Question 1

How much does artificial turf cost in Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Every yard is different, so we quote each project individually after an on-site consultation. The biggest factors are square footage, how much excavation and base work the site needs, drainage, access, the turf product, and any landscape or hardscape work included.

Question 2

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Send us a few photos through “Show Us Your Yard” or call us. We will talk through your goals, schedule an on-site consultation, design the space and walk you through the plan before any work begins.

Question 3

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Charleston and the Lowcountry tri-county area, including downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Folly Beach and Summerville.

Question 4

Is artificial turf safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quality turf is non-toxic and soft, and we can add a shock pad under play areas and playsets. We recommend lighter, cooling infills rather than dark crumb rubber for residential play yards.

Question 5

Can artificial turf go under trees and in shade?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is one of the best uses for turf, because it does not need sunlight. Under live oaks we use a shallow, permeable base and avoid cutting major roots.

Question 6

Does turf hold up to salt air and sand near the beach?

Accepted Answer

UV-stabilized turf on a stable base handles salt air and sand well. Near the beach we use salt-tolerant edging and a slightly denser pile so sand brushes out easily.

Question 7

Do you remove the existing grass?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We remove existing sod and soil to the right depth, then build and compact a crushed-stone base before installing turf. Skipping removal is the most common cause of lumpy, poorly draining turf.

Question 8

Can turf go on patios, decks or rooftops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We install turf over concrete, pavers and rooftops with drainage mats or pads designed for hard surfaces, which is common for commercial courtyards and rooftop terraces.

Question 9

How much maintenance does artificial turf need?

Accepted Answer

Very little. Blow off leaves, rinse it down now and then, and give it a light brushing a few times a year to keep the fibers standing tall. No mowing, watering, fertilizing or weeding.

Question 10

What happens when it pours in Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Our base is built drain-first: compacted crushed stone graded to move water away from the house, under turf with a perforated or full-flow backing. Most installs drain faster than the natural grass they replace.

Question 11

Is turf good for dogs?

Accepted Answer

It is one of the best things you can do for a dog yard. We use pet-specific backings, antimicrobial infill and a base designed to flush clean with a hose. No mud, no dead spots and no digging under properly secured edges.

Question 12

Does turf get hot in the summer sun?

Accepted Answer

Any surface warms in direct July sun. We reduce it with lighter, heat-reflective fiber blends and cooling infills, and we design shade and planting around the way you actually use the yard. A quick rinse cools it down fast.

Question 13

How long does installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most residential yards take two to five days once materials are on site. Larger landscape and outdoor living projects are scheduled in phases — we will walk you through the full timeline at the consultation.

Question 14

What warranty do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Every turf installation is backed by a 5-year Marsh & Mane installation warranty, plus the manufacturer’s UV warranty on qualifying turf products. We will cover the specifics for your yard before we start.

Question 15

How do I clean up after pets?

Accepted Answer

Pick up solids like you would on grass, then hose the area down. For heavy pet use, an enzyme turf cleaner once or twice a month keeps everything smelling fresh.

Question 16

How long does artificial turf last?

Accepted Answer

A quality, professionally installed turf lawn typically lasts 15 years or more. The base and the install matter as much as the turf itself — that is where we spend our time.

Question 17

Do you only do turf?

Accepted Answer

No. We design whole yards: native planting, patios, fire features, paths and outdoor living spaces. Turf is often the canvas, not the whole picture.

Question 18

Can you build a putting green in a small yard?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Even a few hundred square feet can hold a sculpted green with a couple of cups and a fringe. We shape breaks into the base so it plays like the real thing.

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Getting StartedHow much does artificial turf cost in Charleston?

Getting StartedHow do I get started?

Service AreaWhat areas do you serve?

KidsIs artificial turf safe for kids?

ShadeCan artificial turf go under trees and in shade?

CoastalDoes turf hold up to salt air and sand near the beach?

InstallationDo you remove the existing grass?

InstallationCan turf go on patios, decks or rooftops?

MaintenanceHow much maintenance does artificial turf need?

DrainageWhat happens when it pours in Charleston?

PetsIs turf good for dogs?

HeatDoes turf get hot in the summer sun?

InstallationHow long does installation take?

WarrantyWhat warranty do you offer?

CleaningHow do I clean up after pets?

LongevityHow long does artificial turf last?

Landscape DesignDo you only do turf?

Putting GreensCan you build a putting green in a small yard?

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