# New England Synthetic Lawns

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 54 George St, Mendon, MA 01756 · **Phone:** (774) 248-5501 · **Website:** http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

New England Synthetic Lawns is a Mendon-based synthetic-turf installer focused on residential and commercial lawns, putting greens, bocce courts, and K9 grass. The company says its team is factory-trained, installs without subcontracting, and offers free estimates; directory information describes it as family-owned, operated, and insured, with 14 years of experience.

Customers have repeatedly described finished turf, dog areas, play areas, and putting greens as attractive and practical. In reviews from 2015 through 2023, homeowners praised Bruce Clifton for prompt communication, accurate estimates, clean work, honest scheduling, and staying involved from preparation through installation. One 2023 review praised the turf's quality and the team's responsiveness; older detailed accounts describe a dog kennel, putting green, drainage and grading work, and a multi-day backyard transformation.

Before booking, confirm the exact warranty coverage and written scope. The company describes an eight-year turf warranty and at least 12 months of labor coverage, while its site also highlights 12-month warranties. The available directory pages report no license number, and the license-related statements are self-reported, so verify any required local credentials and insurance directly.

This looks suited to homeowners, pet facilities, and commercial or recreational properties seeking synthetic turf installation. Ask for a written estimate, product and warranty terms, drainage or grading details, and the installer who will be on site.

**Strengths:**
- Turf installation — repeated praise for lawns, dog areas, and putting greens
- Communication — reviewers cite prompt, responsive replies
- Clean workmanship — reviewers describe tidy, organized installations
- Owner involvement — reviews say Bruce stays involved on site

**Concerns:**
- Warranty terms — confirm product and labor coverage in writing
- Project scope — confirm grading, drainage, and installation details before booking

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Customers repeatedly praise synthetic-turf installations for dog areas, play areas, lawns, and putting greens. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKX2ZQaUVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c1ad636d96f16b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ_fPiEQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Bruce was great.  Very professional, good quality turf and very reasonable.  Dogs love it and so do we.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHM3ZHaF9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5c1ad636d96f16b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICG3vGh_QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They did an awesome job. I had my dog area done with the synthetic lawn and the dogs love it. I highly recommend them if you thinking of …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruce Clifton did an outstanding job installing synthetic turf for a play area and also 2 putting greens. He was great to work with. I hi…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I had a great experience and only wish I had contacted Bruce many years before. The area for our artificial turf is for my outdoor dog ke…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ The owner, Bruce Clifton, is the one who comes to your home to provide the estimate, & he is on site to do the prep & installation. Very …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Bruce to install a putting green in my backyard after a terrible experience with another contractor. Bruce is very honest and rel…”
- Reviewers describe prompt communication, accurate estimates, clean work, and dependable scheduling. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruce was fantastic! Our yard looks amazing and he was also so helpful and responsive. 10/10 would recommend!”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I had a great experience and only wish I had contacted Bruce many years before. The area for our artificial turf is for my outdoor dog ke…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I found Bruce through this website. He responded promptly, came out very soon to look at the job, and worked with me to come up with a fe…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruce Clifton is a true professional. He arrived on time and completed the job in two days as promised. He and his coworker were polite a…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Very prompt - very honest. I especially liked that Bruce Clifton would email me the evening before to give me the schedule for the follow…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Bruce was very responsive and available to ask questions. His estimate was accurate, and he delivered on his proposed timeline for the wo…”
- The company states that it installs residential and commercial synthetic lawns, putting greens, bocce courts, and K9 grass. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com) — “New England Synthetic Lawn Inc installs residential and commercial synthetic lawns, putting greens, bocce courts, and K9 grass.”
- The company states that its team is factory-trained and manufacturer-trained. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: factory-trained team”
  - [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: manufacturer-trained team”
- Directory information describes the business as family-owned, insured, and in operation for 14 years. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “Stated ownership (HomeAdvisor): Family-owned”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “HomeAdvisor identifies New England Synthetic Lawns as a Mendon, MA family-owned, insured synthetic-grass installer with 14 years of experien…”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor each report 4.9 stars from 16 ratings, with all displayed ratings at five stars. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 16 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 16 ratings)”
- Warranty descriptions distinguish an eight-year turf warranty from at least 12 months of labor coverage. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com) — “New England Synthetic Lawn Inc installs residential and commercial synthetic lawns, putting greens, bocce courts, and K9 grass.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “HomeAdvisor identifies New England Synthetic Lawns as a Mendon, MA family-owned, insured synthetic-grass installer with 14 years of experien…”
- A Milford Youth Center article thanks New England Synthetic Lawns Inc. for installing turf. _(confidence: high)_
  - [milfordyouthcenter.org](https://milfordyouthcenter.org/2025/12/29/the-milford-youth-center-turf-renovation-is-complete/) — “milfordyouthcenter.org — Because of your generosity, Rail ... Flatbread Co. was ... $8,0 ... refurbish the batting cage, sports, and multipu…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com) — “New England Synthetic Lawn Inc installs residential and commercial synthetic lawns, putting greens, bocce courts, and K9 grass.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Landscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Landscaping, Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc., Landscape - Install S…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Synthetic%20Lawns&query_place_id=ChIJpciUTm1t5IkRthZv2TbWGlw): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New%20England%20Synthetic%20Lawns&query_place_id=ChIJpciUTm1t5IkRthZv2TbWGlw): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://newenglandsyntheticgrass.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mendon/new-england-synthetic-lawns-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NewEnglandSynthetic.43038192.html): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [Exa](https://milfordyouthcenter.org/2025/12/29/the-milford-youth-center-turf-renovation-is-complete/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Because of your generosity, Rail ... Flatbread Co. was ... $8,0 ... refurbish the batting cage, sports, and multipurpose area! Due to past fundraisers and rental revenue, the MYC was able to fund the …” — milfordyouthcenter.org (2025-12-29) — https://milfordyouthcenter.org/2025/12/29/the-milford-youth-center-turf-renovation-is-complete/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Henri Godfrin · 2023-07-03**: Bruce was great.  Very professional, good quality turf and very reasonable.  Dogs love it and so do we.
- **5/5 · Angi · Kaitlyn G. · 2022-05-01**: Bruce was fantastic! Our yard looks amazing and he was also so helpful and responsive. 10/10 would recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Walsh · 2021-10-30**: They did an awesome job. I had my dog area done with the synthetic lawn and the dogs love it. I highly recommend them if you thinking of having an area done.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Darlene Teeto Webb · 2021-10-13**: They did an AMAZING job at our dog daycare facility. Wonderful to work with and great pricing. Quality of work was outstanding. Would recommend them 100%
- **5/5 · Angi · Ted V. · 2021-10-01**: Bruce Clifton did an outstanding job installing synthetic turf for a play area and also 2 putting greens. He was great to work with. I highly recommend him
- **5/5 · Angi · Debbie C. · 2021-07-01**: I had a great experience and only wish I had contacted Bruce many years before. The area for our artificial turf is for my outdoor dog kennel and it is AWESOME! The product wears well, looks natural and the upkeep is simple. I had several choices of turf to choose from and I am very pleased with the…
- **5/5 · Angi · Tori C. · 2020-05-01**: Bruce was very friendly, professional, honest and did a great job installing our turf. We are very pleased with the product and installation! Thanks Bruce!
- **5/5 · Angi · Edward W. · 2020-04-01**: Bruce Clifton is a true professional. He arrived on time and completed the job in two days as promised. He and his coworker were polite and a pleasure to work with. The artificial turf is gorgeous and will last for years. You do not find great professionals often these days, but Bruce Clifton is one…
- **5/5 · Angi · Carol H. · 2019-09-01**: Very prompt - very honest. I especially liked that Bruce Clifton would email me the evening before to give me the schedule for the following day. I think his product is superior and the backing I chose is proprietary. I have a property that does not drain well, and without much sun, also I have 5 do…
- **5/5 · Angi · Tracey S. · 2019-07-01**: best thing I ever done.. minimized my yard work

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