Artificial turf in Reading, PA
Reading (Berks County) has about 94,903 residents. Here is what the local climate means for a turf lawn, which of our nine lines we would pick, and who can install it.
The climate in Reading, in numbers
Summer highs in Reading average 84 F, a moderate summer where turf stays comfortable underfoot all day.
Rainfall is about 45 inches a year. Drainage matters more than drought here; every line we sell has a perforated backing that lets water pass through.
USDA hardiness zone 7a.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station READING SPAATZ FLD, PA US (3 miles from Reading).
- Summer high
- 84 F
- Winter low
- 25 F
- Rain a year
- 45 in
- USDA zone
- 7a
Turf lines that fit Reading
All nine lines ship here at the same price as anywhere else, $2.60 to $3.50 per square foot. These are the ones we would start with for this climate.
Home Prestige$3.40 / sq ft
A full, natural look for a mild climate where the lawn is used all year.
Size and price itTrue Natural$2.60 / sq ft
The value line: a natural tone at the lowest price per square foot.
Size and price itPaw Pro$3.20 / sq ft
For dogs: a shorter pile that drains fast and rinses clean.
Size and price itTrue Putt$3.20 / sq ft
For a backyard putting green: a short, dense pile with a true roll.
Size and price it
The $10 comes off a later turf order. Turf is cut to your length and cannot be returned, so a sample is the safe first step.
Delivery to Reading
Turf ships by freight on a pallet within 3 days of your order. Delivery to a commercial address with a dock or forklift is free. Delivery to a home address is $200, which pays for the liftgate truck. Rolls are 15 ft wide and heavy; plan where the pallet will sit. Samples ship by parcel, included in the $10.
Installers we like in Reading
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near Reading with strong public ratings. You hire them directly; we are not part of the contract. Ask for a base, seam and infill plan in writing.
Eagle Landscapes, LLC
Reading · 5.0 stars (41 reviews)
Linares Landscaping Services
Reading · 5.0 stars (15 reviews)
L&J Landscaping
Reading · 5.0 stars (10 reviews)
Lush Emerald Landscapes, LLC
Reading · 5.0 stars (6 reviews)
Walker's Mower & Equipment
Reading · 4.6 stars (114 reviews)
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