Tarzana turf
Artificial turf questions, answered
What Tarzana homeowners ask on both sides of the boulevard.
It depends on the area, the removal, and whether the lot is flat or sloped. A flat lawn north of the boulevard is priced straightforwardly; a hillside install south of it takes more base and drainage work. Access on a steep lot is the other variable. We measure and quote in writing.
Yes, and it is regular work south of the boulevard. The base is keyed into the grade so the turf cannot creep downhill, the panels are fastened along the slope, and drainage carries runoff off the hill rather than under the lawn. A slope is also where a real lawn waters worst, so turf is a natural fit.
Usually, because the base and drainage work is more involved and material often moves by hand where a machine cannot reach. We look at access on the walkthrough and price it honestly rather than quoting it like a flat lot.
A short, dense blade over a fully perforated backing with zeolite infill for odor. On a slope the drainage actually helps keep a pet area fresh. We match the grade so it stays put under a running dog.
Always, and on a slope we correct the grade at the same time so water leaves the property properly. Turf over an old lawn settles into every dip, worse on a hillside.
Old lawn out, crushed base compacted in layers, weed barrier, then turf seamed and edged with infill. On a Tarzana slope the base also keys into the grade for stability. The base is the whole job.
Warmer than grass in direct sun. Shade helps, lighter infill helps, and a rinse cools it fast. A handful of days a year for most families.
Not on a quality product, for its warranty term. Stabilised fibre holds color; cheap turf fades in the Valley sun.
Yes, common on the properties south of the boulevard. Turf keeps clippings and mud out of the water, drains well, and we keep the base falling away from the deck. It pairs well with paving around a pool.
A flat lawn is two to four days; a hillside install runs longer because of the base, drainage, and access. You get the real schedule at the estimate.
Yes, lead-free and non-toxic, with an optional shock pad under a play area, which is worth it on a terraced lot where a play space sits above a wall.
Yes, and on a slope that is a feature, since the perforated backing and draining base move water down and off rather than pooling. Getting the grade right is the key.
Not up through the backing. On a Tarzana slope, wind-blown seed tends to catch at the top edge of the lawn, which we detail with a clean fastened border, and a barrier goes under the base. Any that sprout in the infill pull out easily.
Both work. Turf for a green usable surface, drought-tolerant planting to hold a steeper bank. On a big Tarzana slope we often combine them, turf where it is used and planting on the steeper ground.
The turf carries a multi-year manufacturer warranty and our install is warranted separately. On a hillside Tarzana job we note the slope work in our own warranty too, since the base and drainage are part of what we stand behind.
A rinse now and then, a brush over the walked paths, and a blow-off for leaves. On a Tarzana slope, rinse from the top and let gravity carry it down. Pet areas want a rinse more often in summer. No mowing or sprinklers.
Both sides of Ventura Boulevard. See our Tarzana page for everything we do here, and we cover the neighboring cities too.
We walk the property, read the grade and the drainage, and give you a written number. Request a free quote and we will set a time.