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Before Covering With Artificial Turf

Pinned and sealed. Verify what needs access before installing.

What is about to happen?

Natural grass is being removed, the ground compacted, and artificial turf is being rolled out and pinned.

What hidden system could be affected?

Irrigation systems (which may no longer be needed), yard drains, and septic lids.

What clues or records may help?

Walk the yard carefully before excavation. Mark every single sprinkler head, valve box, and drain grate.

What does the visible surface not guarantee?

Turf installers will cover everything to make the yard look perfectly flat. If you don't tell them to leave a drain exposed, they will carpet right over it.

What becomes expensive if wrong?

Covering a yard drain with artificial turf will cause the turf to flood and lift during heavy rains. Finding the drain later requires pulling up glued or pinned seams, which ruins the seamless look.

When should local confirmation happen?

Before the base is compacted. Ensure all drains are raised to the final height of the turf and cut cleanly around.

Need to verify?

Contact a Drainage Contractor before you cover.

Call 877-735-2796 to connect with local specialists