How Much Does Artificial Turf Cleaning Cost in San Diego?

At The Turf Company, professional artificial turf cleaning in San Diego starts at $249 for areas up to 500 sq ft, and pet odor treatment starts at $349. Turf restoration starts at $499 and recurring care starts at $149 per month, with your final price set by turf size, odor level and condition.

Below is what each service includes, what moves the price up or down, and how to compare quotes so you know what you are paying for.

2026 turf care prices at a glance

Starting prices cover areas up to 500 sq ft. Larger yards are priced by size after a free assessment.

Recurring care plans

Recurring care keeps turf from slipping back to where it started, which is usually cheaper than paying for a big correction later.

Recurring plans cover routine care. Major repairs, drainage correction, full infill replacement and severe odor remediation are quoted separately before any work.

What changes the price

Six things decide where your yard lands above the starting price:

1. Size. Starting prices cover up to 500 sq ft. Bigger areas take more time, water and product.
2. Odor level. A light smell needs one treatment. Years of build-up may need extra flushing or partial infill replacement.
3. Number of dogs. More dogs means more urine in the infill and usually more treatment.
4. Infill condition. Compacted or contaminated infill needs decompaction or a top-off.
5. Drainage. Low spots and slow drainage trap odor and may need correction.
6. Repairs. Lifted seams, loose edges and burns are quoted separately after inspection.

Why some quotes are much cheaper

If one quote is far below another, the two services are probably not the same. A low price often means a surface rinse and a quick brush. That makes turf look better for a few days but leaves the odor source in the infill.

Before you book anyone, ask:

• Do you flush the infill, or only rinse the surface?
• What product do you use for odor, and is it enzyme-based and safe for pets?
• Do you brush or decompact the infill?
• What happens if the smell comes back?
• Is the price fixed before you start?

With The Turf Company, the answers are yes, non-toxic and enzyme-based, yes, a free re-treatment within 14 days, and yes.

DIY cleaning vs professional cleaning

DIY care is worth doing between visits. A hose, a stiff broom and a pet-safe enzyme turf cleaner keep a clean yard clean. What DIY cannot do well is flush compacted infill, decompact it, or reach urine build-up in the backing. That is the work that removes odor for weeks instead of days.

A practical approach for most San Diego homes: rinse and brush weekly yourself, and book professional cleaning every 4–8 weeks if you have dogs, or every 3–6 months if you do not.

Cleaning vs replacing: the cost difference

Replacing artificial turf means removing the old turf and infill and putting in new turf, so it costs many times more than a cleaning or restoration. Plenty of turf that looks finished can be brought back with deep cleaning or restoration for a fraction of that. Our guide to repair, restore or replace walks through how to tell which one you need.

How to get an exact price

1. Send a request with a photo or two of your turf.
2. Get a reply within 2 business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.
3. Free assessment, usually scheduled within 2–4 days, from photos or on site.
4. A clear price before any work starts. No surprises.

Pet odor treatments include our 14-day guarantee: if the odor returns within 14 days, we re-treat it free.