Strata & Townhome Complexes – British Columbia
Less Maintenance. Lower Costs. Greener Common Areas — Year-Round.
- Reduced strata landscaping costs
- No irrigation required
- 15-year product warranty
- Volume pricing for strata
- Project quotes for council approval
The Common Property Problem
Natural Grass Is One Of The Costliest Line Items In A
Shared lawns, courtyard areas, entry landscaping, and green corridors in
Under Section 72 of the
Artificial turf replaces this cycle permanently. It holds up through
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Landscaping Contract Costs
Mowing, edging, fertilising, and aeration contracts for common lawn areas represent a significant recurring line item in most strata budgets.
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Irrigation System Costs
Sprinkler system maintenance, winterization, spring startup, and repair costs — plus water bills — add up significantly across larger complexes.
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Muddy, Unusable Winter Areas
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Ongoing Maintenance Liability
The SPA requires strata corporations to maintain common property. Recurring lawn deterioration creates ongoing council agenda items, owner complaints, and special levy risk.
A One-Time Capital Improvement, Not An Annual Operating Cost. Professional artificial turf installation is typically approved as a capital expenditure from the strata’s contingency reserve fund or through a special levy — replacing a recurring annual line item with a durable, low-maintenance surface backed by a 15-year product warranty.
Request A Strata Quote
Tell Us About Your Strata Project — We’ll Prepare A Formal Quote.
Whether you’re a strata council bringing a proposal to owners, a property manager evaluating a common area upgrade, a contractor tendering a strata installation, or an individual owner looking at your own yard — fill in your details and we’ll come back with a clear, detailed quote.
- Written quote formatted for council packages and AGM materials
- Product recommendation for your specific area and traffic level
- Volume pricing for projects over qualifying square footage
- 15-year warranty documentation included with every purchase
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Installer referral from our
contractor network if required - No obligation — no pressure, no spam, ever
Strata Project Inquiry
We respond within one business day.
The Financial Case
What Strata Corporations Typically Save When They Switch To Artificial Turf
These are illustrative figures based on typical
quote specific to your property’s square footage and current landscaping costs.
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Annual Mowing & Edging Contract
After Installation
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Annual Irrigation System Costs
No Irrigation Required
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Seasonal Reseeding & Repair
Permanent Surface — No Recovery Cycles
15yr
Product warranty on all turf
Manufacturer-backed coverage
Tip for strata councils: When presenting to owners for a vote, the strongest financial argument is the cumulative 5–10 year cost comparison — annual mowing, irrigation, reseeding, and water costs versus a one-time installation with a 15-year warranty. Premium Grass Blades can provide a written quote and material specification suitable for including in your AGM package or special resolution.
Why Artificial Turf Works For Strata
Purpose-Built For Shared Spaces. Designed For
Eliminates Mowing & Irrigation Costs
No mowing contracts, no fertiliser schedule, no irrigation system startup or winterization. After installation, primary maintenance is occasional brushing and debris removal — often manageable by on-site caretaking staff.
Handles Heavy Shared-Use Traffic
Common area lawns receive foot traffic from all residents, visitors, and pets. Quality commercial-grade turf is engineered for consistent performance under this level of daily use — without the bare patches that develop in natural grass.
Stays Presentable Year-Round In
Reduces Owner Complaints
Patchy, muddy, or poorly maintained common areas are among the most frequent sources of owner complaints in
Safe For Children, Pets, And Residents
Premium Grass Blades turf is non-toxic and lead-free — safe for children playing in courtyard areas, residents with pets, and any use pattern typical of a residential strata complex.
Supports GVRD Water Restriction Compliance
Metro Vancouver and other
What
Artificial turf installation in a strata complex involves a process under
The process depends on where the turf is being installed. Common property, limited common property (LCP), and individually owned strata lots are treated differently under the SPA. Installation on common property or LCP requires council or owner approval depending on the scale and classification of the alteration.
⚠️ Important: Premium Grass Blades supplies professional turf products and guidance — we are not a legal service.
Common Property
Strata Corporation Approval
Turf in shared courtyards, entry areas, corridors, and communal green spaces is a change to common property. Depending on whether it qualifies as a “significant change” under the SPA, this may require a ¾ vote of owners at an AGM or SGM, or council approval within existing authority — depending on cost, scale, and your strata’s bylaws.
Limited Common Property
Check Your Strata Plan
If the area is designated as limited common property (e.g., an exclusive-use patio or yard), the owner of that LCP may be able to undertake the alteration with council approval only — depending on the strata’s bylaws and whether the change affects common property components.
Bylaw Check Required
Review Your Bylaws First
Some
CRF Or Special Levy
Funding the Project
Artificial turf installation is typically funded from the strata’s Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF) as a capital improvement, or approved through a special levy. A depreciation report (if your strata has one) should reflect landscaping as a common property element.
Where It Works In Strata & Townhome Complexes
Every Shared Green Space Is A Candidate
From inner courtyard areas to entry landscaping and rooftop amenities — artificial turf is
appropriate for every outdoor common area that currently requires lawn maintenance.
Inner Courtyards
Enclosed courtyard areas shared by residents — the highest-traffic common space. Turf eliminates mowing in areas too small or awkward for ride-on equipment.
Highest impact area
Entry & Frontage Landscaping
First impression areas along driveways and building entries. Consistently green turf improves curb appeal year-round without seasonal variation.
Curb appeal priority
Children’s Play Areas
Communal play areas benefit significantly — no mud tracked into units, safe non-toxic surface, reduced maintenance burden for the corporation.
Non-toxic, child-safe
Pet Relief Areas
Designated pet areas are among the most challenging to maintain with natural grass. Turf with Zeo Odour infill handles pet traffic and eliminates muddy, odorous areas.
Zeo Odour infill recommended
Rooftop & Amenity Decks
Rooftop amenity areas in Metro Vancouver condo buildings benefit from lightweight turf systems providing a green surface without structural weight concerns.
Lightweight systems available
Townhome Private Yards (LCP)
For owners with exclusive-use yard areas (LCP), turf can often be installed with council approval only. We supply owners directly with documentation for LCP applications.
Owner direct supply
Recommended For Strata
Commercial-Grade Turf Built For High-Traffic Shared Spaces
Selected for durability, consistent appearance, and ability to handle heavy shared-use traffic
while maintaining a professional look.
Forest Green Elite
Juniper
Evergreen
Westcoast Hemlock
Turf Armor Infill
Zeo Odour Infill
Volume pricing available for strata projects. Contact us with your estimated square footage for a strata-specific quote — including a formal written estimate suitable for council presentation or AGM materials.
Who We Work With
We Serve Every Side Of A Strata Turf Project
A strata turf project involves multiple decision-makers. We supply and support all of them.
Strata Councils & Councils of Owners
We provide written quotes, product specifications, and formal documentation suitable for presenting to owners at an AGM or SGM. Our quotes include product name, specifications, price per sq. ft., and estimated material cost — everything needed for a council resolution package.
Property Management Companies
We work directly with property management firms managing multiple strata corporations across
Landscaping Contractors & Installers
Contractors working on strata and commercial projects can access trade pricing, volume discounts, wide-roll inventory (7.5 ft and 15 ft), and same-day pickup from our Maple Ridge warehouse. Contact us about our contractor program and installer referral network.
Individual Strata Owners (LCP)
If you own a townhome or strata unit with an exclusive-use yard (limited common property), you may be able to install artificial turf with council approval only. We supply owners directly and can provide a written quote for your LCP alteration application to council.
Typical Strata Approval Process
How A
Every strata corporation is different, but this is the typical flow for a common property turf
project in a
Identify the area
Council or an owner identifies a common area where turf would solve an ongoing maintenance or appearance problem
Get a PGB quote
We provide a written materials quote with product specs, sq footage, and pricing — suitable for council package
Review bylaws & SPA
Council confirms bylaw compliance and the approval threshold required (council authority or owner vote)
Owner vote or council approval
Resolution passed at AGM/SGM with required vote threshold, or council approves within existing authority
Materials delivery & install
PGB delivers materials to site; licensed installer or approved contractor completes the installation
⚠️ Legal note: The approval thresholds for changes to common property under the
Why Strata Corporations Choose Premium Grass Blades
Formal Written Quotes For Council Packages
Detailed written estimates with product name, specifications, square footage, unit pricing, and total material cost — formatted for AGM packages, special resolution materials, or property manager reports.
Volume Pricing For Larger Projects
Strata and commercial projects over a certain square footage qualify for volume pricing on all turf products and infill. We work with property managers and strata councils to find the most cost-effective solution.
15-Year Product Warranty Documentation
All turf products come with a 15-year manufacturer warranty. We provide written warranty documentation with every purchase — suitable for the strata’s maintenance records and capital improvement file.
Installer Network Across
We work with trusted licensed contractors and professional installers throughout British Columbia — Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Interior. We connect your strata with experienced commercial installers.
Wide-Roll Inventory For Large Areas
We stock 7.5 ft and 15 ft wide rolls — essential for larger strata installations where fewer seams mean a better finish and faster professional installation. Same-day pickup from Maple Ridge.
Canada-Wide Delivery For Multi-Site Projects
Property management firms managing strata corporations across multiple
What
Trusted By Strata Councils, Property Managers, And Commercial Operators Across
15yr
Product warranty on all PGB turf
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Ongoing mowing & irrigation required
Province-wide delivery available
Free
Written quote for council packages
Strata Turf Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions commonly asked by
It depends on where the turf is being installed and the scale of the project. Changes to common property that constitute a "significant change in use or appearance" under Section 71 of the
Yes — some
It depends on whether the yard area is designated as limited common property (LCP) or strata lot property in your strata plan. For LCP areas (common in townhome complexes), alterations typically require council approval but not a full owner vote. For strata lot property (owned outright by the owner), the owner has more flexibility but may still need council approval under strata bylaws. Check your strata plan and bylaws, or consult your strata manager.
Generally yes — artificial turf installation on common property is typically classified as a capital improvement and can be funded from the strata's Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF), subject to the proper authorization process. Some stratas may choose to raise a special levy instead. The decision on funding source should be made with guidance from your strata manager or legal counsel, and should align with your strata's depreciation report and financial planning.
Metro Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, and many other
We're not in a position to make specific claims about property value impacts — that's best addressed by a
Yes. All Premium Grass Blades turf products are non-toxic and lead-free. For dedicated children's play areas in strata complexes, we recommend our denser, softer products paired with appropriate infill for comfort and impact attenuation. Some strata corporations also request product safety documentation for their records — we can provide this with any purchase.
Yes. We provide written quotes that include product name, specifications, price per sq. ft., square footage, and total material estimate — formatted in a way that can be included in AGM packages, special resolution materials, or council presentations. We also provide written warranty documentation (15-year product warranty) with every purchase. Contact us with your project details and we'll prepare a formal quote.
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