Field notes on synthetic turf, base prep, drainage & sports-field builds across Texas.
When people picture a synthetic turf install, they picture the turf. The green, the softness, the finished look. But the part that decides whether a lawn still looks great in five years is the part nobody sees: the base.
A proper base is graded for slope, compacted in layers, and built to move water away from the surface. Skip that step and you get puddling, low spots, and a surface that shifts. Get it right and the turf lays flat, drains fast, and holds up to Texas heat and sudden downpours.
Every yard drains differently. We read the site first, then build the base and infill to match, so the surface sheds water instead of holding it. That is the difference between a lawn that stays fresh and one that smells after every storm.
Do the ground right, and the turf takes care of itself.
If you are weighing synthetic turf for your home, field, or commercial space, ask how the crew handles the base. It is the honest tell of a done-right install.
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