WB Rubber does the base work ourselves. We do not sub it out to a grading company that has never installed a rubber floor. Our crew understands what the finished product needs, which means the prep work actually matches the installation requirements.
Installing artificial turf on a poorly compacted base is a recipe for low spots, drainage failure, and short turf life. We build the right base from the ground up using properly graded aggregate.
Crushed granite or decomposed granite compacted to specification provides the drainage layer and structural support that synthetic turf needs to perform and last.
We distribute crumb rubber, silica sand, or organic infill evenly across the turf surface to achieve correct blade performance, cushion, and drainage.
High spots and low spots on a concrete slab create visible waves in rubber flooring and cause long-term edge lifting. We grind high spots and fill low areas before installation.
For significantly uneven interior concrete, self-leveling underlayment creates a perfectly flat surface that rubber bonds to cleanly and permanently.
For equestrian facilities, farm areas, and outdoor rubber installations, proper soil grading ensures drainage away from the surface and a stable subbase for the rubber or turf above.
Artificial turf base preparation across Texas. We install compacted aggregate bases and drainage layers that keep your synthetic turf level, stable, and long-lasting.
Learn More →Compacted gravel and aggregate base installation for artificial turf projects across Texas. Proper base compaction extends turf life and improves drainage.
Learn More →Infill spreading and leveling for artificial turf installations across Texas. We evenly distribute crumb rubber, sand, or organic infill for consistent turf performance.
Learn More →Concrete slab leveling before rubber flooring installation across Texas. We grind high spots and fill low areas so your rubber floor lays perfectly flat.
Learn More →Self-leveling compound application for uneven concrete floors before rubber flooring installation. We create a flat, smooth surface that rubber bonds to perfectly.
Learn More →Soil grading for equestrian facilities, horse barns, and farm areas across Texas. Proper dirt grading creates a stable, level base before rubber or turf installation.
Learn More →Artificial turf looks simple from the outside. Unroll it, stake it, done. But the reason most DIY and budget turf installs fail within a few years is the base underneath. Without proper compaction and drainage, turf develops low spots after the first heavy rain. The seams shift. The blade goes flat in high-traffic zones. And drainage turns into standing water instead of moving through.
The standard base for a well-built turf installation is 3 to 4 inches of compacted crushed aggregate, usually crushed granite or class II base, graded to drain at a minimum 1% slope away from any structures. On top of that, you need a weed barrier, and then the turf itself gets stretched, seamed, and secured.
Our turf base preparation service covers the full process. We handle excavation of the existing material, grade the subgrade, install and compact the aggregate base, and get the surface ready for turf. The compacted base installation follows specific depth and compaction specs based on the turf product being installed.
We also handle infill spreading and leveling after the turf is laid down, which is a step many installers rush through or skip entirely. Even infill distribution matters for turf performance.
Most concrete slabs are not as flat as they look. Run a 6-foot straightedge across an average garage floor and you will find half-inch variations in multiple spots. That is fine for most applications, but it shows up in rubber flooring, especially with thin rolls or tiles.
For minor variation, we can often manage it with the installation approach alone. For significant low spots, we use a patching compound or self-leveling compound to bring the floor to within acceptable tolerances. For high spots or surface protrusions, concrete grinding and slab leveling gets the surface flat before we touch the rubber.
For equestrian facilities and farm applications where the substrate is compacted dirt rather than concrete, soil grading involves regrading the existing surface to create proper pitch and stability. We see this most often in barn aisles, run-in shelters, and outdoor paddock areas where rubber mats are being added to reduce mud and improve footing for livestock.
Answers to common questions about ground leveling from WB Rubber.
WB Rubber provides ground leveling across Texas. We travel up to across Texas, covering Houston, The Woodlands, Katy, Conroe, College Station, Austin, San Antonio, and hundreds of communities in between.
