Artificial Turf Installation San Antonio
Artificial Grass Pros installs synthetic turf across San Antonio, from Alamo Heights lawns to Stone Oak greens. Our turf uses no water, so it stays green and fully SAWS-compliant year round, and every install carries a 15-year warranty.
Visit us
Find us in Selma, just off 3009.
Selma, TX 78154
Turf 101
Artificial turf installation, built for South Texas.
Artificial turf installation replaces a thirsty natural lawn with UV-stable synthetic grass over an engineered base. San Antonio is one of the hardest places in the state to keep a lawn alive. The caliche and clay barely drain, the summer sits over 100 degrees for weeks, and SAWS watering rules mean you can only run a sprinkler one day a week anyway. Our crews build a base that handles the rocky soil, lay a fully perforated backing for the flash storms, and set turf that stays green through the worst of August. No mowing, no watering days, no dead patches.
What we cover
Turf for every part of a San Antonio property.
What it costs
What artificial turf costs in San Antonio.
What San Antonio projects actually cost installed. We measure free, and the written number lands in your inbox.
| Project type | Typical size | Installed price (San Antonio) |
|---|---|---|
| Front or back lawn | 500–2000 sq ft | $8–$11 per sq ft |
| Pet run or dog yard | 250–1000 sq ft | $9–$12 per sq ft |
| Putting green | 250–800 sq ft | $14–$17 per sq ft |
The measure is free and the written figure is final.
San Antonio quotes move with the ground more than the turf. Caliche that needs machine excavation, slopes that need regrading, and long material runs on larger Hill Country lots are the usual reasons a project lands at the top of a range.
Why San Antonio picks us
What we get right that other installers miss.
A base built for caliche and clay
San Antonio sits on rocky caliche and clay that barely drains. Turf never goes straight onto the rock. We build a graded aggregate base and slope it so the flash storms run off instead of pooling under your lawn.
Exempt from SAWS watering rules
San Antonio Water System limits most homes to one watering day a week. Synthetic turf skips irrigation entirely and keeps its color no matter what stage the drought restrictions hit.
We show up, then stand behind it
Get a free estimate the same week you call us! Every job carries 15 years of coverage on both product and installation — UV fading, fiber wear, seam separation, and workmanship all included.
By the figures
Why turf makes sense in South Texas.
A few numbers we come back to when San Antonio homeowners ask whether synthetic turf is worth it.
“Outdoor water use accounts for more than 30 percent of total household water use, on average.”
“A typical 1,800-square-foot residential lawn can conserve approximately 99,000 gallons of water per year by replacing natural grass with synthetic turf, roughly 70 percent of a homeowner's outdoor water use.”
“A property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from using drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf.”
The install
How a San Antonio install actually goes.
Your free estimate
Russell, our San Antonio install lead, measures the yard, checks for rock and caliche, and sends a written quote within 24 hours.
Spec the install
We choose turf grade, pile height, and infill together, with heat-rated options for full-sun South Texas lots.
Base built for caliche
We excavate through rock and caliche, set weed barrier, then build a graded aggregate base so the flash storms run off instead of pooling.
Install and inspect
Turf is seamed, infilled, and power-broomed, then we walk the finished yard with you before your warranty is registered.
Real feedback
What San Antonio customers say about Artificial Grass Pros.
We had such a great experience with Artificial Grass Pros. We are so happy with the results and Colin took amazing care of us.
The turf that Artificial Grass Pros installed is beautiful! Russell did a great job handling every aspect of the job. Really easy from start to finish.
Russ is fanastic to work with and took care of us from start to finish. We loved our experience with Artificial Grass Pros!
Areas we cover
Serving the Greater San Antonio metro.
We install across Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties, including:
Questions
San Antonio turf questions, answered.
What San Antonio homeowners ask before they sign, answered plainly.
How much does artificial turf cost in San Antonio?
Most San Antonio lawn installs run $8 to $11 per square foot installed, with putting greens and pet systems priced for the extra base and infill work. Caliche excavation and slope grading are the two things that push a quote toward the top of the range. After a free measure, the written figure is exact and does not move.
What turf do you actually recommend for San Antonio yards?
For full lawns under SAWS restrictions: 1.75" natural-tone blend — stays green with zero irrigation, which is the whole argument in a one-day-a-week watering city. For pet yards: 1.5" antimicrobial turf with zeolite infill — handles daily use through 100-degree stretches without odor, and rinses clean with a hose in minutes. For backyard putting greens: Dedicated putting surface with fringe cut-in — the caliche base we compact under it does not shift, so the roll stays true season after season.
Does artificial turf make sense with SAWS watering rules?
It is the one lawn SAWS rules cannot touch. Under SAWS Stage 2 drought rules, sprinkler and irrigation-system watering is allowed just once a week on your assigned day. Turf takes that schedule out of your life completely — nothing to water, nothing to reschedule, no brown patches when the next stage lands.
How hot does turf get in a San Antonio summer?
San Antonio's average July high is 95 degrees. Turf runs hotter than natural grass in full sun, so we spec heat-reducing infill for play and lounge areas, and a short rinse drops the surface temperature fast. By evening it is comfortable barefoot.
Can you install turf over caliche?
Yes — caliche is actually a decent thing to build on once it is cut and compacted properly. We excavate to grade, then compact a granite base over it that will not shift. What we do not do is drop turf on unprepared rock, which is where drainage problems start.
Do San Antonio HOAs allow artificial turf?
San Antonio requires no permit for residential turf, and most HOA communities want architectural-committee approval first — Texas law protects drought-resistant natural landscaping, not synthetic grass, so the board sign-off is the step that matters. We handle the spec sheet and sample submissions boards ask for, and our natural-tone lawn blends are what most approve.
Is turf good for dogs in San Antonio?
Yes. We build pet runs with antimicrobial fiber and zeolite infill so odor does not set in through 100-degree stretches, and the backing drains a hose rinse in minutes. No more dust patches in August or mud after a flash storm.
Start here
Talk to a San Antonio turf advisor today.
We'll measure anywhere from Alamo Heights to Boerne and send a written quote within a day. No deposit and no pushy follow-up.
Get Your Free San Antonio Quote
Tell us about your yard and Russell, our San Antonio install lead, will put your written quote together personally. No deposit, no pressure.