# Artificial Turf Cost Calculator

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Artificial turf installation usually costs about $10 to $20 per square foot fully installed, and this calculator prices the job from $8 to $18 per square foot. Use it to estimate artificial grass installation and compare artificial grass cost for basic, mid-grade, and premium turf. The price includes the turf, removal of the old lawn, and a crushed-stone base.

## Artificial Turf price breakdown

Typical job based on 500 sq ft. Prices are supply-and-install midpoints. Actual quotes vary.

| Type | Cost per sq ft | Typical 500 sq ft job |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic turf | $8 | $4,000 |
| Mid-grade turf | $12 | $6,000 |
| Premium turf | $18 | $9,000 |

## What affects Artificial Turf cost

- **Turf quality:** Artificial grass installation cost depends first on the turf. Basic turf is $8 per square foot, mid-grade turf is $12, and premium turf is $18, supply and install. Mid-grade is the usual backyard. Basic is the budget end. Premium is the heavier, longer-lasting turf.
- **Lawn area:** A medium backyard is often about 500 sq ft. At the mid-grade rate that is about $6,000. A 250 sq ft lawn is about $3,000 at mid-grade, and a 1,000 sq ft lawn is about $12,000. Some contractors charge a bit less per square foot on very large jobs. This estimate uses the same rate at every size.
- **Site work that costs extra:** A flat, open lawn is what these rates assume. Steep slopes, tight curves, trees, and difficult access cost more and are not included. Edging is often $2 to $12 per linear foot and is not included. Pet infill and extra drainage can push a job toward the high end of the range.
- **Minimum job charge:** Very small projects use a $1,500 minimum. If the square-foot math comes out lower, the estimate starts at $1,500. Water-saving rebates in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas are often $1 to $5 per square foot and are not taken off this estimate.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average artificial grass installation cost?

Artificial grass installation cost here is $8 per square foot for basic turf, $12 for mid-grade turf, and $18 for premium turf. Most homeowners pay about $10 to $20 per square foot installed, so mid-grade and premium sit in that band. For 500 sq ft, the midpoints are $4,000 for basic, $6,000 for mid-grade, and $9,000 for premium. The displayed range is plus or minus 20 percent around those midpoints.

### How much does artificial turf installation cost for 500 sq ft?

For 500 sq ft, artificial turf installation is about $4,000 for basic turf, $6,000 for mid-grade turf, and $9,000 for premium turf. A typical 500 sq ft yard runs about $5,000 to $10,000, and the mid-grade price of $6,000 sits in that range. The displayed ranges are $3,200 to $4,800 for basic, $4,800 to $7,200 for mid-grade, and $7,200 to $10,800 for premium.

### What affects artificial grass cost the most?

The turf tier changes artificial grass cost the most: $8, $12, or $18 per square foot. Lawn size is next. A sloped yard, curves, trees, or poor access costs more than a flat lawn, and that extra labor is not in these rates. Edging is often $2 to $12 per linear foot on top.

### What is included in turf installation?

Turf installation pricing includes the artificial grass, labor, removal of the old lawn, and a crushed-stone base. It does not include edging, pet infill, or extra drainage. A custom putting green is often at the premium rate or higher.

### How much is artificial grass for a small or large yard?

At the mid-grade rate of $12 per square foot, about 250 sq ft is $3,000 and about 1,000 sq ft is $12,000. Basic turf on those sizes is $2,000 and $8,000. Premium turf is $4,500 and $18,000. The rate does not drop on larger lawns in this calculator, even though some contractors discount big jobs.

### Is there a minimum charge for artificial turf?

Yes. The minimum job charge is $1,500. A very small area can land on that minimum when the square-foot math is lower. Rebates for replacing grass with artificial turf, often $1 to $5 per square foot in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, are not subtracted from the estimate.