Cost guide
How much does artificial turf installation cost?
Quick answer
Artificial Turf Installation costs $10 - $25 per sq ft installed in the US (HomeGuide, 2025). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per sq ft installed)
- $10 - $25
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in the US: $3,000 - $7,500 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Square footage and turf quality (pile height, density, backing).
- Base preparation: excavation, crushed rock and compaction.
- Edging, drainage and infill materials.
- Shape of the area; curves and cutouts add labor and waste.
Artificial Turf Installation cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2025); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
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- Sod Installation cost
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Artificial Turf Installation cost: common questions
How much does artificial turf installation cost?
Nationally $10 - $25 per sq ft installed, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $9.28 - $23 in Mississippi to $11 - $27 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of artificial turf installation?
Square footage and turf quality (pile height, density, backing). Base preparation: excavation, crushed rock and compaction. Edging, drainage and infill materials. Shape of the area; curves and cutouts add labor and waste.
What should a artificial turf installation quote include?
Ask each company to put base depth, drainage, infill type and the turf warranty in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is artificial turf installation cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($9.28 - $23), West Virginia ($9.30 - $23), Louisiana ($9.33 - $23).