SoCal Exterior Services installs premium artificial turf, pet turf, and synthetic putting greens across San Diego County. As with pavers, the base is everything — turf laid on a poorly built base looks great for a season and then ripples, drains poorly, and holds odor. We build ours to drain and stay flat for the long haul.
Turf installations we do
- Front and back lawns with realistic, multi-tone turf
- Pet turf with drainage and infill that resists odor
- Putting greens and short-game practice areas
- Play areas and rooftop or balcony spaces
- Turf inlays between pavers and around pools
The base is what makes turf last
A convincing, durable turf lawn starts underground. We excavate, build and compact a permeable aggregate base graded to drain, and install a weed barrier. The turf is then seamed, secured, and infilled properly so blades stand up and the surface stays cool and flat. For pet areas, we add drainage and antimicrobial infill so the yard stays fresh, not sour.
A poorly installed turf lawn shows its shortcuts within a year — wrinkles, visible seams, poor drainage, and matting. Ours is built to look and perform like real grass for many years, minus the maintenance.
Water savings and rebates
Replacing a natural lawn with turf can cut a property’s outdoor water use dramatically, and synthetic turf conversions sometimes qualify for the same regional turf-replacement rebates as drought-tolerant landscaping. We can tell you what current programs allow and design the project to keep those incentives available.
What’s Included in Our Artificial Turf Service
Every artificial turf project we take on is a complete scope, not a partial fix. Here’s what a typical job includes:
- Turf selection matched to looks, use, pets, or putting
- Excavation and a compacted, permeable aggregate base graded to drain
- Weed barrier and clean shaping for a flat, long-lasting surface
- Realistic multi-tone turf, seamed invisibly and secured tight
- Proper infill — antimicrobial for pet areas so the yard stays fresh
- Putting-green cups, contours, and fringe, or turf inlays between pavers
Our Process
- 1Consultation & selectionWe help you choose the right turf for looks, use, pets, or putting, and confirm the layout.
- 2Excavation & baseWe remove the old surface and build a compacted, permeable base graded to drain.
- 3Weed barrier & shapingA barrier and clean grading set the stage for a flat, long-lasting surface.
- 4Turf & seamingTurf is laid, seamed invisibly, and secured so it stays tight and flat.
- 5Infill & finishProper infill stands the blades up and, for pets, keeps the area fresh and draining.
What Affects the Cost
We don’t publish flat prices, because an honest number depends on your specific property. Here’s what shapes the estimate — and what we’ll walk through with you on site, free of charge:
- Square footage and the turf product selected (face weight, pile, realism)
- Base depth and any drainage or grading correction required
- Pet-specific drainage and antimicrobial infill
- Putting green cups, contours, and fringe detailing
- Demolition and haul-off of the existing lawn or surface
Why San Diego Chooses SoCal Exterior Services for Artificial Turf
The base makes it last
A convincing, durable turf lawn starts underground. We excavate, compact a permeable base graded to drain, and infill properly so it does not ripple or hold odor after a season.
Realistic, not plastic
We install multi-tone products on a proper base with correct infill, so the lawn reads as healthy real grass — no visible seams or matting.
Pet- and rebate-smart
Pet turf gets drainage and antimicrobial infill, and synthetic conversions sometimes qualify for the same regional turf-replacement rebates we design toward.
Licensed, insured, guaranteed
A licensed C-27 contractor, insured, backing the workmanship — quality turf on a proper base commonly lasts 15–20 years.
Choosing the Right Turf — and Spotting a Quality Install
Not all synthetic grass is the same, and the right product depends on how the space will be used. Face weight and pile height affect how lush and realistic it looks and how it wears; multi-tone blades with a thatch layer read most like real grass. Pet areas need turf paired with proper drainage and antimicrobial infill so urine rinses through instead of pooling. Putting greens use a shorter, denser product with true roll, and play areas favor softer, cushioned systems. We match the product to your yard, budget, and use, and compare turf honestly against natural grass in artificial turf vs. natural turf.
As with pavers, the base decides the lifespan. A convincing, durable turf lawn starts underground: we excavate, build and compact a permeable aggregate base graded to drain, and install a weed barrier before the turf ever goes down. The turf is then seamed invisibly, secured tight, and infilled properly so blades stand up and the surface stays cool and flat.
A cheap install shows its shortcuts within a year — wrinkles, visible seams, poor drainage, and odor in pet areas. Ours is built to look and perform like real grass for 15 to 20 years, and synthetic conversions sometimes qualify for the same regional turf-replacement rebates as drought-tolerant landscaping.
- Face weight and pile matched to looks, use, and wear
- Pet turf with drainage and antimicrobial infill
- Putting greens with a true, consistent roll
- Compacted, permeable base graded to drain — the key to longevity
- Invisible seams and proper infill for a real-grass look
Serving San Diego County
We provide artificial turf across San Diego and all of San Diego County, including El Cajon, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Santee. Not sure if you’re in our area? Call (323) 606-0255 and we’ll let you know.