free on-site estimates
Pricing published on our site
Most yards done in 1–2 days
Why homeowners switch

Kentucky is hard on a natural lawn.

Fescue browns out by mid-July. The clay underneath holds water, so spring turns the low corner of the yard into a mud pit. Shade under mature trees means grass never fills in properly, and the strip along the fence where the dog runs has been bare dirt for three years.

You can keep fighting it with overseeding, aeration, irrigation and fertiliser — several hundred dollars a year and most of your Saturdays — or you can install a surface that solves it permanently.

  • Green year-round. Through drought, frost and the shaded side of the house.
  • No mud. Properly drained turf sheds rain instead of holding it.
  • No mowing, watering or chemicals. Rinse it occasionally and it looks new.
  • Pays back. Most homeowners recover the cost in maintenance savings within seven to ten years.
Compare turf and natural grass
Muddy side yard before artificial turf installation and the same space after, with a dog standing on new synthetic grass
What we install

Every kind of turf project in Lexington

From a 200 square foot dog run to a full commercial courtyard, each surface is specified for how it will actually be used.

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Straight pricing

What artificial turf actually costs here

Most turf companies won’t put a number on their website. We think that wastes your afternoon and ours. Here are honest ranges for Lexington.

ProjectTypical sizeRange
Dog run / small pet area200 sq ft$1,600 – $3,200
Back yard500 sq ft$4,000 – $7,000
Front yard800 sq ft$5,600 – $10,400
Backyard putting green400 sq ft$5,000 – $9,600
Full lot1,500+ sq ft$9,800 – $18,000

Larger, simpler projects reach the lower end of these ranges. Putting greens price higher per square foot because of contouring, cup installation and specialty turf.

Why the ranges are ranges

Two identical-looking back yards in Lexington can price differently, and the reasons are worth knowing before you get any quote:

Access. A yard a wheelbarrow can reach costs less than one where every ton of base rock comes through a narrow gate.

What’s coming out. Removing established sod and root mass takes longer than turfing over gravel or bare dirt.

Shape. Straight runs cut fast. Curves, tree rings and paver borders take precision work.

Drainage. Some yards need a standard base. Others need drainage built in — the difference between turf that performs for twenty years and turf that puddles by year three.

Turf grade. A pet-heavy yard and a lightly used front lawn call for different products.

Your on-site estimate gives you one firm number, in writing, that doesn’t move.

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Want a firm number for your yard?

Tell us the space and we’ll come measure it. Free, and there’s no obligation attached.

Before & after

The same yards, a day apart

Mud, bare patches and worn dirt tracks are the three problems we’re called about most.

Back yard before and after artificial turf installation
Worn back yard converted to synthetic lawn
Side yard before and after synthetic grass installation
Shaded side yard where grass had stopped growing
Muddy dog area before and after pet turf installation
Pet area rebuilt with high-drainage pet turf
Patchy lawn before and after artificial grass installation
Patchy front lawn replaced with artificial grass

Images are representative of the work we do.

How it works

Four steps, start to finish

01

Call or request an estimate

Tell us roughly what you’re thinking. We’ll ask about size, drainage and how the space gets used.

02

On-site measure

We measure, check grade and drainage, and recommend a turf specified for that use. You get a firm written price.

03

Installation

Excavate, build and compact the base, cut and seam the turf, install infill, power broom. Most yards take one to two days.

04

Walkthrough

We walk the finished surface with you, cover care, and leave you the warranty paperwork.

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Crew installing the aggregate base for an artificial turf lawn
What actually matters

The base is the job.

Turf is a commodity. Two installers can quote the same product and deliver results that diverge completely by year three, and almost always the difference is underneath.

Lexington sits on clay. Clay holds water rather than letting it through, which means a base that works in Phoenix will hold puddles here. It also means freeze-thaw cycling — and a base that wasn’t compacted properly will heave, rut and show every low spot after two winters.

We excavate to depth, build a graded aggregate base, compact in lifts, and add drainage where the yard calls for it. It is the least visible part of the installation and the only part that determines whether you are happy in year ten.

How we handle Kentucky clay
Serving Fayette County

Where we work

We install throughout Lexington — Chevy Chase, Ashland Park, Beaumont, Hamburg, Andover, Palomar, Masterson Station, Gainesway, Cardinal Valley, Griffin Gate, Kenwick, Southland and everywhere between.

We also serve the surrounding communities: Nicholasville, Georgetown, Versailles, Richmond, Winchester, Frankfort, Paris and Danville.

Not sure whether you’re in range? Call and ask — it takes ten seconds.

Full service area

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Most estimates are scheduled within 48 hours.

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Common questions

Answers before you call

How much does artificial turf cost in Lexington?
Most Lexington projects land between $7 and $14 per square foot installed, which puts a typical 500 square foot back yard in the $4,000 to $7,000 range. Larger, simpler areas reach the lower end. Access, drainage needs, edge complexity and turf grade all move the number, which is why we give you one firm written price after seeing the space.
How long does artificial turf last?
A properly installed synthetic lawn lasts 15 to 20 years in Kentucky's climate. The base is what determines longevity more than the turf itself. A compacted, well-drained base holds its shape through freeze-thaw cycles; a rushed one shows ruts and low spots within a few seasons.
Does artificial grass drain in heavy rain?
Yes, when it is built to. Our turf backing drains at over 30 inches per hour, but that only matters if the base underneath moves water away. Lexington's clay soil holds water, so we build a graded aggregate base and add drainage where the yard needs it. This is the single most common shortcut in the industry and the most expensive one to fix later.
Is artificial turf safe for dogs?
It is, and it is usually a significant upgrade. There is no mud, no dead patches, no digging into bare dirt. For pet areas we use a permeable backing with a higher drainage rate and an antimicrobial infill that keeps odor down. Waste is picked up as normal and the surface rinses clean.
Does artificial grass get hot in summer?
It runs warmer than natural grass in direct sun, the same way a patio or deck does. Shaded areas stay comfortable. In full sun we recommend cooling-technology turf, which reduces surface temperature meaningfully, and a quick rinse cools any turf within seconds if the yard is getting heavy midday use.
Do I need to remove my existing grass?
Yes. Turf installed over living grass will settle unevenly as the sod decomposes underneath. We excavate three to four inches, remove the organic material, then build the base. It is the step that separates an installation that looks right in year eight from one that does not.
Can artificial turf go on a slope?
It can, and slopes are often where turf makes the most sense, since they are difficult to mow and prone to erosion. Sloped installs need additional anchoring and careful base work so the turf does not creep downhill over time.
How soon can you start?
Most residential projects are scheduled within two to three weeks of accepting an estimate, and a typical back yard is completed in one to two days. Larger commercial work is scheduled around your operating hours.
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