Artificial Turf Cost by Yard Size in North Georgia: Small, Medium & Large Projects

See exactly what a 500 sq ft, 1,000 sq ft, and 2,000+ sq ft artificial turf installation costs in Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, and across North Georgia — with real price ranges from LawnLogic Turf & Outdoor.

How Yard Size Drives Your Total Turf Investment in North Georgia

Most homeowners searching for artificial turf in Cobb County and Cherokee County start with the same question: "What will this cost for my yard?" The honest answer depends almost entirely on square footage. A 500-square-foot side yard for a dog run is a completely different project than a 2,000-square-foot backyard transformation with putting green and putting cups.

LawnLogic Turf & Outdoor, owned by Dusty Broadhead, installs across Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Canton, Woodstock, Smyrna, Roswell, and East Cobb. The company's standard turf runs $8 to $17 per square foot installed, while putting green turf runs $19 to $28 per square foot installed. These ranges include base preparation, drainage, edging, infill, and a 15-year manufacturer warranty on the turf itself.

Below are three real-world yard-size scenarios with line-item breakdowns so you can estimate your own project before scheduling a site visit.

Small Yard (500 sq ft): Side Yards, Dog Runs & Play Areas

A 500-square-foot installation is the most common size for North Georgia homeowners replacing a muddy side strip or building a dedicated pet turf area. At LawnLogic's standard turf range of $8 to $17 per square foot, a 500 sq ft project lands between $4,000 and $8,500 installed.

For pet owners specifically, upgrading to pet-specific turf with antimicrobial infill and enhanced drainage adds roughly $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot, bringing the total to $4,750 to $9,750. The drainage layer is critical in North Georgia's clay-heavy soil — without it, standing water can develop after heavy rain. LawnLogic includes a 4-inch compacted gravel base and perforated drainage mat as standard on every pet turf install.

Typical timeline for a 500 sq ft project: one to two days from site prep to final broom-in. Most small-yard installations in Marietta and Kennesaw fall on the lower end of the range because access is straightforward and grading is minimal.

Medium Yard (1,000 sq ft): Full Backyard Transformations

A 1,000-square-foot backyard is the sweet spot for North Georgia families who want a low-maintenance lawn for kids, pets, and entertaining. At $8 to $17 per square foot, the total ranges from $8,000 to $17,000 installed. If you add a 200-square-foot putting green section at $19 to $28 per square foot, the green adds $3,800 to $5,600, bringing the combined project to $11,800 to $22,600.

Medium yards often require more site work than small yards. North Georgia's red clay typically needs 3 to 4 inches of excavation, followed by 4 inches of Class II road base, compacted to 95% Proctor density. This base prep accounts for roughly 25% of the total cost. LawnLogic includes this in the per-square-foot price rather than charging it as a separate line item, which simplifies budgeting for homeowners.

A 1,000 sq ft project typically takes two to three days. Homeowners in Woodstock and Canton often combine turf with a paver patio or fire pit area in the same project, which can be coordinated through LawnLogic's single-contractor model.

Large Yard (2,000+ sq ft): Estate Lawns, Sports Fields & Multi-Zone Designs

Large-yard installations — 2,000 square feet and up — are where per-square-foot pricing becomes most efficient. At $8 to $17 per square foot, a 2,000 sq ft project runs $16,000 to $34,000 installed. Multi-zone designs that combine standard turf, putting greens, and sport court surfacing are common at this scale.

For homeowners in East Cobb and Roswell with larger lots, the per-square-foot cost often lands at the lower end of the range because mobilization and equipment costs are spread across more square footage. A 2,500 sq ft project with a 500 sq ft putting green and a 500 sq ft sport court (chipped putting surface) might total $38,000 to $52,000 — significantly less per square foot than three separate small projects.

Large projects require 4 to 6 days of installation time and involve a crew of 4 to 6 people. Heavy equipment like a mini-excavator and plate compactor is standard. LawnLogic handles all Cobb County permitting requirements, which for large installations may include a land disturbance permit if more than 1,000 square feet of soil is being excavated.