Artificial turf cost by use
Artificial Turf Cost for a Backyard
A backyard is the classic artificial-turf project: a standard landscape lawn, priced by turf grade, job size, and your region. Because a backyard is usually a larger area, it installs toward the lower end of the per-square-foot range — the opposite of a small patio or front yard. This page gives the installed range for a typical backyard, computed from published 2026 installer pricing.
Quick answer
A representative 1,000 sq ft backyard artificial-turf project costs about $10,200–$16,150 installed ($10–$16/sq ft) — a professional, national planning range. The cost driver here is a standard landscape lawn — priced by grade, size, and region. Use the calculator for your own project, then get three local quotes.
What this backyard estimate includes
A backyard prices exactly like a standard lawn — there is no special product or add-on that changes the per-square-foot cost. What moves your number is size, grade, and region. A larger yard spreads fixed setup and crew mobilization over more area, so the per-square-foot price falls as the job grows.
If your backyard is a dog run, pet turf prices from its own heavier-duty band; if you want a putting green in it, that is a precision surface priced separately. For a plain grass lawn, use the range here, then set your own size and state in the calculator and collect three local quotes.
Common questions
- How much does artificial turf cost for a backyard?
- A 1,000 sq ft backyard runs about $10,200–$16,150 installed ($10–$16/sq ft) at standard grade. Because a backyard is a larger job, it prices toward the low end of the per-square-foot range. Grade, site prep, and your state move the number.
- Does a bigger backyard cost less per square foot?
- Yes. Fixed setup and crew mobilization spread over more area on a larger yard, so the per-square-foot price falls as the job grows and rises on a small one. That is why a backyard usually prices below a small patio or front yard per square foot.
- What is the cheapest way to turf a backyard?
- Choosing an economy polypropylene grade lowers the material line, and doing a small, flat, well-draining area yourself removes most of the labor. But base preparation and drainage are the hardest parts to get right, so a large or sloped yard is usually worth hiring out.
Artificial turf cost by use