This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your artificial turf project isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
How much does it cost to install artificial turf in Arizona?
Published per-square-foot pricing for premium turf on a proper Arizona base, with the full scope of what's actually being installed.
Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.
Per square foot (installed)
- Basic landscape turf (60–70 oz, standard install): $8–$11 / sq ft
- Premium landscape turf (80–100 oz, cooling infill, sewn seams): $12–$18 / sq ft
- Putting green turf (dense, low pile, contoured base): $16–$25 / sq ft
- Pet-zone turf (antimicrobial infill, extra drainage): $13–$18 / sq ft
Typical project totals
- Small yard section (250 sq ft): $2,500 – $4,500
- Mid-size backyard (600 sq ft): $6,000 – $10,800
- Full backyard (1,200 sq ft): $12,000 – $21,600
- Backyard putting green (400 sq ft): $6,400 – $10,000
What's included in the AE per-sq-ft price
- Removal of existing grass, rock, or turf
- Base: 3–4 inches of compacted turf-specific crushed stone, screeded flat
- Weed barrier fabric
- Turf material (spec'd for use case and warranty period)
- Bender board or edging as needed
- Antimicrobial infill (Envirofill or equal), power-broomed in
- Sewn seams with polyurethane adhesive on any seam over 6 ft
- Manufacturer warranty registration + AE workmanship warranty
- Full haul-off and cleanup
Payment schedule
Non-pool AE projects use a standard 50/35/15 schedule: 50% deposit at approval, 35% at project start or materials delivery, 15% balance at substantial completion.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Get real turf pricing for your yard
Send square footage and use case (kids, pets, putting green) — we'll send a real number, not 'call for quote.'
Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."