09/28/2026
Sub-base preparation is no joke. 🏗️
What you don’t see underneath your synthetic lawn is what actually determines how long it lasts.
Crushed limestone creates the load-bearing foundation and structural drainage system for your entire yard.
Without a heavy-duty aggregate base, shifting ground and heavy Texas rains will quickly lead to sinkholes, surface ripples, and standing water.
That’s why we recommend a full 4 inches of compacted crushed limestone base on our standard residential installations.
Skimping on sub-base depth might shave costs off gravel and excavation upfront, but cutting it down to 1 or 2 inches guarantees your turf will sag, hold moisture, and fail prematurely.
Proper depth provides the compaction density needed to support foot traffic and let water drain freely.
If a quote seems unusually low, check the base spec.
We’d always rather haul the extra tonnage and build a foundation that lasts decades than cut depth just to offer a cheaper estimate.
Right base. Right depth. No shortcuts.