Design + measure
We measure the area, note trees, drains and easements on your survey, and choose turf and infill with you on your Fort Lauderdale property.
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Artificial turf in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale requires a landscaping permit to install or replace landscaping, and turf is no exception. We’ve built turf-joint driveways and pool decks across the city and handle the permits through LauderBuild.
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Built for Fort Lauderdale
Turf that drains on coastal lots.
Many Fort Lauderdale homes are on the water or on low, sandy lots where heavy rain sits for hours. A turf area has to drain at least as well as the lawn it replaces, so we build a washed, porous rock base and set grades that move water away from the house and toward your yard, not your neighbor’s.
On waterfront lots, the state turf rule keeps turf back from the water unless there’s a seawall or bulkhead between them. We plan where the turf stops along the water and how the edge is anchored to resist wind and flooding.
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Fort Lauderdale turf rules
What Fort Lauderdale and the state ask for.
We’re a State of Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1527850). We check the rules for your lot, prepare any permit, and schedule inspections. Here’s what applies:
- The City’s Unified Land Development Regulations (Sec. 47-21.5) require a landscaping permit for installing, removing or replacing landscaping.
- Landscaping work in the City right-of-way, including the swale, needs a separate Engineering right-of-way permit.
- Properties that are historic landmarks or in historic districts may need a Certificate of Appropriateness. In 2026 the Historic Preservation Board denied an after-the-fact request for turf at a beachfront landmark.
- All applications go through LauderBuild. The state’s new $7,500 building permit exemption doesn’t waive zoning or landscaping rules.
- Since May 19, 2026, Florida Rule 62-308.100 sets minimum standards for synthetic turf on single-family lots of 1 acre or less. Under section 125.572, Florida Statutes, a city can’t ban turf on those lots that meets the standards, but it can still regulate drainage and environmental impacts.
- The state standards keep turf out of swales, ditches and stormwater ponds, out of tree drip lines unless a certified arborist approves, and away from lakes and canals, and they don’t allow in-ground irrigation of turf areas.
Sources: Fort Lauderdale ULDR Sec. 47-21; City of Fort Lauderdale Engineering Permits; City Commission memo 26-0220; City of Fort Lauderdale HB 803 permit exemption; Florida Rule 62-308.100; Section 125.572, Florida Statutes; Florida DEP Synthetic Turf FAQ. Turf rules changed in 2026 and cities are still updating their codes, so we confirm the current requirements with the city before every job. This is general information, not legal advice.
Artificial turf options in Fort Lauderdale
Pick the look. We build the base that drains.
Turf fails from the bottom up. Every install gets a porous rock base, proper slope, anchored edges and seams you can’t see.
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Backyard + side-yard lawns
↗02No-mow turf lawns on a drained rock base, with clean edges at beds and walkways.
Turf-joint driveways
↗03Concrete panels with turf strips, each joint built on its own drained base.
Pool decks with turf
↗04Turf lines and lawn areas planned with the deck so the pool area drains.
Putting greens
↗05Shaped putting surfaces with fringe turf, next to the pool or patio.
Pet areas
↗06Turf with a pet-friendly infill and a base that rinses clean.
Pavers + turf
↗Stone or paver slabs set with turf joints for a softer modern look.
How a Fort Lauderdale turf job gets built
Four steps from layout to finished lawn.
The base in step three decides whether the turf drains after a summer storm, so we don’t rush it.
Permit + approvals
We prepare the Fort Lauderdale turf or landscaping permit and any HOA submittal, and schedule the install once approved.
Remove + base
We remove sod and roots, cap sprinkler heads in turf areas, set edging, and compact a washed, porous rock base without sealing the soil below.
Lay, seam + infill
We roll out and seam the turf, anchor every edge, brush in the infill, and walk the finished area with you.
Our project work
Turf work by our crews.
Real photos from Concrete Solutions Today job sites. Each caption shows where the project was built.
Fort Lauderdale turf questions
What Fort Lauderdale homeowners ask first.
Clear answers before you get quotes.
Do I need a permit for artificial turf in Fort Lauderdale?+
The City’s land development code requires a landscaping permit to install or replace landscaping, and swale work needs an Engineering right-of-way permit. We confirm which permits your project needs and file them in LauderBuild.
I live in a historic district. Can I install turf?+
Possibly, but expect review. Landmarks and historic district properties can need a Certificate of Appropriateness, and the Historic Preservation Board has denied turf at a landmark property. We check your property’s status first.
How close to the seawall can turf go?+
The state standards keep turf back from waterbodies unless a physical barrier like a seawall or bulkhead separates them. With a seawall, turf can usually run closer to it. We anchor the edge so wind and storm surge can’t lift it.
Does turf work for a turf-joint driveway?+
Yes. Turf joints between concrete panels are one of our most popular Fort Lauderdale designs, like the sunburst driveway above. Each joint gets a drained base so it doesn’t sink under tires.
Start with the design
Planning artificial turf in Fort Lauderdale?
Send us a photo of the area and a rough size. We’ll schedule a site visit, bring turf samples, and walk you through layout, base, permit and timeline.