Why would be advertising for other artificial turf installers? Because InstallArtificial is competitive in both price and quality. We will provide you with the facts and leave it up to you to decide.
Visitors: 5,080 per month.
Years in Business:
Established in 2017.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"You never know what to expect when you have a huge job at your new house with a team you’ve never worked with before. Well, if your plans include installing artificial turf that looks better than real grass, STOP RIGHT NOW AND HIRE INSTALLARTIFICIAL! Not only were they the most responsive installer I’ve worked with in years, but they went truly above and beyond. My yard is challenging with trees, planters, irrigation, speaker wires, and electrical wires and they protected everything (and often improved on its previous appearance) seamlessly. The finished job is far better than I could have ever imagined, and I actually miss having the crew here in my backyard. Yes, they are that nice, respectful, dedicated, hard-working, and skilled. Literally, if I could give them 100 stars, I would!
And as you can see below, my new dog is a truly happy boy with his new yard!" - Gale H.
Recent Negative Review:
"Set up the appointment and they didn't show. I had to take time away from work to be home which was a complete waste of time. I called and spoke to John who was extremely apologetic and polite. His service guy was stuck somewhere else, which happens, but you call the customer to let them know. You don't wait for them to call you. John you're a nice guy, which is why you got 2 stars instead of 1, but you lost a customer." - Tyler B.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
InstallArtificial's license number is clearly stated within the footer of our website multiple times throughout our estimate proposals to allow our clients the peace of mind of verifying our info. All license and insurance is current.
Appearance in Local Search:
InstallArtificial does not use ads or sponsored posts. They rely on organic search and positively nurtured client relationships to gather leads.
Turf Express
Visitors: 1,100 per month. (all stemming from paid listings)
Years in Business:
N/A
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"I need everything done right the first time, and accuracy is crucial. I was completely satisfied with Turf Express from beginning to end. They provided an explanation of the procedure, followed by a fair price, and took care to leave the task site in better condition than when they arrived. The crew completed the 900 square foot space in one day, showing how much they enjoy working together. Turf is a costly purchase, but I wouldn't think twice about using Turf Express once more because they are thoughtful of your wallet." - Sophia J.Recent Negative Review:
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Link to Client Review
Background Check (License, Insurance):
Very little can be found regarding Turf Express, and most of their google reviews are fairly recent which leads us to believe they are new to the artificial grass industry. They state on their website they are fully insured but do not provide the license number, and we are unable to confirm anything under the name Turf Express on CSLB, meaning they are more than likely operating under a DBA.
Appearance in Local Search:
Shows up in local turf installers google search in North Hollywood. Excellent Google reviews which is why they've made this list. Very little presence on Yelp, but it appears this is a branch off of a construction company.
Visitors: 313 per month.
Years in Business:
Founded in 2003, with an digital footprint beginning in 2011.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
We had an OUTSTANDING experience with RC Artificial Grass. Mike came by our house to provide us with our options and estimate and was SUPER helpful and knowledgeable. He wasn't pushy at all, and provided great advice. Their rates are surprisingly competitive given how good their work is.Recent Negative Review:
"I scheduled an appointment with RC Artificial Grass to come and give me an estimate for my front lawn. They gave me the appointment a week in advance only to find out less than 30 minutes before the actual appointment that they need to reschedule because there was a mix-up on their end. Of course, I was not happy about this but I message them back right away to see if they could come the next day. They didn't respond to me until 3 days later via message, they don't even have the decency to call me and apologize everything was through email or a yelp message. In my opinion, they are unprofessional and I'm glad I took my business elsewhere. If you want professionalism I suggest finding someone else." - Naomi P.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
We were unable to find RC Artificial Grass' license number or insurance information on their website. Searching for their company name on CSLB to verify licensing yielded no results. This may mean they are operating under a DBA, which makes confirming their legitimacy difficult for prospective clients.
Appearance in Local Search:
Highly advertised on Yelp. Minimal footprint on local google searches with very little reviews, which attributes to the low average rating on google. It appears RC Artificial Grass nurtures it's presence more on Yelp than anything else, and this is your best bet to find their listings.
Visitors: 165 per month.
Years in Business:
Founded and began in 2010.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"EcoGrass replaced both our front, side and backyard grass. We love it! Nash and his crew were very professional and great to work with. The product looks like real grass without the water bill. We would recommend EcoGrass to everyone. Looking at green grass everyday has been amazing." - Eric W.
Recent Negative Review:
"I have lost my patience !!! We worked with Shane, selected EcoTurf and although they werent the best priced, we were sold on the warranty they offered. Everything was fine, he arrived on time, answered all my questions. We had a few hiccups during the install but his installers were super prompt in addressing our concerns and everything was corrected. Ok...fast forward a year and a half later, my turf has lifted, the seam has separated and it's no longer on a flat leveled surface. I reached out to Shane via text March 5th, he sent someone to take a look at it and it was given a supposed fix. April 23, same issue so Shane told us that the warranty would cover, he had to submit the claim but due to Covid, we might have a delay. May 18th - another text was sent to Shane, he stated he was still awaiting a response from the warranty claim. July 1st, 2020- another text to Shane with him replying that he would just cover the replacement himself thru a different turf company, he would order the replacement and contact us when ready. Here we are August 11th, sent a text for an update - no reply. August 13th called the office, Michael took a message and still no call back.
All these great reviews posted on the initial experience, sale and install but give it a few months, and no longer the same experience. An almost $8000 purchase in crap quality and service..." - Liliana P.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
EcoGrass provides its CSLB license number in the footer of its website. All insurance and licensing appears to be current as of now, Jan 2023.
Appearance in Local Search:
EcoGrass participates in paid advertisements on both Yelp and Google search results, making its online presence and appearance in search results in Studio City one of the highest. Often EcoGrass shows in the ad section at the top of search results.
Turf Bros
Visitors: 137 per month.
Years in Business:
Founded in 2014.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"We had Turf Bros replace our old putting green and add fringe around the green and sand traps and it turned out beautifully. These guys know what they’re doing and they work hard. Jason was helpful in the design process and to ensure that what I envisioned became a reality. Artificial turf is very expensive, so be sure you use a company that has a lot of experience installing it. Thanks guys!" - Kathleen A.Recent Negative Review:
"I was extremely unhappy with the installation of the artificial turf. Seams were very noticeable and weeds are growing. They came back and attempted to reinstall, but the turf was installed with very visible seams again. They're answer was non responsive when I inquired about the installation. They will not return my phone calls" - Kurtis D.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
As far as we can tell, Turf Bros does not feature the insurance and license information for California on their site or other listings. While this removes convenience, you can still confirm their active status by searching for business name on CSLB as of Jan 2023.
Appearance in Local Search:
Turf Bros utilizes ad space in both Google and Yelp listings. As far as we can tell, most of their online presence comes from these sponsored posts. They will show up in local search in the maps section around page 3.
Smart Grass
Visitors: 123 per month.
Years in Business:
Founded in 2003.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
Our backyard was covered in mud from our dogs who love to run around so my hubby and I decided to install some turf. We worked with Inga and Ruben during our installation process. Inga was extremely helpful and always available. She helped us get the ball rolling in just a few days. The installation was done in a few hours as well. Kudos to the work crew who finished while it was sprinkling outside too. Thank you Inga & Ruben for a great experience with our new beautiful turf!!" - Desiree S.Recent Negative Review:
"Never progressed further than the arrogant salesperson, Jesse, who first changed the appointment time, then didn't show, didn't text or call to say they weren't coming, and wasted my day. If this is who they send into the field to represent the company, wow, no thanks" - David E.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
Smart Grass does not make its licensing and insurance information easily accessible to potential clients. This could make it difficult for customers to confirm that the company is up to date with certification. We also struggled to find this information on the California Contractors State License Board website, which means Smart Grass may be operating under a DBA.
Appearance in Local Search:
Sponsored and advertised on Yelp, this is your best bet to find their listings. SmartGrass has an organic footprint on local google searches using no ad space with very little visibility a small number of google reviews.
Waterless Turf
Visitors: 92 per month.
Years in Business:
Founded in 2005.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"This is exactly what we were looking for - beautiful artificial grass that looks real.Recent Negative Review:
"We were trying to decide between Waterless Turf and another company to install our grass and chose to go with Waterless Turf because of their great reviews. We are now sorry we did because we are are very dissatisfied with the quality of their work. We have a long visible line across our lawn. We asked Vic to have the issued fixed and he said he would but 4 months later he still has not resolved the issue." - R. P.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
Waterless Turf provides their California license number plainly and clearly stated in the footer of their website for easy confirmation by browsing homeowners.
Appearance in Local Search:
Organic traffic from is the main source of leads for Waterless Turf that stem from google. They show up around page 2 of local turf installer listings. However, they also appear in sponsored and paid listings on Yelp, which is likely where most of their traffic comes from.
Visitors: 88 per month.
Years in Business:
Website developed in 2019 - no further information found about the company history.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"Jared Mason was the person that came out to measure and answered all of my questions. I was concerned about the price. All the other bids I received were very high. Artificial Grass Guru's estimate was not as high as others! It included the gopher protection and one small section to not have dogs do their business on our grass! On Friday a crew of 5 men came. They worked from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30ish p.m. It is truly beautiful!!!!! I made a great decision!!!! Now, no more watering and it looks like real grass. They closed off all the sprinklers that I do not need anymore! I highly recommend Artificial Grass Guru. I am so happy I decided to go with this company!!! You will be so happy you did! I am truly a very happy customer!!!" - Donna F.
Recent Negative Review:
"We went with this company based off their great reviews and unfortunately did not have that experience. We were given false promises and purchased based off the sales reps words and within 2 weeks we experienced hiccups and were told "well you should've read your contract we clearly don't cover that". We 1000% should've read the entire contract rather than trusting our sales reps words. This company has been such a headache, I 100% regret going through this company." - Renee R.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
Artificial Grass Guru does not provide information regarding licensing and insurance publicly on the website. We were able to confirm on CSLB that this company has an active license as of Jan 2023.
Appearance in Local Search:
Artificial Grass Guru uses Yelp for paid advertisements and that's where most of the traffic appears to come from. Very little presence or appearance on google results, showing up on page 4 of local map results.
Visitors: 11 per month.
Years in Business:
Established in 2017.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"I obtained 3 quotes and all of them were comparable. What set BuildCal Turf apart was the communication with the owner Oliver. Oliver was so responsive by text/ phone and email and educated me on the differences of artificial turf, how to prep before install and how to maintain afterwards. The process was seamless and easy. I paid a small deposit online and secured a date for install. Everything went as planned.
On the day of install, there was a large crew of workers who all knew exactly what needed to be done. They were a well-oiled, installing machine and by the end of the day, I had a beautiful lawn that looks sooooo real. The leads onsite - Daniel and Eric were fantastic and answered any questions I had. So glad I don't have to worry about dying grass and water restrictions!" - Peilin P.
Recent Negative Review:
Olivier and his Team did an excellent job from the beginning to the end of this installation process. From the original estimate visit to the very last implementation of the product, they were always timely, courteous and professional. As far as the quality of the product, it is great artificial turf! Looks like freshly mowed grass -- just what we requested. Although, even after approaching 2 months post-installation, there are still bumps/rolls in the turf but we are hoping that the heat from the summer sun will take those out. Fingers-crossed!" - Monika B.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
BuildCal mentions on its site that they are licensed and insured, but does not provide their California license number for clients to confirm that they're fully insured. We have been able to confirm that all licensing and insurance are up to date through name search on CSLB as of 01/23.
Appearance in Local Search:
BuildCal Turf pays for advertising on Yelp which is the only place we find them when shopping for local installers. This is just another example of how difficult it can be to sift through large franchises and resellers to find smaller and more trustworthy turf installers.
Visitors: 3 visits per month.
Years in Business:
Established in 2007.
Client Ratings:
Recent Positive Review:
"Albert was the first to respond to our request for a quote and he came over and gave us an estimate right on the spot. He has a team of 12 installers and the process was very efficient. From the time of his estimate to the completion of the install was less than a week. We love the results and he was a pleasure to work with. very professional!" - Kristen F.Recent Negative Review:
"I really wanted to love my new turf, but unfortunately, I had a really bad and unprofessional experience with Albert and his team. During the installation (which seemed pretty rushed), the crew broke 2 of the garden lights in my front yard, which are wired below the grass. While this was an annoyance, how Albert dealt with it was even more frustrating. He insisted it was a "bad build" even though the entire house was just inspected and all the lights worked perfectly for 3 months in my new home until the exact day my turf was installed. Obviously not a coincidence. When I asked Albert to come back and fix it, he initially indicated that he would the following week, but now I can't even get him to respond to me. Considering I spent $8K for a one-day install from a supposed top-end company, I'd expect more professionalism than being flat-out ignored by my request to fix 2 lights the install team broke.
Hope others have better luck than me." - Matt K.
Background Check (License, Insurance):
Greenview Turf does not make its licensing and insurance information easily available to potential clients. This could create problems for customers who want to be sure that the company is up to date with certification. We did some research and were able to confirm that their license and insurance are both current as of Jan 2023.
Appearance in Local Search:
Sponsored and advertised on Yelp, this is where you'll find their listings more than likely. Minimal footprint on local google searches with a small number of google reviews.
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