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Artificial grass cost in McAllen
Installed prices in Texas typically run $8 to $15 per square foot. Here is what that means for your yard.
Cost calculator
An estimate range, not a quote. Typical installed price range in Texas as of November 2026. Your written quote sets the actual price.
What moves the price
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Size | Larger areas cost less per square foot; very small jobs cost more per foot because crew and delivery costs are fixed. |
| Access | A yard a machine can reach is cheaper than one where everything is carried through a gate. |
| What is there now | Removing thick St. Augustine and Bermuda lawn, roots or old concrete adds labour and haul-off. |
| Base and drainage | Clay-heavy soil needs a deeper crushed-stone base. This is the part not to skimp on. |
| Grass chosen | Taller, denser and cooler-running products cost more. |
| Pet or putting systems | Odour-control infill, extra drainage, or a shaped green with cups add to the per-foot price. |
| Sprinklers | Capping or moving lines needs a licensed irrigator in Texas and is priced separately. |
What is in a proper quote
- Measured square footage and a drawing of the area
- Depth and material of the base
- The exact grass product and its written manufacturer warranty
- Infill type
- Edging and how seams are joined
- Haul-off of the old lawn
- Total price, payment schedule and start date
Turf against a natural lawn over time
A natural lawn has no large upfront cost but carries water, mowing, fertiliser and re-sodding every year. Turf is the reverse: most of the cost is on day one. Whether it pays back depends on your water bill and what you pay for lawn care now; we will work through your own numbers on the call rather than quote an average.