After spending months researching and interviewing different turf companies (almost going with another), we chose Bay Area Turf and we couldn't have been more happy with our decision.

Matt was straightforward and honest from the beginning and was a delightful professional all the way until the end. It was supposed to take 3 days to do our backyard, but Matt and his crew of 3 other guys all worked hard from early in the morning until the end of the day and got it done in 2 days!

They were very efficient, worked well together and what I liked most was that they were happy and having a good time doing their jobs! No one complained and they were always smiling and laughing, listening to their country music, which I thought was funny for a few young guys working in cities like Oakland and SF.

Our yard was fairly big and had some major drainage issues as well as roots from trees, but Matt knew precisely what to do and how to dig in a French drain on one side while tenderly cutting roots from a big tree on the other side.

A week before the project, we wanted to consider different grass product and Matt went out of his way to FedEx a box with 4 samples for us to look at again. We ended up choosing the Diamond Pro Spring as it was the most durable for our 2 kids and 2 dogs.

Matt was very knowledgeable and patient, answering every question with respect and regard for our needs and interests. He was not the slick, salesman type but rather a hard working, down-to-earth, honest businessman who I trusted to do a good job. And he did a great job, actually!

My family and I are very satisfied with the service, the product and the results of Bay Area Turf's transformation of our old difficult to manage grass yard, to a low to no maintenance and very "green" and eco-friendly turf yard.

Feel free to contact me if you want any more feedback or kudos on Matt.

Ok, so a company representative finally got back to me and explained the mixup. We met last week and they are back in my good graces!

Matt and his crew were great - came on time, finished quicker than expected, worked very hard, managed to clear out our concrete posted planter box and get rid of a pesky rodent en route to finishing it off with a great looking artificial turf surface that looks awesome. I have already recommended Bay Area Turf to family and friends and Id use them again for sure.

We called Bay Area Turf for a quote and they canceled on us three different times. The last time was 25 minutes before they were supposed to arrive and it was by email, not even a phone call!!!

Needless to say we will not being using with them!

What was once a useless corner in my yard is now the focal point of my property, and its all thanks to Matt and his crew. We had approximately 800 square feet of dirt and gravel surrounded by shady redwood trees that we could really do nothing with. I have two small kids. My yard really had no place for them to let loose and get the wiggles out except for the driveway. That just seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Keeping them cooped up in the house all day was driving them and me crazy, but I was reluctant to have my toddler play in a big gravel pit. My wife did the research and tried plant after plant but nothing would grow, because the spot gets absolutely no sunlight. Finally we decided to bite the bullet and go with turf.
I had several well know companies come to the house and give me their spiel about how great their grass was and how it could drain like 500 gallons of water a second. One company was here for three hours giving us the hard sell. They were very convincing but their prices were outrageous. Eventually I found Bay Area Turf on Yelp. Out of everyone they were the highest rated but seemed like the smallest company. I called Matt and he came all the way out to hercules from Livermore. He was here for all of ten minutes which was great because my young natives were getting restless. He took his measurements let us keep samples of the grass and was gone. A few hours later he got back to me with a price that was way more than fair, so I gave him the green light.
His crew was in and out in a day and a half, and the yard looks amazing. All the guys were incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating to the endless questions and prying eyes of my family. Matt even used his Bobcat to tear up a tree stump for me out of the kindness of his heart. In truth I think he was a curious as I was to see if he could actually do it. A few days before they arrived I installed a french drain in the area where the grass was to go. To give me peace of mind they insisted on digging that part by hand so they wouldn't dammage my work. I really enjoyed having these guys take care of the project for me. I used to be a carpenter for over a decade and know what quality craftsmanship, and excellent customer service looks like. You can tell that they take pride in their work and are hungry for opportunity.
As for the install what can I say. The lawn is level and flat and the edge is contoured to my tree line. Another company was going to charge me extra for this but they took care of it because it looked best. That part of my yard is now the go to spot for everyone including my dog. It was well worth the money. If you have read this far you are obviously interested in turf. I dont need to convince you how great it is. My only advice is to give Bay Area Turf a shot. From my experience you really can't go wrong.

Fast, half the cost of competitors, efficient, good communication, small business, independently run. Were able to get ours done in one day, were able to schedule much sooner than the competition could. Happy happy happy to enjoy my new yeard this summer!!