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Does artificial turf need drainage?
Yes. Turf is only as reliable as the drainage system beneath it. A professional plan evaluates the existing grade, base material, permeable backing, and where water will move during Georgia downpours.
Updated August 22, 2026
Quality synthetic turf is designed to let water pass through its backing, but that alone does not solve drainage. The sub-base beneath the turf needs to be properly graded and compacted so water moves away from the house and does not collect at low points.
Drainage design is site-specific. Some yards only need corrected grading and a permeable aggregate base; others may need catch basins, channel drains, or connections to a safe outlet. The right answer depends on soil, slope, roof runoff, hardscape, and local conditions.
Before choosing an installer, ask how they evaluate drainage and what they will do if they find soft soil or trapped water. A clear, written drainage approach is more useful than a generic promise that the turf “drains.”
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