Ten miles north on Highway 65
Artificial Grass in Lincoln, CA
Synthetic lawns for a city that grew from 11,000 to nearly 50,000 people in twenty years.
- Free in-person measuring and design
- Itemized written quote before work starts
- Drainage planned for Placer County hardpan soils
Artificial Grass for a Fast-Growing City
Artificial grass in Lincoln usually goes into newer homes. Lincoln, about 10 miles north of Roseville on Highway 65, was a quiet railroad and pottery town until Sacramento's suburbs reached it in the mid-1990s. It grew from 11,205 people in 2000 to 42,819 in 2010, a 282% jump, and reached 49,757 by 2020. Most of those homes came with builder lawns over compacted pads, and owners are converting them to synthetic grass.
Clay country
Lincoln is home to Gladding, McBean, the pottery founded after clay deposits of the Ione Formation were discovered in the early 1870s. That clay history is a reminder that Lincoln-area soils can be heavy and slow to drain. On new-construction lots, builder pads add another compacted layer. We test drainage, grade the subgrade toward an outlet, and add a drain line in landlocked backyards.
Owners and HOAs
About 81.3% of Lincoln's occupied homes were owner-occupied in 2020, among the highest rates in the region, and many neighborhoods have HOAs with architectural review. California Civil Code Section 4735 bars associations from prohibiting artificial turf; they can review color, product and layout. We supply data sheets, samples and a site plan.
Sunny and hot
Lincoln gets nearly 250 sunny days a year, July highs average 94, and the record is 115. Synthetic grass in full sun gets hot. In wide-open new yards with young trees, we suggest lighter-toned turf, shade sails over play and pet areas, and leaving the hottest corners for planting or decomposed granite.
Popular Lincoln projects
- Front lawns in HOA neighborhoods
- Backyard putting greens
- Dog runs along new fence lines
- Turf around new pools and patios
Pricing
National published ranges put installed artificial grass at about $6 to $22 per square foot. On new lots, removal is usually quick, but drainage on heavy soil can add cost. Your written estimate lists each item.
Golf and retirement communities
Lincoln has a large share of active-adult and golf-oriented neighborhoods where owners want low-maintenance yards and often a small putting green. Greens need a more precise base than a lawn; we compact in thin lifts, screed the top and shape gentle breaks. HomeAdvisor puts most backyard greens between $3,500 and $9,000.
Young trees, full sun
New neighborhoods have young trees that do not yet shade much. Plan turf for areas that get afternoon shade from the house, or add a shade sail over play and pet spaces.
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for a Lincoln estimate.What to Know in Lincoln
- Rapid growth. Lincoln grew from 11,205 residents in 2000 to 42,819 in 2010, a 282% increase, and to 49,757 in 2020.
- Mostly owners. The 2020 census counted 19,480 housing units, 97.1% occupied; 81.3% of occupied homes were owner-occupied.
- Clay and pottery. Clay deposits of the Ione Formation, found in the early 1870s, led to the founding of Gladding, McBean & Co., the pottery Lincoln is known for.
- Sunny climate. Lincoln has nearly 250 sunny days a year, an average July high of 94 degrees, a record high of 115 and about 20.45 inches of precipitation.
Lincoln Questions
Is artificial grass common in Lincoln HOAs?
It is increasingly common. HOAs can review the design but cannot prohibit artificial turf under California law. We prepare the application materials.
Will turf drain on my new-construction lot?
Builder pads and clay soils drain slowly, so we grade the base to an outlet and add a drain line where needed.
How hot does turf get in a Lincoln summer?
In full sun it gets much hotter than grass. Lighter colors, shade sails and rinsing help.
How long does installation take?
Most Lincoln front or backyards take one to three days.
Can you add a putting green in a Lincoln backyard?
Yes. Most backyard greens fall between $3,500 and $9,000 on HomeAdvisor’s 2026 data. We design it with you.
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