Front Yard and Backyard Artificial Turf Installation That Actually Holds Up
Artificial Turf NY has been designing and installing residential synthetic grass since 2010. Whether it’s a front lawn that needs to look sharp year-round or a backyard that takes a beating from kids and dogs, our in-house crew handles the whole project, start to finish.
A worn-out front lawn and a backyard that turns to mud after every rainstorm are two different problems, but they share the same fix. Front and backyard artificial turf installation gives every part of your property a lawn that looks the same in July as it does in January no bare patches, no weekly mowing, and no more fighting shade or foot traffic to keep grass alive.
We install residential synthetic grass across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County, and the five boroughs, and most of our work is a combination project: a front yard that needs curb appeal plus a backyard built to survive kids, dogs, or both. One crew, one visit, one contract covers the whole property.
Front Yard Artificial Turf
Your front lawn is the first thing anyone sees, and it's usually the hardest one to keep looking good. Between sun exposure, sidewalk salt in the winter, and narrow strips that don't drain well, natural grass in a front yard often looks patchy no matter how much you water it. An artificial front lawn replacement stays even and green through every season, holds a clean edge along walkways and driveways, and typically satisfies HOA landscaping standards since it reads as a healthy, maintained lawn year-round. We also handle turf around garden beds, mailbox islands, and other awkward front-yard shapes that are tough to mow anyway.
Backyard Artificial Turf
Backyards take the real abuse cleats, dog runs, trampolines, and the shaded corner under the big tree where grass has never once grown in. Synthetic grass is built for exactly that kind of daily wear, and it doesn't care about shade, since it isn't photosynthesizing in the first place. We install backyard turf over open soil, around pavers, over existing concrete patios, and on decks and small side yards where a mower can't fit anyway. If pets are part of the picture, we can also walk you through our pet turf and drainage options so odor and cleanup are handled from day one, not added on later.
Common Reasons Homeowners Call
When Natural Grass Stops Being Worth the Fight
Low spots and heavy clay soil turn a backyard into mud after every rain. We regrade and build in proper drainage before turf ever goes down, so standing water stops being a problem.
If a section of your yard sits under tree cover most of the day, grass seed is fighting a losing battle. Synthetic turf looks the same whether it's in full sun or full shade.
Kids, dogs, and cookouts wear a natural lawn down to dirt within a season. Turf is built to take that traffic every single day without thinning out.
Mowing, fertilizing, weeding, and reseeding is a lot of weekend hours for a lawn that still looks inconsistent. Turf takes all of that off your plate for good.
How a Front and Backyard Installation Actually Goes
Every project starts with a phone call to your dedicated project manager and ends with a walkthrough of the finished lawn. Here’s what happens in between.
- Consultation and site visit We talk through what you want the space to do, then schedule an in-person visit onsite or remote, whichever works better for your schedule.
- Measurements, samples and a written estimate Your project manager measures the property, recommends a turf product for that specific area, and hands you physical samples along with a detailed, itemized quote.
- Removal, grading and base preparation Existing grass or old turf comes out, the base gets excavated, compacted, and graded and drainage is built in wherever the site needs it.
- Turf placement, seaming and edging Turf is rolled out, seamed so the transitions disappear, and secured cleanly along every border, path and planting bed.
- Infill, brushing, and final walkthrough Infill goes down, the turf gets brushed to stand the fibers up, and we walk the finished lawn with you before calling the job done.
Product Options
Turf Built for Where It's Going
Not every part of a property needs the same product. Your project manager recommends the right pile height and backing during the site visit, based on how that specific area gets used.
1½" or 2" pile options, chosen based on the look and traffic level you want for the front of the house.
1½" or 2" turf built to stand back up after heavy foot traffic, play equipment, and everyday backyard use.
1½" pile paired with a drainage-friendly infill made for dog runs and pet relief areas. See our pet turf page for details.
What Affects Front and Backyard Turf Pricing
Every yard is a little different, so we don’t publish flat prices a small front strip and a sloped, half-acre backyard aren’t the same job. What we can tell you is exactly what goes into the number.
- Square Footage Total area of the front and backyard combined.
- Existing Surface Whether we're removing grass, old turf or working over concrete or pavers.
- Base & Drainage How much excavation and drainage work the site needs.
- Access How easily equipment and material can reach the work area.
- Turf Product Pile height and backing selected for that space.
- Edging & Seaming Curves, borders and the number of seams the layout requires.
There’s no minimum project size, and every estimate is free with no obligation. Quotes stay valid for 30 days once you have one in hand.
What Fifteen Years of Turf-Only Experience Looks Like
Fifteen years focused only on turf, not general landscaping, means every crew member has done this hundreds of times over.
Before any installation begins, we walk through the full scope with you and back it up with a written contract, so there are no surprises mid-project.
Every installation is backed by a synthetic turf manufacturer warranty of 8 to 10 years, and it transfers if you sell the home.
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Front and Backyard Turf: Common Questions
How much does front and backyard artificial turf cost?
It depends on total square footage, existing surface, drainage needs, and access to the work area. There’s no minimum project size, and every estimate is free we’ll give you an exact, itemized number after a site visit, not a rough guess over the phone.
Can artificial turf handle a shaded backyard where grass won't grow?
Yes. Since synthetic turf doesn’t rely on sunlight to survive, it performs the same in a shaded corner as it does in full sun. This is one of the most common reasons homeowners switch.
Will turf work in a small or narrow backyard or side yard?
Absolutely. Small yards, courtyards, and narrow side yards are actually some of the easiest spaces to install and we also install over existing concrete, pavers, and decks where a mower could never go anyway.
How long does a front and backyard installation take?
Most residential installations take one to two business days, depending on square footage and site conditions. We schedule projects on a first-come, first served basis, so booking your consultation early helps lock in a start date.
What's required to book, and what's the deposit?
We start with a free consultation and site visit, then provide a detailed written estimate. A 50% deposit secures your spot on the schedule, and we accept major credit cards, checks and cash.
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