Honest 2026 residential pricing from a Georgia builder with 1,000+ installs. Why one quote is $8,000 and another is $14,000 for the same yard — and how to tell which one you actually want.
Most residential artificial turf in Georgia falls between $9–$17 per square foot installed. Standard backyard (500 sq ft pet area): $5,000–$8,500. Mid yard (1,000 sq ft front lawn replacement): $11,000–$17,000. Full yard (3,000 sq ft): $30,000–$48,000.
| Project Size | Per Sq Ft | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 500 sq ft) | $11–$17 / sq ft installed | Pet zone, dog-run, side yard, small backyard |
| Standard (500–1,500 sq ft) | $10–$15 / sq ft installed | Front lawn, backyard, full play zone |
| Large (1,500–3,500 sq ft) | $9–$13 / sq ft installed | Full backyard, multi-zone, integrated landscape |
| Estate (3,500+ sq ft) | $8–$12 / sq ft installed | Multi-acre installs, complex shaping, drainage, hardscape integration |
Smaller projects price higher per foot because mobilization, demo, and base prep are largely fixed costs. The per-foot price drops as the project scales.
The pattern is identical across Georgia — same yard, two builders, $8,000 vs. $14,000. Here's what's different:
| Spec | Cheap Quote | LawnLogic |
|---|---|---|
| Base prep depth | 1–2" sand on dirt | 3–4" GAB compacted in lifts |
| Drainage | None / 'sheet flow' | Crown + perimeter swale or French drain |
| Yarn pile height | 1.25" cheap polypro | 1.75"–2.25" UV-stable nylon-blend |
| Yarn UV rating | 5/8 fades in 3 yrs | 8/8 holds 15+ yrs |
| Seam method | Glue + staple | Heat-bond seam tape, hand-trimmed |
| Infill | Sand, dumped | Antimicrobial Zeofill or T°Cool, brushed |
| Edges | Buried in trench | Flexline edge, nail-secured to clean lines |
| Year-3 condition | Faded, matted, smelly (pets) | Looks new |
| Year-10 condition | Replacement | Still solid, mid-life |
| Warranty | 1 year (good luck) | 15-Year Platinum Promise, written |
Most residential clients finance — qualifying clients see payments from ~$89/mo. See our turf financing page for details. We also handle HOA approvals — drawings, materials specs, drainage plans, and Georgia HB 548 letters as needed.
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About $9/sq ft on larger projects (3,000+ sq ft) where mobilization and demo spread thin. Anything below $8/sq ft is cutting base prep, yarn quality, or both.
Sometimes — yes. If you can pull sod or mulch and haul it off, we'll credit $1.50–$3.00/sq ft. We'll spec exactly what to remove.
Yes — every quote includes a crown + perimeter drainage assessment. If your yard needs a French drain or downspout tie-in, that's quoted as a line item so you see exactly what costs what.
Antimicrobial Zeofill or T°Cool infill adds about $0.40–$0.80/sq ft. We always recommend it for pet-relief areas. See pet turf Georgia for full pet-zone build.
Most subdivisions: 2–6 weeks for ARC review. We've done 200+ approvals across Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and Forsyth. We provide drawings, specs, and Georgia HB 548 documentation.
Site walk within 5 business days, written scope within 10. Mobilization 2–6 weeks from signed contract depending on yarn lead time.
Free site walk, written scope, no surprises. We'll tell you exactly what your yard needs and what it costs to do right.
Financing from ~$89/mo. 15-Year Platinum Promise on every install.