Artificial Turf Replacement Options
The cheapest replacement is the one that reuses what's still good. The base under the turf usually decides it. If it still drains and stays level, only the top layer has to go.
Section Replacement in Worn Areas
Wear is rarely even. The path to the gate, the dog's favorite corner or the strip beside the pool gives out years before the rest. Angi says a pro can replace worn or damaged sections so you don't pay to replace the whole lawn.
- Works when the damage is local and the surrounding turf is in decent shape.
- The new piece is seamed in like a repair; see artificial grass repair for how seams and patches are done.
- Expect a color difference at first between new and sun-aged turf.
Full Tear-Out and Disposal
When the whole lawn is done, the old turf is cut into strips, rolled and hauled away.
- HomeGuide: removal at $50 to $100 an hour, plus $50 to $60 per 100 sq ft for hauling and disposal.
- Fixr: dump fees of $150 to $400 per dump-truck load.
- Recycling: Angi says part of a turf product may be recyclable where it's separated properly, but most ends up in a landfill. HomeGuide suggests asking contractors about recycling options.
Base Rebuild
Pooling water is on Angi's list of signs that turf is finished, and it usually points below the turf. Angi's guide to common problems says that once the soil under turf compacts, it's nearly impossible to fix without removing the turf. A replacement is the one time the base is exposed, so it's the time to rebuild it.
- A new base layer is 2 to 4 inches deep in Angi's sub-base guide.
- Crushed miscellaneous base is cheaper but non-porous and can struggle with drainage. Decomposed granite or limestone chippings drain better and finish smoother.
- For a yard that puddled, see artificial grass drainage before choosing the base.
New Turf Over a Sound Base
If the old turf failed from age or sun rather than water, the base may only need a regrade, a fresh weed barrier and compaction before new turf goes down. That keeps the digging and hauling to a minimum. Ask the installer to lift a section and show you the base before quoting this way. A base that looks fine at the surface can still be compacted below.
Why Pompano Beach homeowners call Pompano Beach Turf
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- Square footage, turf and price on paper before anyone digs
- Your request goes to one installer, not a call list
- No fee to you for the introduction
How Long Artificial Turf Lasts, and the Signs It's Done
The cost guides don't agree on a single number, and where you land depends on traffic, sun and how well the base drains.
| Source | Lifespan given |
|---|---|
| HomeGuide | 15 to 25 years |
| Lawn Love | 10 to 25 years |
| Angi | 10 to 20 years; 3 to 5 years in high-traffic, poolside or fitness areas |
Angi's signs that turf is near the end, usually after a decade or so:
- Splitting seams and lifting edges
- Faded color
- Flattened or matted blades that brushing won't stand back up
- Split fibers
- Pooling water
One or two of these in one spot is a repair. Several across the lawn usually means replacement. Angi's view is that once turf starts to break down, there isn't much to do but replace the affected area.
Artificial Turf Replacement Cost and Timeline
HomeGuide's replacement range, $10 to $25 per square foot, matches the range it gives for a new install, because the new layer is a full installation. Angi's ongoing-cost table lists repairs or replacement at $2 to $10 per square foot, which fits section swaps better than a whole lawn. For the base, edging and other add-on prices, see what artificial grass costs.
What to sort out before booking:
Permit
Florida's turf rule doesn't make anyone pull up turf that's already down. New turf, though, is a new installation, and the city's permit requirement covers all synthetic turf. The permit, survey and engineer paperwork is on the cost page.Current rules for the new layer
Ask which product, base and infill standards apply today; the city and state standards are summarized on the backyard page, and the infill limits on the infill page.Disposal in writing
Get the hauling and dump charges itemized, not folded into "removal".Timeline
Fixr puts the install itself at under a day to three days depending on size. Add the tear-out, any base work and the permit, which has no published review time.