Frequently asked questions
What is artificial turf?
Artificial turf is a manufactured grass surface installed over a prepared base, used for yards, pet areas, putting greens, playgrounds and sports areas. Companies in this guide describe different products by pile height, fiber type and infill; ask the company which product it proposes for your use and why.
How does drainage work with artificial turf?
Company sites describe a compacted base with drainage layers and, for pet systems, high-flow backing and antimicrobial infill. Ask the company what drainage rate its system offers and whether drainage correction is included in your quote.
Is artificial turf good for dogs?
Companies in this guide offer pet turf systems with high-flow drainage, antimicrobial infill and odor control, and some offer cleaning services. Ask the company which pet system it proposes, how cleaning works, and what it recommends for odor control.
What is a putting green installation?
A putting green is a custom turf surface shaped for golf practice, with cups, fringe and contours. Companies in this guide offer custom putting greens; ask what is included (contours, cups, fringe, base) and how the price is calculated.
Why is there no state license number in this guide?
Because Texas has no state artificial turf installation license as such, and no company in this guide publishes a license number on its own website. Ask the company what registrations, permits or manufacturer certifications apply to your job.
Why do some companies show no rating?
Because their own website publishes no rating figure with a review count. This guide never invents a rating and never presents a review-site figure as if it came from the company's own site. No rating means no rating was found on the company's own site, not that the company is bad.
Why do some companies show no street address or no phone?
Because their own website publishes none. This guide states that plainly instead of copying a phone number or address from a directory, which may be outdated or belong to a different business with a similar name.
Why is there no fixed price in this guide?
Because no company in this guide publishes one on its own website. Artificial turf quotes depend on product type, yard size, base preparation, drainage, pet systems and putting green features, so a real price comes only after an assessment and a written quote. Ranges, averages and typical prices found on company sites are quoted in the cost guide, labeled as such.
Should I choose the cheapest quote?
Compare itemized quotes, not headline figures. Product type, pile height, infill, base, drainage, pet system, warranty and crew can all differ between quotes that look similar at first glance.
What is a service-area company?
A service-area company serves North Dallas but either publishes an office outside the area or publishes no street address on its own site. Those companies are marked as service-area companies in this guide.