For Los Angeles homeowners tired of watching their lawns turn brown, artificial grass has become a go-to solution. But the real risk isn’t the turf itself—it’s the shoddy base work hidden underneath. That’s where a new, unusually long warranty from one Encino-based contractor aims to change the game.
Option 1 Builders, a licensed California general building contractor headquartered in Encino, is now backing every artificial turf installation it completes across Los Angeles with a written 15-year turf warranty. The guarantee is incorporated into each project’s scope of work before any construction begins.
The coverage applies to residential turf installations throughout Los Angeles County, including neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Calabasas, Malibu, Hidden Hills, and Pacific Palisades. The company handles front and back yard lawns, pet-friendly turf, playground surfaces, and backyard putting greens.
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As water restrictions continue to push Angelenos toward drought-tolerant landscaping, artificial turf has become an increasingly popular substitute for traditional grass. Yet many homeowners discover that a tempting low price per square foot often omits the critical groundwork that determines a lawn’s longevity. In the Los Angeles region, installed artificial turf typically runs between $8 and $20 per square foot. The wide price range usually comes down to what isn’t visible: demolition, proper grading, and the quality of the compacted rock base beneath the surface.
“Most turf problems we get called to fix come from what is under the turf, not the turf itself,” said Eli, owner of Option 1 Builders. “We build every lawn on a compacted, draining base and put the 15-year warranty in writing, so homeowners know exactly what they are getting before we start.”
Every installation from Option 1 Builders follows a consistent, detailed process: existing lawn and soil are removed, the ground is graded to direct water away from the house, a weed barrier is laid, a compacted crushed rock base is installed, and the turf is seamed, secured, and filled. Before any work, homeowners receive a free on-site walkthrough and a written, line-by-line scope of the project.
The company also tackles the adjacent work that often accompanies a new lawn, such as paver patios, walkways, driveway pavers, retaining walls, yard drainage, and front yard landscaping. This allows homeowners to plan turf and hardscape elements together as a single, cohesive project.
For those comparing options, the company provides a current guide to artificial turf installation cost in Los Angeles and further details on its artificial turf installation service.
About Option 1 Builders
Option 1 Builders is a licensed California general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) located at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436. The company specializes in artificial turf, putting greens, pavers, retaining walls, and yard drainage across Los Angeles County and maintains a 5.0 Google rating. Free estimates are available at option1buildersinc.com or by calling 818-297-2475.
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Why it matters: As California’s drought cycles intensify, artificial turf is no longer just an aesthetic choice—it’s a water-conservation strategy. A warranty this long signals that proper subsurface engineering, not just the grass blades, is what makes a synthetic lawn a durable investment for homeowners navigating the region’s arid future.
