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Turn the slab into
space you can use.

Concrete does not absorb water, the surface can run hot, and a rooftop or balcony answers to someone else. We check the slab, slope, drains and approvals first, then write the scope.

  • Written warranty
  • Our own crew — no subs
  • Free on-site quote

In the form, tell us the surface (patio, pool deck, rooftop or balcony), ZIP, approximate area and any HOA or building approval needed under What are you looking for?

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Real finished projects below

You are here because

The hard surface is the problem.

A bare slab you never use

The concrete is hot, plain and not somewhere you want to sit.

Water that has nowhere to go

You worry rain or rinse water will pool under the turf and smell.

Is this even allowed?

Your HOA, landlord or building may need to approve before you order anything.

Edges, doors and steps

Thresholds, planters and drains need to look right and work.

Heat and glare

Sun on a slab, and reflection off nearby windows, worry you.

A dog on a balcony

You want to know where rinse water goes before the dog uses it.

Real finished projects

Finished patios and lawns.

These are real finished TurfMastro projects from our gallery. The poolside and patio photos show turf next to hard surfaces, but they are not before and after pairs and not rooftop or balcony projects. Ask what applies to your substrate.

Finished poolside patio with turf, lounge chairs and a covered outdoor area
Poolside patio
Finished house and covered patio opening onto a broad turf lawn at twilight
Covered patio and lawn
Finished TurfMastro side yard with square stepping stones set into turf
Stepping stones in turf

Browse the full project gallery

How it works

Three steps. No guessing.

  1. Free on-site quote and written scope

    We look at the slab, slope, drains, edges and access, and confirm the scope in writing.

  2. Surface prep, drainage, premium turf

    The surface is prepared and turf installed by our own crew. What goes under the turf depends on the substrate.

  3. Final walkthrough and written warranty

    We walk the finished work with you, go over care, and hand over the written warranty.

Straight answers

What hard-surface owners ask first.

Where the water goes

Turf lets water through, but concrete does not. The slab needs enough slope and a drain or edge for water to leave. Drainage is part of our standard installation, not an extra. Read the drainage guide.

Heat on a slab

In a Brigham Young University study, synthetic turf averaged about 117°F over the day, compared with 94°F for concrete. Turf over a sunny slab is hot in summer without shade. Cooling infill does not promise safe temperatures. Read the heat guide.

Windows and reflection

Sunlight reflected off energy-efficient windows can damage turf, and some manufacturer warranties exclude that damage. Tell us what faces the area.

Rooftops, balconies and approval

Check with the building owner, property manager or association before you order. We cannot guarantee roof suitability or provide structural advice.

What is in the scope

Standard installation includes drainage, base preparation, old-grass haul-away, a free design concept and cooling infill. On a slab the substrate decides what applies, and padding is not assumed.

Pets

If dogs will use it, rinse water has to drain away too, and turf is not odor-free. See pet turf.

Ten questions before buying

Common questions.

Can artificial turf go directly over my concrete patio?

Often yes, but the slab has to be assessed first. A hard surface does not absorb water, so we look at the slope, drains, cracks and edges before we recommend anything. We do not reuse an over-soil plan on a slab, and we confirm what works for your surface in the written quote.

Will water drain or sit under the turf on my slab?

Turf lets water through, but concrete does not. The slab needs enough slope and a drain or open edge for rain and rinse water to leave. Drainage is part of our standard installation, not a paid add-on, and on site we look at where water goes now. We cannot prevent standing water on every surface or promise all-weather use.

How are edges and transitions at doors, steps and planters handled?

Transitions are looked at one by one: door thresholds, steps, planters, drains and the edge of the slab. We plan the finished edge and the height at each with you before work starts, and we show it in the written scope.

How is turf attached to concrete, and what about a membrane?

Over a slab the turf is not anchored into soil, so the attachment method depends on the surface, the turf and the use, and we confirm it on site and in writing. If a membrane or waterproofing layer is involved, that belongs to the building owner and the roofing or waterproofing professional. We do not provide waterproofing or structural engineering.

Can you put turf on my rooftop deck or balcony?

Sometimes, but we cannot guarantee that a given roof or balcony is suitable. Load, drainage, the membrane and the building rules have to be checked by the people responsible for the structure. Tell us what you have, and we review the surface and what you need from the owner before we write a scope.

Do I need approval from my HOA, landlord or building?

For rooftops, balconies and shared buildings, check with the building owner, property manager or association before you order anything, and get the approval in writing. We cannot promise approval, and we do not interpret local ordinances. For a private patio, still check your HOA rules.

Will turf on concrete get too hot?

In direct sun, yes, and a sunny slab holds that heat. Our standard installation includes cooling infill, but it does not promise safe temperatures for bare feet or paws and it is not automatically right for every assembly. Plan shade, rinse before use and check the surface by hand.

Can my dog use turf on a patio or balcony, and how do I clean it?

Yes, if rinse water has somewhere to drain. Without drainage, odor can build up, so settle the water path before installing. Pet areas need waste pickup and regular rinsing, and turf is not odor-free. A balcony or rooftop pet area needs that plan first.

What does the installed scope include on a hard surface?

Our standard installation includes drainage, base preparation, old-grass haul-away, a free design concept and cooling infill. On a slab the substrate decides what applies: there may be no grass to haul away, and what goes under the turf depends on the surface. Padding is not assumed. Substrate work and other trades or permits are listed in the written quote.

What maintenance will it need?

You skip mowing, but you will still clear leaves and debris, brush the surface now and then, and rinse. Hard surfaces need more attention to where rinse water goes, and pets mean waste pickup. We go over the care at the final walkthrough.

Turn the slab into
space you can use.

Tell us the surface, ZIP and what you want it to do. A free on-site quote with the full scope in writing, from our own crew.

Free yard design concept

Request your
estimate

Tell us about your yard. A Houston TurfMastro advisor will call you.

Sources

  1. Penn State Center for Sports Surface Research, effect of irrigation on synthetic turf temperature (2015)
  2. Brigham Young University, synthetic surface heat study (Williams and Pulley)
  3. TigerTurf, warranty terms
  4. Synthetic Grass Warehouse, synthetic turf drainage and flooding
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