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Typical 1,000 sq ft. AZ materials: $1,581–$3,141.
Residential artificial turf Artificial Turf Cost Guide How Much Does
How Much Does
Artificial Turf Cost?
Honest price ranges, project examples, and what actually moves the number
There's no single price for artificial turf — it depends on the product, your square footage, base prep, and infill. This guide gives you real industry ranges and project examples so you can budget with confidence, then points you to our calculator and a free quote for exact numbers.
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The short answer
How much does artificial turf cost?
Artificial turf costs about $2.50–$7.00 per sq ft for materials and $8–$20 per sq ft professionally installed (turf + base + labor). A DIY project, where your time replaces labor, typically runs $3–$8 per sq ft. At The Turf Yard's contractor pricing, the turf itself is $1.19–$1.89 per sq ft in Arizona ($1.39–$1.99 in Utah).
Industry ranges are general estimates (see sources below); turf prices are our real, current yard rates. Reviewed June 2026 against our Mesa & Provo pricing.
What Drives Artificial Turf Cost
Eight things decide what your project costs. The turf product and base prep usually move the number most.
Turf product & quality
The single biggest material lever. A value turf costs less per square foot than a dense, premium product with a heavier face weight and a more realistic blade.
Square footage
Bigger areas cost more in total but often a little less per square foot, since setup, delivery, and waste get spread across more turf.
Base preparation
Excavation, road base, and compaction. In Arizona this often means digging through caliche; in Utah it means drainage that handles freeze-thaw. The base is where a lasting install is won or lost.
Infill
A light cooling or antimicrobial infill costs more than plain sand, but it matters for heat and pet odor. It is a small line item with an outsized effect on comfort.
Seams, edging & shape
A simple rectangle is cheaper than a curvy yard with islands, trees, and lots of edges. More seams and cuts mean more labor and a little more waste.
DIY vs. professional install
Labor is typically a big share of an installed price. Doing it yourself trades that cost for your time and the right base prep.
Delivery & access
Distance from the yard and how easy it is to get material into the yard (gates, slopes, tight side yards) can affect delivery and handling.
Add-ons
Putting-green cups, shade structures, drainage upgrades, or bender-board edging are optional extras that sit on top of the base turf cost.
Artificial Turf Cost Per Square Foot
These are general industry ranges, not Turf Yard quotes. Actual pricing depends on your product, square footage, base, and infill. For exact numbers, use our turf calculator or request a free quote.
| Scenario | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Materials only (turf + infill + base) | $2.50 – $7.00 / sq ft | Varies most with the turf product you choose. |
| DIY total (you provide the labor) | $3 – $8 / sq ft | Materials plus tools/rental; your time replaces labor cost. |
| Professionally installed (turf + base + labor) | $8 – $20 / sq ft | Most residential jobs land in the middle of this range. |
By Project Size (Installed)
500 sq ft (small yard / dog run)
~$4,000 – $10,000 installed
1,000 sq ft (typical backyard)
~$8,000 – $20,000 installed
1,500–2,000 sq ft (large lawn)
~$12,000 – $40,000 installed
Installed example ranges assume professional installation with base prep; DIY projects fall below these by the labor portion. General estimates only.
Why Our Price Is Lower: Contractor Pricing For Everyone
Look at that installed number again. Most turf gets sold to homeowners buried inside an "installed" price, marked up three or four times over what the material actually costs. The labor is real work. The markup on the turf is not.
We sell the turf on its own, at the price a contractor pays — contractor pricing for everyone. Here is the market beside our number. Do the math yourself.
| What you're buying | Typical price | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Typical installed price (cited) | $8 – $20 / sq ft | Turf, base, and labor folded into one number. Independent guides put it here — LawnStarter lists $15–$19 per square foot installed; Home Depot notes most jobs start around $5,000. |
| Typical supply-yard material | $3.71 – $6.25 / sq ft | What turf alone tends to run at other retail and wholesale yards, before any labor. |
| The Turf Yard, direct | $1.19 – $1.89 / sq ft | Our real Arizona turf price — the same contractor pricing we give everyone. Labor and base are quoted separately, never marked into the turf. |
A typical 1,000 sq ft backyard
Installed (turf + base + labor)
~$8,000 – $20,000
Turf, infill & nails — direct from us
~$1,581 – $3,141
The difference is labor, base aggregate, and markup — not the turf. Base material and labor are quoted separately; they are never folded into our turf price.
Installed and supply-yard ranges are published third-party figures, not Turf Yard quotes — see LawnStarter and Home Depot. Our turf price is real and current. Run your dimensions through the turf calculator for materials, or request a free quote for the full installed number.
What Turf Materials Actually Cost — Arizona & Utah
The installed ranges above are the whole package — someone else's labor, base, and markup folded together. These are our real material numbers from the Mesa and Provo yards: the turf itself, at contractor pricing, before anyone's labor or base. For the turf alone, plan on roughly $1.19–$1.89 per square foot in Arizona and $1.39–$1.99 per square foot in Utah, with value products at the low end and our densest premium turf at the high end.
For all-in materials — turf plus infill, nails, and sales tax — a typical 1,000 sq ft project lands around $1.58–$3.14 per square foot in Arizona and $1.84–$3.37 per square foot in Utah. Labor, base aggregate, and delivery are quoted separately by your contractor — never marked into our turf.
Materials Cost by Project Size
Materials-only ranges, basic kit (Lush 70 + Natural Blend) to premium kit (Lush Primo + PetFill Pro), sales tax included. Run your exact dimensions in the calculator for layout-accurate numbers.
| Project size | Arizona (Mesa) | Utah (Provo) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | $210 – $370 | $248 – $402 |
| 200 sq ft | $355 – $670 | $416 – $723 |
| 300 sq ft | $500 – $970 | $583 – $1,044 |
| 500 sq ft | $791 – $1,570 | $919 – $1,687 |
| 750 sq ft | $1,153 – $2,320 | $1,338 – $2,490 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $1,581 – $3,141 | $1,837 – $3,374 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $2,307 – $4,641 | $2,676 – $4,980 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $3,097 – $6,211 | $3,594 – $6,667 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $3,823 – $7,711 | $4,432 – $8,274 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $7,646 – $15,422 | $8,865 – $16,547 |
Materials only — excludes labor, base material, delivery, and edging. Actual purchase may run slightly higher than installed area due to roll width and grain.
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost in Arizona?
In Arizona, artificial turf materials from our Mesa yard run about $1.19–$1.89 per sq ft for the turf, or roughly $1.58–$3.14 per sq ft all-in (turf, infill, nails, and tax). Professionally installed across Phoenix, Mesa, and the wider Valley, most projects land in the general $8–$20 per sq ft range once base prep and labor are added. A typical 1,000 sq ft Arizona backyard is about $1,581–$3,141 in materials direct from us.
Two local factors move the Arizona number most: digging through caliche for proper drainage during base prep, and choosing a cooling infill that holds up to full desert sun. Both are worth it here. See pricing and pickup for artificial turf in Phoenix or our Mesa yard, and run your exact dimensions in the calculator for a materials estimate.
Artificial Turf Cost by Project Type
What the turf is for changes the cost as much as how much you buy. Materials-only Arizona anchors at a typical size per type.
Front Yard Turf
Typical 400 sq ft. AZ materials: $645–$1,270.
Pet Turf / Dog Run
Typical 400 sq ft (Lush 80). AZ: $846 → $1,056 with PetFill Pro.
Pet turfBalcony / Patio
Typical 100 sq ft. AZ materials: $210–$370.
Balcony turfCommercial / Sports
Typical 2,000+ sq ft. AZ materials start at $3,097 and scale.
Wholesale turfRun Your Exact Number
These are anchors. The calculator factors your real layout, roll-width waste, and infill rate.
Open the calculatorDIY vs. Professional Installation
Doing It Yourself
You pay for materials and tool rental, and your time replaces labor. It's very doable for a motivated homeowner on a reasonable-sized yard — the make-or-break is the base prep. We supply everything and our step-by-step install guide walks the whole process.
Hiring It Out
Labor is typically a large share of an installed price, and it buys you an engineered base, hand-finished seams, and no weekend on your knees. See our installation service for what a done-for-you project includes.
Cost By Turf Product
The product you pick is the biggest material lever. Here's how our lineup maps from value to premium — pick by use and budget, not just price.
Lush 70
70 oz/sq. yd ± 5%
Value-conscious — the lightest, most budget-friendly of our landscape turfs for larger areas.
View Lush 70Lucky 77
77 oz/sq. yd ± 5%
Durable, broad-use — a popular pick for contractor jobs and big lots where value and toughness matter.
View Lucky 77Lush 80
81 oz/sq. yd ± 5%
Mid-premium — the balanced default for full-sun family lawns, pets, and high-traffic yards.
View Lush 80Lush Primo
100 oz/sq. yd
Premium — our thickest, most realistic turf for curb appeal and high-end landscapes.
View Lush PrimoArizona & Utah: Local Cost Factors
In Arizona, base prep is the line item people underestimate. Many Valley lots have caliche — a hard mineral layer — that has to be dug through so water drains properly. Skipping it is cheaper today and expensive later. Heat also nudges people toward a lighter cooling infill, a small add that's worth it here.
In Utah, the base is built around freeze-thaw and drainage so the lawn doesn't heave or pool through the winter. The turf cost is similar; the base spec is what shifts. Either way, we help you plan the base so the quote you get reflects a job that lasts.
We supply and help plan projects across the Valley and Utah County — see artificial turf in Phoenix, visit our Mesa yard, or browse all Arizona and Utah service areas for local pickup and delivery.
In the desert Southwest, water is where the payback shows up fastest: the EPA estimates landscape irrigation is roughly 30% of household water use — and up to 60% in dry climates — so removing it is a real, recurring saving. Want to see how water and maintenance savings offset the upfront cost over time? Read artificial turf vs. natural grass.
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Artificial Turf Cost FAQs
How much does artificial turf cost?
As a general industry guide, materials run roughly $2.50–$7.00 per square foot depending on the product, and a professional install (turf, base, and labor) typically lands around $8–$20 per square foot. Your real number depends on the turf you choose, your square footage, base prep, and infill. For an exact figure, run your dimensions through our turf calculator and request a free quote.
Open the turf calculatorHow much does artificial turf cost per square foot?
Materials alone are commonly $2.50–$7.00 per square foot; installed (with base and labor) is commonly $8–$20 per square foot. The turf product is the biggest swing — a value turf costs less than a dense premium one. These are general ranges, not a Turf Yard quote; we keep exact pricing to your specific project.
How much does it cost to install artificial turf?
A professional install — turf, base, and labor — commonly runs about $8–$20 per square foot, with most residential yards landing in the middle. Labor is typically the biggest single line item, which is why a DIY project (where you provide the labor) often falls to roughly $3–$8 per square foot. These are general industry ranges, not a Turf Yard quote; run your dimensions through our calculator for materials and request a free quote for full installed pricing.
Open the turf calculatorHow much is 500 square feet of artificial turf?
For a small yard or dog run around 500 square feet, a professionally installed project commonly lands near $4,000–$10,000 depending on the turf product, base prep, and infill; a DIY material order is a fraction of that. These are general estimates — use our calculator with your exact dimensions for a closer number.
How much is 1,000 square feet of artificial turf?
A typical 1,000-square-foot backyard commonly runs about $8,000–$20,000 professionally installed, again driven by the product, base prep, and labor. DIY material-only costs are much lower, since labor is the largest share. These are general industry ranges, not a Turf Yard quote.
Is artificial turf cheaper than natural grass?
It costs more upfront than seed or sod, but it removes ongoing costs — water, mowing, fertilizing, and reseeding dead spots. In a hot, dry climate like Arizona, the water savings alone often pay back the difference over several years. Our cost-vs-grass comparison post walks through the math.
Turf vs. natural grassDoes DIY artificial turf save money?
Yes — skipping professional labor is the biggest single saving, and labor is often a large share of an installed price. The trade-off is your time and getting the base prep right, which is what makes an install last. We supply turf, base, and infill for DIY projects and have a full step-by-step install guide.
DIY install guideWhat makes one artificial turf cost more than another?
Mostly face weight and construction. A denser, heavier, more realistic turf uses more yarn and costs more per square foot than a lighter value product. Blade shape, backing, and infill choice also factor in. Heavier is not always better — the right choice depends on your use and budget.
Why do you show ranges instead of exact prices?
Because an honest number depends on your yard — the product, square footage, base prep, and infill all move it, and every yard is different. The ranges here are general industry estimates to set expectations. For your exact figure, our calculator estimates materials and a free quote covers the full installed price.
Get a free quoteWhy is The Turf Yard cheaper than getting turf installed?
An installed price bundles three things: the turf, the base, and the labor. The labor is real work and worth paying for. The turf, though, often gets marked up three or four times over what the material actually costs on its way into that installed number. We sell the turf on its own at the price a contractor pays — contractor pricing for everyone — so you see the material cost by itself. Published installed ranges run about $8–$20 per square foot; our Arizona turf starts at $1.19 per square foot, with labor and base quoted separately. Those are general industry figures, not a Turf Yard quote.
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