A natural lawn and a dog don’t mix in Orange County. Heavy pet use creates bare patches in weeks, mud in winter, and a yard that smells like a yard you don’t want to use. Go Turf installs pet-specific artificial grass throughout OC – fast-draining, antimicrobial, and engineered for what dogs actually do to a surface.
Pricing starts at $7.49 per square foot installed. Every pet turf project is backed by a 3-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty on the turf itself. Call (970) 274-0100 or get a free on-site quote.
Standard landscape turf in a dog yard fails. The drainage backing isn’t engineered for liquid volume, the infill traps bacteria, the pile mats under repeated traffic, and the fibers fade from frequent rinsing. Pet turf is a different spec – and on Go Turf installs, every one of these four variables is dialed in.
| Spec | Pet Turf Standard | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage rate | 30+ inches per hour through the backing | Urine passes through immediately rather than pooling |
| Pile height | 1.25″ – 1.75″ | Easy access to the infill layer for cleaning; resists matting |
| Infill | Zeolite or antimicrobial silica sand | Binds ammonia; inhibits bacterial growth between cleanings |
| Fiber | Heavy-gauge polyethylene, UV-stabilized | Resists matting and fading from rinsing |
All Go Turf pet turf installs use lead-free, PFA-free, ASTM-tested materials safe for pets and children.
| Infill | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Zeolite | Volcanic mineral with high cation exchange – binds ammonia ions from urine at the source | Multi-dog households, heavy-use runs |
| Antimicrobial silica sand | Coated to inhibit bacterial growth | General pet areas, single-dog households |
| HydroFill | Water-absorbing gel that cools the surface through evaporation | Pet areas with full-sun exposure (Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, inland OC) |
| Standard crumb rubber | No antimicrobial properties; heat-retaining | Not recommended for pet areas in OC |
We’ve installed pet turf for single-dog households and multi-dog households across the county – from compact side-yard runs in Irvine HOA communities to full backyard conversions for large-breed households in Yorba Linda and Mission Viejo. We’ve completed coastal projects in Huntington Beach, where humidity is a factor, and inland projects in Anaheim, where heat management drives the infill spec.
Ask for photos from installs similar to yours – number of dogs, yard size, HOA constraints. We can typically show 3-5 directly comparable projects.
No. Properly installed pet turf with high-drainage backing and antimicrobial infill handles dog urine without damage or discoloration. Urine passes through the backing into the base system; antimicrobial infill inhibits the bacteria that cause odor; UV-stable fibers don’t fade from rinsing.
1.25″ to 1.75″. This range gives natural appearance, easy access to the infill layer for cleaning, and good fiber durability under pet traffic. Taller pile traps debris; shorter pile feels sparse and is more prone to matting.
Regular rinsing handles most odor-causing residue. For established odor, a pet-safe enzyme cleaner applied monthly breaks down organic compounds at the source. If odor persists despite cleaning, the infill may need refreshing – Go Turf can assess and replenish.
For any area with regular dog use, yes. Without it, bacteria grow between cleanings and rinsing alone won’t fully address the odor. Antimicrobial infill is standard on every Go Turf pet turf install.
Yes. We install pet turf for multi-dog households regularly. Multi-dog installs use higher-drainage configurations, zeolite infill, and an appropriately sized pet area to distribute use. We size the system to actual load, not to a single-dog spec.
Starting at $7.49 per square foot installed. A typical 400-800 sq ft dog run runs $4,000-$12,000 depending on base condition, infill blend, and access. Get a free on-site estimate for a firm number.
