Sacramento's Honest Turf Pricing

How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost in Sacramento?

Real installed prices. No guesswork, no bait-and-switch. We put our numbers on the page so you can make a smart decision before you ever call us.

What You'll Pay — And Why

Most Sacramento turf contractors won't put prices online. We do. Below is our full tier breakdown, what drives the number up or down, real project examples with price tags attached, and a financing breakdown so you can see your monthly payment. If you want a firm number for your specific yard, we'll come measure it for free.

Pricing by Tier — Fully Installed

Budget — $15/sq ft

1-year warranty. Best for simple flat yards with pre-graded dirt and clear access. Includes excavation, Class II road base, decomposed granite, Everglade Fescue Light turf, and silica sand infill.

BUDGET

$15 / SQ FT

BUDGET

$15 / SQ FT

  • SGW Everglade Fescue Light — 1.5" Pile Height
  • Silica Sand Infill
  • 1-Year Craftsmanship Coverage

♦ 1-Year Craftsmanship Warranty

♦ 15-Year Manufacturers' Warranty

• SGW Everglade Fescue Light — 1.5" Pile Height

• Silica Sand Infill

• 1-Year Craftsmanship Coverage

⭐ Most Popular

Standard — $17/sq ft

3-year warranty. Our recommended tier for most Sacramento homes. Full excavation including clay, Class II road base, 1.5" turf, Cleanfill, backed directly by Total Turf.

STANDARD

$17 / SQ FT

RECOMMENDED

  • SGW Everglade Fescue Light — 1.5" Pile Height
  • CleanFill Infill — Antimicrobial + Antibacterial
  • Best Value — Premium Turf at a Competitive Price

♦ 2-Year Craftsmanship Warranty

♦ 15-Year Manufacturers' Warranty

• SGW Everglade Fescue Light — 1.5" Pile Height

• CleanFill Infill — Antimicrobial + Antibacterial

• Best Value — Premium Turf at a Competitive Price

Premium — $23/sq ft

5-year warranty. Built for pet households. Includes 2.5" turf, Cleanfill antimicrobial  odor-control infill engineered for dogs. Best option if you have pets.

PREMIUM

$21–$23 (Putting Green) / SQ FT

PREMIUM

$21–$23 (Putting Green) / SQ FT

  • SGW Diamond Pro Fescue — 1.875" Pile Height
  • CleanFill Infill — Antimicrobial + Antibacterial
  • Most Realistic Look and Feel

♦ 3-Year Craftsmanship Warranty

♦ 15-Year Manufacturers' Warranty

• SGW Diamond Pro Fescue — 1.875" Pile Height

• CleanFill Infill — Antimicrobial + Antibacterial

• Most Realistic Look and Feel

Real Projects. Real Prices.

Every install is different. Here's what four real Sacramento-area projects actually cost — and exactly what we did.

Elk Grove artificial turf project

Quick front

$8,400

  • 500 sq ft turf
  • Full excavation + Class II base
  • 3 sprinkler heads capped
  • Silica sand infill
El Dorado Hills artificial turf project

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make over

$32,800

  • 1,700 sq ft turf + paver integration
  • Concrete demo + haul-off
  • Sloped terrain grading
  • Custom flagstone border
Sacramento putting green project

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TOTAL TURF TRANSFORMATION

$74,500

  • 3,500 sq ft premium front yard turf with backyard putting green + pavers
  • Full tree removal + root excavation
  • 3-hole custom layout with fringe
  • Flag, cup, and ball return
Putting green project Total Turf

PUTTING GREEN

From $23 / SQ FT

  • PGA-spec bent grass roll or synthetic putting surface
  • Custom shape, undulation, and true ball roll
  • Fringe turf, flag, cup, and ball return included
  • Scoped and priced on-site

♦ 3-Year Craftsmanship Warranty

♦ 15-Year Manufacturers' Warranty

♦ 3-Year Craftsmanship Warranty

♦ 15-Year Manufacturers' Warranty

• Custom shape, undulation, true ball roll

• Fringe turf, flag, cup, and ball return

• Scoped and priced on-site

Roseville artificial turf backyard project

Roseville

$11,200

• 720 sq ft Standard turf

• Full excavation + Class II base

• CleanFill antimicrobial infill

• 6 sprinkler heads capped

Lincoln artificial turf front yard project

Lincoln

$19,500

• 1,100 sq ft Premium pet turf

• Front yard + side yard combined

• Tree stump removal + root haul-off

• Envirofill antimicrobial infill

What Moves the Price Up or Down

Increases Cost

Slopes or uneven terrain • Dense Sacramento clay • Sprinkler heads to cap and remove • Narrow gate or limited access • Concrete demo before install • Complex shapes with high cut waste • Combined turf + pavers + concrete scope

  • Slopes or uneven terrain
  • Dense Sacramento clay soil
  • Tree root removal & stump grinding
  • Heavy tree or shrub demolition
  • Debris removal and haul-off
  • Sprinkler heads to cap and remove
  • Narrow gate or limited equipment access
  • Concrete demo before install
  • Complex shapes with high cut waste
  • Combined turf + pavers + concrete scope

• Slopes or uneven terrain

• Dense Sacramento clay soil

• Tree root removal & stump grinding

• Heavy tree or shrub demolition

• Debris removal and haul-off

• Sprinkler heads to cap and remove

• Narrow gate or limited access

• Concrete demo before install

• Complex shapes with high cut waste

• Slopes or uneven terrain

• Dense Sacramento clay soil

• Tree root removal & stump grinding

• Heavy tree or shrub demolition

• Debris removal and haul-off

• Sprinkler heads to cap and remove

• Narrow gate or limited access

• Concrete demo before install

Decreases Cost

Flat pre-graded dirt with no vegetation • Wide open equipment access • Simple rectangular shape • No existing hardscape to remove • Larger square footage (better material efficiency) • No irrigation in the turf footprint

  • Flat pre-graded dirt with no vegetation
  • Wide open equipment access
  • Simple rectangular shape
  • No existing hardscape to remove
  • Larger square footage (better material efficiency)
  • No irrigation in the turf footprint
  • No trees, roots, or stumps present

• Flat pre-graded dirt, no vegetation

• Wide open equipment access

• Simple rectangular shape

• No existing hardscape to remove

• Larger square footage (better efficiency)

• No irrigation in the turf footprint

• No trees, roots, or stumps present

0% APR Financing — Up to 24 Months

Get your yard done now and pay it off interest-free. With mortgage rates where they are, this is one of the most powerful ways to invest in your home.

$15,000 project

$625/mo

$25,000 project

$1,042/mo

APR

0%

Over 24 months at 0% APR. A 10% convenience fee applies (5% for 12-month). Disclosed in writing before you sign anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does artificial turf cost in Sacramento?

Installed artificial turf in Sacramento ranges from $15 to $23 per square foot depending on tier and complexity. Most residential installs land between $15 and $21/sq ft. All pricing includes excavation, sub-base, materials, labor, and cleanup — nothing extra.

What is the cheapest artificial turf option in Sacramento?

Our budget tier starts at $15/sq ft for simple flat yards with pre-graded dirt and clear access — includes a 1-year warranty. Most Sacramento yards with clay soil or irrigation price closer to our $17/sq ft Standard tier.

Does the price include installation or just materials?

All Total Turf pricing is fully installed. Every number includes excavation, sub-base prep, materials, labor, and cleanup. What you see is what you pay — no surprise add-ons.

Do you offer financing on turf installation?

Yes. Total Turf offers 0% APR financing for 12 or 24 months. A convenience fee applies — 5% for 12-month, 10% for 24-month. All fees are disclosed in writing before you sign anything.

Is artificial turf worth it in Sacramento?

For most Sacramento homeowners, yes. A typical lawn costs $1,200–$2,500/year to maintain. Artificial turf eliminates that after a one-time install. Most homeowners break even within 3–4 years and come out ahead every year after.

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