Artificial Turf Installation in Toronto

Artificial turf installation in Toronto solves the yards grass keeps losing: the deep-shade strip beside the house, the dog run that’s been mud since 2022, the laneway-house courtyard that gets ninety minutes of sun. In those spaces turf is not the fake option, it is the only green option that stays green.

Where turf wins

• Shaded side yards and under mature trees where three sod attempts have died
• Dog runs and pet zones, no mud in, no patches out
• Laneway and townhouse courtyards with no hose access
• Around pools, where clippings and mud are the enemy

Installed like hardscape, because it is

Cheap turf jobs are carpet-laying; ours are base-building. We excavate 3–4 inches, lay and compact a permeable granular base, then seam, pin, and infill the turf so it drains straight through and stays drum-tight for its 15-year life. The same crew that builds our interlock bases builds these.

Turf or sod?

On an open, sunny lawn, real sod costs a quarter of turf’s price and feels better underfoot, we’ll say so and quote the sod. Turf earns its price where conditions beat grass every time, and after the third failed reseed, the math starts agreeing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does artificial turf cost in Toronto?

Installed turf typically runs $12 to $20 per square foot including excavation, base, and premium turf. A 400 sq ft city backyard lands between $5,000 and $8,000. It is real money. The payback is every weekend and water bill after.

Is it good for dogs?

It is the single best surface for dog runs: no mud, no dead urine patches, no digging. We install with a permeable base and an infill that manages odour, and we hose-test drainage before we leave. Most of our turf calls start with a dog.

How long does it last?

Quality turf carries 15-year warranties and realistically looks good that long under residential use. The base lasts longer than that, which is why we build it like an interlock base, not like carpet underlay.

Does it get hot in summer?

Hotter than grass, yes. on a 30-degree day turf in full sun is noticeably warm underfoot. Light infills and a quick hose-down manage it. In the shaded yards where turf usually goes, it is rarely an issue at all.