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After installing hundreds of thousands of square feet of artificial grass for many homeowners in San Tan Valley, we have noticed that our customers tend to focus on three details: aesthetics, durability, and temperature.
That's why we install our artificial turf a little differently than our competitors; we go above and beyond to install the best-looking and longest-lasting artificial grass possible.
The difference between an amateur artificial grass installation and an Apex Turf installation is enormous.
We can make the same materials look so much better!
One of the biggest concerns homeowners in San Tan Valley have is having their front yard pieced together.
While we may have to use more than one piece of artificial grass, we guarantee it will look like one piece!
We take pride in more than just our workmanship.
We realize that customer service and communication are also very important to our customers.
We let our reviews speak for themselves, as we are a 5-star rated artificial grass installer in San Tan Valley, Arizona.
We understand that artificial grass installations in San Tan Valley are highly competitive.
We aim to provide you with quality materials and workmanship at a fair price every time - so fair, in fact, that we are willing to show you our costs and profit margins.
Whether you pick a cheap product or a very expensive product, the labor is still the same to install the artificial grass.
The cheapest artificial grass material is around $1 per square foot while the most expensive grasses can be $5 per square foot, that's a huge range!
Typically we recommend grass products that cost around $2-3 per square foot.
Now that is only for the grass, that does no include demolition, prep work, base, infill and labor.
In Arizona, we are seeing homeowners pay between $5 and $15 per square foot for the entire process.
This is a huge range but very dependent on the size of the project and materials used.
If you are considering artificial grass at your Arizona home give us a call for a free consolation.
San Tan Valley has a very hot climate compared to most cities around the country.
Due to this, some artificial grass manufacturers have specific warranties for Arizona.
Most artificial grass warranties are between 10 and 16 years.
Yes artificial grass can get hot here in the San Tan Valley summers, although not as hot as you might think.
The lower the quality of the grass, the hotter it will get.
For a high-quality grass you should expect it to be warmer than real grass but cooler than your patio, rocks and curbing.
We also have specialty infills to help keep your turf up to 50 degrees cooler in the Arizona summers.
No, our artificial grass does not smell like hot plastic.
Turf that smells like hot plastic could be sign of cheaper resins used to create the polyethylene turf blades.
Artificial grass has a natural grain to it.
This means you will want to consider the direction turf is laid relative to the point of view.
The backside of turf may look a little shiny during certain times of day.
Our artificial grass is made with S and W shape blades.
The shape of the blades allow for tiny shadows to be cast on the artificial grass blades.
The shape of our blades are less likely to be shiny.
If you have seen a shiny artificial grass front yard it is most likely due to either cheap materials or poor workmanship.
Artificial grass is a straightforward but a very labor intensive process. The main steps in most artificial grass installations in San Tan Valley is as follows:
treatment of grass
excavation of existing grass
installation and compaction of base material
seaming and securing the turf
infilling the turf
brushing and cleaning of the turf
If you are a homeowner in San Tan Valley and are considering artificial grass you may be wondering what type of infill is the best for you to use.
In most front yards we typically recommend a silica infill.
In pet applications you may need to use a pet infill such as envirofill or zeofill.
If you are unsure of what type of infill to use, give us a call and an artificial grass expert will make recommendations for you.
Yes, the City of San Tan Valley is currently offering a rebate up to $3,000 for homeowners who convert their real grass lawn to artificial grass.
The rebate has several requirements including at least 1,000 square feet being covered and that 50% of the area includes plant life such as succulents, shrubs, perennials, and drought resistant trees.
Rebates are first come first serve until funds run out.
Currently the City of San Tan Valley does not require a permit for residential artificial grass installations.
No, permits are not currently required by the City of San Tan Valley for pet turf installations.
Although the city may not require a permit if you live in an HOA that may require a submittal.
It is always wise to check with your HOA on their pet turf requirements if they have any.
You may or may not need your HOA’s approval to install artificial grass in your front or back yard.
It is always wise to check with your HOA.
While your neighbors may already have artificial grass, the HOA may require a submittal prior to installation.
Typically artificial grass is made of polyethylene and polyurethane.
Polyethylene is graded from C2 to C8. C8 being the most durable and longest lasting resin for your artificial grass.
Our artificial grass is manufactured in Dalton, Georgia, USA.
Artificial grass can be used in many applications such as:
front lawns
backyards
play areas
dog runs
indoor kennels
balconies or patios
inside golf simulators
parks
If you are strictly looking at your ROI, artificial turf may or may not be a wise financial investment.
This depend son several factors.
The City of San Tan Valley did a study in 2018 looking at the ROI of artificial grass.
If you pay for maintenance, water, winter over-seeding and occasional sprinkler repairs, your artificial grass will pay for itself in about 5 to 6 years.
This break even point is assuming you pay $9 per square foot for your artificial grass installation.
The biggest thing you can do to maintain your artificial grass is by keeping it free of debris and weeds.
We recommend using a rake or leaf blower to remove debris.
If you have weeds in your artificial grass, spray them first.
Once the weeds are dead then you should cut or pull them.
If you pull the weeds without spraying then their is a very high chance they will come right back.
Apex Turf can meet and exceed your needs for all types of artificial grass installations in San Tan Valley, AZ and other nearby cities.
Apex Turf serves the following San Tan Valley zip codes; 85140, 85143, and 85144.
