Artificial Grass in Auburn, CA

Artificial grass in Auburn is a foothill job. Auburn, the Placer County seat, sits at about 1,227 feet on Interstate 80, roughly 800 feet above where the North and Middle Forks of the American River meet. It gets far more rain than Roseville, about 36 inches a year on 67 days, and colder nights, about 20 a year at or below freezing. Lots are often sloped, rocky or terraced. A synthetic lawn here has to drain a lot of water and stay anchored on a grade.

Built for heavy winter rain

With roughly 36 inches of precipitation a year, and 64.87 inches in the wet year of 1983, drainage is the whole story in Auburn. We shape the subgrade so water runs through the base to a planned exit, add a perforated drain line on terraces and in backyards without a natural outlet, and keep water away from foundations and retaining walls.

Cold snaps

Auburn's record low is 5 degrees, set December 9, 2013, and snow occasionally falls, with a record of 10.7 inches in 1972. Frost and snow do not harm artificial grass. A wet base that freezes can, which is another reason drainage comes first.

Hot summer days, too

Auburn still averages about 63 days a year at or above 90 degrees and about 7 at or above 100, so play and pet areas benefit from shade.

Gold Rush lots

Gold was discovered in Auburn on May 16, 1848, and Old Town still has mid-1800s buildings. Older in-town lots can have old fill, stone walls and buried debris. We remove what does not belong and compact a clean base.

Homes and households

Auburn had 13,776 residents in 2020 and 6,370 housing units; 59.5% of occupied homes were owner-occupied.

Popular Auburn projects

• Terraced backyard lawns with drain lines
• Small front lawns on steep streets
• Dog runs that stay out of the mud in winter
• Putting greens on level patio pads

Pricing

National published ranges put installed artificial grass at about $6 to $22 per square foot. Slopes, rock and drain lines add cost; your written estimate lists each item.

Retaining walls

Terraced Auburn lots often have stone, block or timber retaining walls. Water must not build up behind them. We add a gravel strip or drain line along the base of each wall and grade the turf to carry water toward it.

Old Town and in-town lots

In-town lots near Old Town are often small and close to the street. A compact synthetic lawn suits them well, and a single day is usually enough for the install.

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