Side Yard — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
A lot of Dunwoody homeowners we work with have the same story: they've got this side yard that's either too shady for real grass, sitting on stubborn DeKalb clay, or both. Maybe it's tucked between the house and the property line near Georgetown or Winters Chapel, and mowing it feels pointless. That's where a putting green makes real sense. You're not trying to turn it into a golf course—you're reclaiming dead space and adding something your family actually uses. We've installed artificial putting greens in dozens of Dunwoody yards, and the transformation is usually the same: homeowners realize they've got this little oasis they didn't expect. No more fighting the clay. No more worrying about shade from mature trees. And honestly, on a suburban lot where space is tight, a well-designed putting green becomes the kind of feature that gets noticed. We handle everything from the base prep (critical here in DeKalb County) to the finish, and we're used to working around the landscaping constraints that come with properties in Dunwoody Village and beyond.
Dunwoody's clay-heavy soil is actually one of the biggest reasons we see putting greens succeed here. Real grass struggles with drainage and compaction in those conditions; artificial turf sidesteps the problem entirely. Your side yard might also sit in partial or full shade—that's typical for properties near Brook Run Park or in the tree-lined neighborhoods here. We size the base and drainage layer to handle Georgia's humidity and occasional heavy rain, making sure water doesn't pool under the turf. Most Dunwoody lots in the 30338, 30346, and 30360 zip codes are suburban-sized, which means your side yard is probably between 200 and 800 square feet—perfect putting green territory. We'll work with any HOA guidelines your community has (Georgetown and Winters Chapel both have active associations), and we make sure the final product looks intentional and maintained, not like a patch job. Installation typically takes a day or two depending on how much grading or base work the site needs.
Absolutely. A lot of Dunwoody side yards don't get full sun, especially with mature trees around. Artificial turf stays playable and looks good in partial shade, which is where we find most of these installations. Real grass would thin out or go bare in the same spot. We pick turf grades designed for moderate-to-low light, so you get realistic color and feel regardless of sun exposure.
DeKalb clay doesn't drain naturally, so we build a proper base layer—usually compacted stone plus a drainage mat—before the turf goes down. This keeps water from pooling under the surface during Georgia's humid summers or after rain. We've done this hundreds of times in the county, and it's the difference between a green that stays firm and one that gets spongy.
Most do, as long as it looks intentional and well-maintained. We recommend checking your CC&Rs first—some communities have specific rules about turf or landscape features. In our experience, putting greens fit within most Dunwoody HOA guidelines because they're clearly functional landscaping, not an eyesore. We're happy to coordinate with your association if needed.
Pricing depends on square footage and site prep—clay removal or grading can add time. Most residential putting greens in Dunwoody run between 3,000–8,000 for materials and labor combined. Installation itself is usually one to two days. We're about 28 minutes from most Dunwoody neighborhoods, so we can schedule efficiently and handle follow-up care if needed.
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