The honest answer: it depends on size, ground conditions and turf choice. This guide breaks down every cost component of building an artificial soccer pitch so you can budget realistically — with real numbers from our price list.
| Component | What it covers | Typical cost basis |
|---|---|---|
| Turf supply | 40mm / 50mm / 60mm football turf, non-FIFA or FIFA approved | R179–R245/m² |
| Earthworks & drainage | Excavation, shaping to falls, drains, geotextile | Quoted per site |
| Crushed-stone base | Compacted, levelled foundation | Quoted per site |
| Shock pad | Impact-absorbing underlay for player safety | Quoted per m² |
| Infill | Silica sand + rubber granules, brushed in | Quoted per m² |
| Installation labour | Turf laying, seaming, permanent line markings | Quoted per project |
| Extras | Fencing, floodlights, goals, spectator areas | Optional |
| Pitch type | Approx. size | Turf at R179/m² (40mm) | Turf at R230/m² (60mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-a-side court | 500 m² | R89 500 | R115 000 |
| 7-a-side training field | 2 000 m² | R358 000 | R460 000 |
| Full-size 11-a-side | 7 000 m² | R1 253 000 | R1 610 000 |
Turf supply only. FIFA approved versions add just R15/m². Base works, infill and installation are quoted after a free site assessment.
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