Apartments, townhomes, and multifamily
Artificial turf for multifamily properties, DFW.
Pet-friendly dog runs, rooftop decks, pool courtyards, and common-area lawns built to handle hundreds of residents. Commercial-grade installs with a 10-year product warranty. Bearcat serves apartment developers and property managers across Dallas, Fort Worth, and surrounding suburbs.
BBB Accredited · Commercial warranty · COI available · Installs while occupied
Built for property managers, designed for residents.
Multifamily outdoor amenities are a leasing tool as much as a maintenance item. A well-designed dog run or pool courtyard drives renewals and commands a lease premium. The problem with natural grass in DFW is that it cannot hold up to the foot traffic and the summer heat at the same time. After two seasons, a natural amenity lawn turns into a muddy, patchy liability. Artificial turf looks the same in August as it did in March.
Bearcat installs commercial-grade turf specified for high-traffic multifamily applications: 80-plus oz face weight, reinforced seams, and a permeable base that handles the drainage demands of a shared space used daily. We install while units are occupied, phase work to minimize disruption, and deliver a finished space the property manager can photograph for marketing within 24 hours of completion.
Common multifamily applications.
Dog runs and pet areas
The top amenity request at DFW apartment communities. Permeable base, antimicrobial infill option, and a turf surface that handles heavy daily use without wearing out.
Rooftop decks and pool courtyards
Turf outperforms pavers for barefoot comfort, heat retention, and pool-deck aesthetics. Thin-profile install designed around existing drains and structural load limits.
Commercial-grade durability
80-plus oz face weight, reinforced seams, and commercial-rated backing. No residential-grade shortcuts. Built to hold up under hundreds of residents.
Low ongoing cost
No mowing contract, no irrigation, no seasonal replanting. Most properties recover the install cost in 4 to 6 years through maintenance savings, with the amenity premium on top.
What a Bearcat commercial install includes.
- +Site visit and fixed-price proposal, no cost
- +Commercial-grade product: 80-plus oz face weight, reinforced primary and secondary backing
- +Permeable base designed for shared-use drainage demands
- +Antimicrobial infill available for pet areas and dog runs
- +Phased install schedule to minimize disruption to occupied units
- +10-year manufacturer product warranty, 1-year Bearcat installation warranty
- +Certificate of insurance naming property ownership entity as additional insured
- +No subcontractors: Bearcat crew from excavation through final walk
Multifamily turf questions, answered.
How much does multifamily artificial turf cost per square foot? +
Commercial multifamily installs typically run $11 to $18 per square foot installed, depending on product grade, base preparation required, and site access. Dog run and pet area builds sometimes include an antimicrobial infill upgrade that adds $1 to $2 per sqft. Projects with rooftop or elevated deck access add mobilization cost. Bearcat provides a fixed-price proposal after a site visit, with no price changes at install.
What product is appropriate for high-traffic apartment courtyards? +
High-traffic common areas need a commercial-grade product with 80 oz or higher face weight, a reinforced primary and secondary backing, and a blade that resists matting under repeated foot traffic. Bearcat specifies products from manufacturers with commercial product lines rated for amenity-area applications. We do not install residential-grade products in multifamily settings.
How do you handle pet waste in a shared dog run or pet area? +
Shared pet areas use a permeable turf backing over a crushed granite or gravel base that allows liquid to drain completely through. Solid waste is removed with standard pickup. An optional antimicrobial infill suppresses odor-causing bacteria and is highly recommended for shared pet areas with multiple dogs. We design the drainage plane so waste does not pool or pond at the turf surface.
Can you install turf while residents are living in the property? +
Yes. Bearcat manages multifamily installs to minimize disruption to occupied units. We schedule in phases where possible, keep the active work zone contained, and remove equipment and debris at the end of each day. For dog runs, we coordinate with the property manager to post temporary closure notices and restore access within the agreed project timeline.
What is the warranty on a commercial multifamily turf install? +
Multifamily installs carry a 10-year manufacturer product warranty on commercial-grade turf and a 1-year Bearcat installation warranty on seams, edges, and base performance. The warranty stays with the property and transfers to subsequent owners. Bearcat carries general liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance naming the property ownership entity as additional insured.
How does artificial turf impact water and maintenance costs for property managers? +
A 10,000 sqft amenity lawn in DFW can cost $8,000 to $15,000 per year in irrigation, mowing contracts, fertilization, seasonal replanting, and pest control. Artificial turf eliminates the irrigation bill entirely and reduces ongoing maintenance to periodic brushing and pet area cleaning. Most multifamily properties see a full return on the turf investment within 4 to 6 years through maintenance savings alone, not counting the amenity value and lease premium a well-designed outdoor space commands.
Can Bearcat install turf on a rooftop deck or elevated pool deck? +
Yes. Rooftop and elevated installs require a thin-profile product with perforated or flow-through backing that directs water to the existing drain system rather than pooling on the membrane. Bearcat designs the turf layout around existing drain locations and uses an appropriate pad system for the substrate. We have installed turf on rooftop decks, upper-level pool decks, and balcony-adjacent amenity areas across DFW.
Let us scope your amenity project.
Send us your site plan or square footage estimate and we will reply within 1 business day with a line-item proposal and a certificate of insurance.