You've reseeded the same bare patch three springs running. The gumbo clay holds water after every storm, the dogs have worn a track along the fence line, and half the yard bakes brown by July. You already know what you want the yard to look like — green, even, usable all year. Apex Landscape & Construction is a family-owned, licensed landscape contractor building artificial turf lawns for homes in Missouri City and across the Greater Houston area, and we build them so you're not doing this again in three years.
What artificial turf installation involves
Good turf is mostly what you can't see. The blades are the last four hours of the job — everything before that is base work, and base work is what decides whether your lawn stays flat or ripples and dips after the first wet season.
We start by stripping the existing sod and soil to a set depth, usually three to four inches depending on how the yard drains and what's going on top of it. Missouri City sits on heavy clay, so we pay close attention to where water wants to go: sub-drains, a graded fall away from the slab, and a permeable base so rain moves through the turf instead of pooling under it. The base itself is crushed aggregate laid in lifts, wetted and plate-compacted until it's tight enough to walk without leaving a print.
Then comes weed barrier, then the turf itself — rolled out, allowed to relax in the sun, cut to the exact line of your beds, walkways and patio edges. Seams are joined with seaming tape and adhesive, with the grain of every panel running the same direction so you never see a stripe change. Perimeters are secured with nails or bender board depending on what the turf meets. Last, we brush in silica or antimicrobial infill for pet yards, which keeps the blades upright and gives the lawn its weight underfoot. A typical residential yard runs one to three days start to finish.
Why Apex Landscape & Construction for artificial turf
- Licensed landscape contractor, insured and bonded — the same crew that pulls the permit-level hardscape work does your turf base.
- A 10-year warranty and a check-back call. We don't disappear after the last roll is seamed. We call to see how the lawn wore through its first Houston summer.
- Drainage handled as part of the job, not as an upsell. Clay soil in Fort Bend County demands it, so we plan the sub-drain and grade before a single blade goes down.
- Full-yard thinking. Because we also build paver walkways, retaining walls and beds, your turf lines up cleanly against the hardscape instead of being cut around it later.
- Same-day service available, Monday through Saturday, with 24/7 emergency response for the Greater Houston area.
- 5-star reviewed, family owned. No project is too small, and the consultation costs nothing.
Our artificial turf installation process
- Free on-site consultation. We walk the yard with you, measure, look at where water sits after a rain, and talk through what you're picturing — pet area, putting surface, full front lawn, or a green panel between pavers.
- Turf selection. We bring samples so you can feel pile height, blade shape and color blend in your own light. Pet yards, play areas and show lawns don't want the same product.
- Written scope and quote. Square footage, base depth, drainage, infill type, edging — itemized, so you know exactly what you're paying for.
- Excavation and drainage. Sod and soil out, sub-drains and grade set, spoil hauled off.
- Base build and compaction. Aggregate in lifts, wetted, plate-compacted, screeded flat and checked with a level.
- Turf lay, seam and secure. Panels relaxed, grain matched, seams bonded, perimeter fastened, edges trimmed tight to beds and concrete.
- Infill, power-broom and walkthrough. We brush the lawn up, clean the site, and show you how to rinse and groom it. Then we call you back down the road.
What artificial turf installation typically costs
Turf is priced per square foot installed, and estimates range based on a handful of real factors. The big ones: total square footage (larger yards cost less per foot), how much excavation and haul-off the site needs, whether drainage work is required, the grade of turf you choose, and how many cuts and seams the shape of your yard demands. A simple rectangular back lawn is the least expensive job on the board. A front yard broken up by beds, trees, a walkway and an irrigation manifold takes more labor per foot.
Your quote includes demolition and haul-off, base material and compaction, weed barrier, turf, seaming, edging and infill. It does not include hardscape, lighting or fence work unless we scope them in with you. Ask about our 10% discount for new clients and for military and first responders, plus the seasonal 15% quarterly discount rotating through the Houston area. Consultations and quotes are always free.
Service areas we cover
- Missouri City
- Sugar Land
- Stafford
- Sienna
- Pearland
- Richmond
- Rosenberg
- Fresno
- Houston and surrounding communities within 35 miles
Frequently asked questions
Does artificial turf get too hot in Houston summers?
Synthetic turf does read warmer than natural grass in direct sun. Lighter-colored blends and cooling infills help, and a quick rinse with the hose drops the surface temperature fast. Shaded and partly shaded yards rarely notice it at all.
Is artificial turf good for dogs?
Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons Missouri City homeowners call us. For pet yards we use a permeable base and antimicrobial infill so urine drains through and rinses clean instead of sitting in the backing. No more mud tracked through the back door, no more worn dirt trails.
How long does artificial turf last?
Quality turf installed on a properly compacted base holds up for well over a decade of normal residential use. Our work carries a 10-year warranty.
Do I still need my sprinklers?
Not over the turf itself. But if you're keeping beds, trees or a border of natural grass, those zones still need water — we handle irrigation and can cap, reroute or rezone your system as part of the project.
Will water pool on artificial turf?
Not when the base and grade are right. The turf backing is perforated and the aggregate base is permeable, so water moves down and out. On heavy clay lots we add drainage solutions underneath to carry it away from the house.
How much maintenance does it need?
Rinse it occasionally, blow off leaves, and power-broom the high-traffic paths once or twice a year to stand the blades back up. That's it — no mowing, no fertilizer, no reseeding.
Let's build the yard you're picturing
You've got an image in your head of what the back of your house should look like — even, green, ready for the grandkids or the dog or a Saturday afternoon. Our job is to build it, and then stay in the picture long after the last roll is seamed. Call +17134876037 or reach out for a free on-site consultation on artificial turf installation for your Missouri City home. No cost, no pressure, and no project too small.