Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Artificial Turf Installation in Michigan

We graded 5 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.9%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 3,678 Google reviews of 29 top-rated artificial turf installation nationwide; 5 of them in Michigan. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sod installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sod installation” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about sod installation

ScottLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

Andy’s did a wonderful job of landscaping our backyard. They removed an old concrete patio and a lawn of weeds, and replaced them with a beautiful paver patio, edging, gravel, and new lawn., and cleaned out the border beds and brought in new compost. The work was fantastic, and the crew fast, efficient, and a…

Great priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingConcrete masonry
Michael5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

We were really happy with Andy and his team. They worked with our plan and delivered with a fair price. We will definitely use them in the future for our landscaping needs.

Great priceLandscape installationsLawn landscapingGrading & resloping
Peggy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

Andy and his team did a fantastic job reconfiguring our backyard drainage system, installing a well-designed area of gravel around the back perimeter, replanting some bushes, resodding, and more. We no longer have flooded areas after heavy rains, and it looks great. In addition, Andy is very responsive. Big…

Reasonable priceGarden designSod installationYard drainage
LanceLocal Guide · 96 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 11 months ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

We hired Andy to do a complete redo of our front lawn including sod and New foundation plantings. We were very happy with his design proposals and the work was done in a timely manner. We are very happy with the end result and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Reasonable priceWalkway landscapingLandscape installationsSod installation
Shawn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

It’s been a full year almost using Andy’s and it’s been a great experience. They’re always on time and my lawn never looked better. They are full service and can handle any task I throw at them. Highly recommend this company.

Great priceGreen landscapingSod installationGroundskeeping
Gordon4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape Services

I couldn’t be happier with the work Andy and his team did on my yard. They completely removed my old lawn, installed a new sprinkler system, added a proper drainage setup, regraded the slope, and laid down beautiful new sod. From start to finish, Andy was awesome to deal with—professional, honest, and easy to…

Great priceGrass seedingLandscape installationsLawn landscaping

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of artificial turf installation).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Andy's Landscape Services logoAndy's Landscape ServicesBerkley, MIA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.94—
2SportZturf East Michigan logoSportZturf East MichiganBerkley, MIA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
3Great Lakes Landscape Design logoGreat Lakes Landscape DesignBerkley, MIA 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.86—
4Turf Doctor logoTurf DoctorBerkley, MIA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.80—
5SYNLawn Michigan logoSYNLawn MichiganBerkley, MIB 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%67+42.6Reliability 28%55+15.5Replies to reviews 8%82+6.8Experts Score= 65Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BC––AA4.72—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Artificial Turf Installation in Michigan at a glance

How the 5 artificial turf installation we rated in Michigan compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A480%
  • Grade B120%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up240%
  • 4.80–4.89★240%
  • 4.60–4.79★120%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality38522%
  • Professionalism39823%
  • Responsiveness36121%
  • Punctuality30617%
  • Value29917%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price27832%
  • Reasonable53162%
  • Overpriced101%
  • Not sure415%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.