Backyard Playground Turf in Alabama
Soft, clean turf under swing sets and play sets, with no mulch to rake or replace. Same company, standards and warranties as our Houston work, now within 100 miles of Alabaster.
Built with quality materials
We install playground turf over certified padding so kids have a safe, cushioned place to play, and you never have to deal with mulch or mud again.
- 2-inch ASTM/IPEMA certified safety pad. Cushioned padding under the turf in the play zone.
- Playground turf. Soft turf made for kids and heavy play.
- 4-inch compacted base. 1/2-inch grade aggregate, after a 6-inch demo.
- 2 lbs of infill per sq ft. Properly infilled so the blades stand up.
- Tucked and nailed edges. Backed by our 10-year edge and seam warranty.
Our playground turf system, layer by layer
Compare our 3 playground surfaces
On a budget?
We also install mulch playgrounds for backyards: 12 inches of cedar, colored or rubber mulch with 12-inch borders and ADA access. It costs a lot less than turf or PIP, but mulch needs to be replaced and renewed every few years. See the mulch install process.
How we install backyard playgrounds, step by step
Site visit
- We measure the play area and review your equipment and fall heights.
6-inch demo
- We dig out 6 inches of the existing surface, whether it's mulch, sand, grass or old turf, and haul it away.
4-inch compacted base
- We install a required 4-inch base of 1/2-inch grade aggregate.
- The base is compacted and shaped so the play area drains well and stays level.
2-inch safety pad
- A 2-inch ASTM/IPEMA certified safety pad goes down over the base to cushion falls.
Turf and seams
- Playground turf is rolled out over the pad, cut to fit around equipment and seamed tight.
Tuck and nail the edges
- Every edge is tucked and nailed. Backed by our 10-year edge and seam warranty.
2 lbs of infill per sq ft
- The turf is properly infilled with 2 lbs of infill per square foot and brushed so the blades stand up.
Final walkthrough
- Cleanup, a walkthrough with you and your warranty paperwork.
Pricing
Price depends on the size of the play area and the padding needed under your equipment. Every quote is written and itemized after a free on-site visit.
Backyard Playgrounds questions
Is the padding certified?
Yes. Our playground padding is ASTM/IPEMA certified.
Is there a cheaper option than turf?
Yes. Cedar, colored or rubber mulch with 12-inch borders and ADA access is our budget playground option.
What warranties do you offer?
A 10-year labor warranty on all edges and seams, a 5-year labor warranty on the installation, and a 15-year manufacturer warranty on the turf product.
From 58 Google reviews of our Houston-area work. Alabama reviews will be added as projects are completed.
Read our Houston reviews on Google“One of the few companies in the industry where the owner and person who gives you the bid is the one who actually does the work, which is a HUGE benefit. He ensures your yard drains well by shaping the base under the turf.”
“The quality of work was top-notch: perfect base prep, seamless installation, and it looks incredibly realistic. The crew was fast, efficient, and left the site spotless.”
“Right from the beginning, Jeremy served as a knowledgeable subject matter expert, recommending the right artificial turf application for my needs.”
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Get an honest, itemized quote
We measure your space, check grade and drainage, explain the base and surface we recommend, and give you a written, line-by-line price. The price we quote is the price you pay.
- Owner-led bids and installs
- Same standards and warranties as our Houston work
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