What Sacramento Homeowners Paid for Artificial Turf in 2026

Short answer: Across 69 artificial turf projects Total Turf installed or booked in the Sacramento region between January and October 2026, the median project cost $13,000. Half of all projects landed between $8,000 and $19,500.

These are real, fully installed project totals from our own job records: excavation, base, turf, infill, labor and cleanup. Our current per-square-foot rates are published on our pricing page.

What turf projects cost in 2026, by project type

• Backyards (38 projects): median about $13,200. The middle half ran $7,900 to $20,300.
• Front yards (10 projects): median about $10,800. The middle half ran $7,200 to $17,500.
• Front and back together (5 projects): median $17,500. The middle half ran $13,900 to $23,700.

Putting greens are a different build and are priced separately; see our pricing page.

How long installs take

Across the 56 projects with recorded install days, the median backyard took 3.5 days and the median front yard took 3 days. Side yards, slopes, heavy demolition and tree roots add time.

Typical project cost by city

Cities with five or more projects in 2026:

• Sacramento (13 projects): median $17,500
• Roseville (12 projects): median $10,300
• El Dorado Hills (6 projects): median $14,800
• Fair Oaks (6 projects): median $14,000
• Elk Grove (6 projects): median $13,200
• Folsom (5 projects): median $11,500

The differences come from yard size and scope, not location. We charge the same published rates in every city we serve.

What moves a project's cost up or down

• Size: larger areas cost more in total but less per square foot.
• Access: narrow gates and hand-carry work add labor.
• What comes out: removing concrete, rock, decking, roots or stumps adds cost.
• Slopes and drainage: grading and drainage work add cost.
• Tier: Essential, Premium / Pet Turf and Elite differ in turf, infill and warranty.

About this data

Figures come from 69 Total Turf projects in the Sacramento region with a status of installed, installing or booked between January and October 2026. Estimates that did not close are excluded. Medians and ranges are rounded to the nearest $100. "Middle half" means the 25th to 75th percentile of project totals.

Get a number for your yard

Every yard is different, so we measure on site and give you a written quote. Total Turf, Inc. is a California licensed C-27 contractor (#1125443) with in-house crews. Financing is available for qualified buyers. Call 916-671-0070 or request a free estimate.