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A Birmingham backyard with bluestone-and-turf grid surrounding an Adirondack-chair fire pit, putting green visible at depth, framed by classic Southern residential homes
Est. 2005 · Birmingham, Alabama

Backyards,transformed.

Synthetic turf, putting greens, and backyard transformations across Birmingham metro. Andrew on every project since 2005. From the yard you've given up on to the one your kids are on every single day.

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The transformation arc

From unusable to unforgettable.

Three Birmingham yards. Three different problems. Same person on the job from the first walk-through to the last seam.

Backyard pool surrounded by synthetic turf with loungers — Birmingham residential install.
Concrete deck → garden room
01Pool integration

Concrete deck became a garden room.

Most pool surrounds are flat tile or concrete. We bring synthetic turf right up to the coping — surgical edges, planting pockets, year-round green underfoot — so the pool feels like part of the garden, not a deck stuck to it.

Spirit of excellence. First class problem solvers. Couldn't do what we do without Andrew and his highly capable team.

Verified Google review · October 2025
A backyard installation with a wooden play structure, slide, and synthetic turf that holds up to daily kid use
No more mud · 365 days of green
02The family yard

No mowing. No watering. No muddy paws.

Real grass loses to dogs, kids, and Birmingham weather. Synthetic turf, done right, gives the yard back. The boys stop tracking dirt into the house. The dog stops killing the lawn. Saturday mornings open up.

Southwest Greens transformed our space into something our whole family enjoys, and our kids are on it every single day.

Verified Google review · December 2025
A residential backyard putting green with three yellow pin flags, surrounded by a stone retaining wall and flagstone path
Designed, built, and dialed in personally
03The home green

Smooth roll. Real feel. Grandkids come over to putt.

Putting greens are where this work started. Twenty years of fitting them into Alabama backyards — pool-adjacent, courtyard, the back of a steep lot — using turf that putts true and a base that holds up to summer heat and December rain.

The quality of the putting green exceeded expectations — it looks amazing and plays beautifully.

Verified Google review · April 2026
What we install

Six things, done personally.

No published price list — every project is custom-quoted. Free estimate, no obligation.

  • 01

    Backyard turf installs

    The most-requested job. Drainage built right, base packed level, seams laid invisible. Year-round green for kids, dogs, and the family that wants the yard back.

  • 02

    Backyard putting greens

    Signature

    Real ball roll. Real look. Custom contoured to your lot — pool-adjacent, courtyard, or the back of a steep grade. The work we've been doing since 2005.

  • 03

    Pet & play turf

    Pet-safe, drainable backing. Soft enough for kids to play on, durable enough for the dog's favorite running line. No more dead patches.

  • 04

    Bluestone-and-turf hardscape

    Stone and turf cut with surgical precision — geometric edges, perfect circles, intentional patterns. The look that signals a Southwest Greens install across Birmingham.

  • 05

    Indoor sport courts & golf simulators

    Home gyms, basement greens, and golf-simulator rooms with putting surface built in. The same turf systems, dialed down for indoor scale and lighting.

  • 06

    Commercial & community

    Country clubs, schools, and entertainment districts. We've installed at Hoover High Special Ed, Creative Montessori, Valley Post Chelsea, and a dozen homes you wouldn't guess.

Don't see it on the list? Andrew's done indoor sports courts, putting greens at lake houses, and a hundred ideas in between. Ask.

Call Andrew · 205·582·3835
Andrew Capstickdale, owner of Southwest Greens of Birmingham, smiling, photographed in soft afternoon light
Est. 2005 · Birmingham

Owner · Designer · On the job

Andrew Capstickdale

The owner

Meet Andrew.

Andrew Capstickdale runs Southwest Greens of Birmingham personally. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, he moved to Birmingham, earned his business degree from UAB, and started laying putting greens across Alabama in 2005. Twenty years later, he still meets every customer for the consultation and stands on every job. He lives in Homewood with his wife Caitlin and two kids.

Most contractors hide behind a brand. Andrew picks up the phone himself. That's the difference customers write about — the same name from the first call, through the install, three years later when something needs a tune.

  • 01
    Same-day callback
    You fill out the form or call. Andrew calls back the same day, schedules a walk-through.
  • 02
    Walk-through with samples
    He brings real turf samples to your yard. Talks drainage, base, options, and what the yard wants.
  • 03
    Clear, written quote
    Detailed scope. No hidden line items. No pressure. You sit with it as long as you want.
  • 04
    Crew on time, install on schedule
    The team shows up exactly when promised. Andrew on the ground for the install, not just the consult.
  • 05
    Follow-up — even years later
    Three years in, if something needs attention, the same number is the same person.
184 verified reviews · 4.9 average

What customers actually say.

Featured · Three years post-install
“Outstanding customer service even after 3 years from installation. We called about a problem and they came out the next day.”
James Melton · September 2025 · Verified Google review
Andrew and his team did an incredible job transforming a constant water issue in our backyard into a beautiful turf landscape. What was once unusable space is now clean, functional and enjoyable.
Anonymous
Backyard · transformation
Dec 2025
From start to finish, he made the entire process so easy and stress-free. Even after the job was done, Andrew followed up to make sure we were happy. You can tell he truly cares about his work and his customers.
Anonymous
Backyard · pet turf
Oct 2025
The quality of the putting green exceeded expectations — it looks amazing and plays beautifully.
Anonymous
Putting green install
Apr 2026
If I could give Andrew and his team 6 stars I would. Worked with him for many years, they are responsive, deliver results and are nice to boot!
Anonymous
Multi-year client
Aug 2025
Andrew and his team did an incredible job transforming a constant water issue in our backyard into a beautiful turf landscape. What was once unusable space is now clean, functional and enjoyable.
Anonymous
Backyard · transformation
Dec 2025
From start to finish, he made the entire process so easy and stress-free. Even after the job was done, Andrew followed up to make sure we were happy. You can tell he truly cares about his work and his customers.
Anonymous
Backyard · pet turf
Oct 2025
The quality of the putting green exceeded expectations — it looks amazing and plays beautifully.
Anonymous
Putting green install
Apr 2026
If I could give Andrew and his team 6 stars I would. Worked with him for many years, they are responsive, deliver results and are nice to boot!
Anonymous
Multi-year client
Aug 2025
Our backyard was unusable due to standing water most of the time. Andrew and his team knew exactly what to do to allow water to drain properly — resulting in space for our children and pets to enjoy. We wish we would have called Andrew sooner.
Anonymous
Backyard · drainage
Oct 2025
Turf transformed my backyard and it's just so pleasant to sit outside. It's not too hot and my son loves to lay on it.
Anonymous
Residential backyard
Apr 2026
Our boys no longer track dirt and mud into the house, and it is so easy to clean and maintain! Andrew and his crew are great to work with!
Anonymous
Family backyard
Aug 2025
Fast communication, reasonable price, and great work. We worked with Andrew and he made the process very easy.
Anonymous
Residential backyard
Feb 2026
Spirit of excellence. First class problem solvers. Couldn't do what we do without Andrew and his highly capable, servant leader, team.
Anonymous
Hoover High Special Ed donation
Oct 2025
Our backyard was unusable due to standing water most of the time. Andrew and his team knew exactly what to do to allow water to drain properly — resulting in space for our children and pets to enjoy. We wish we would have called Andrew sooner.
Anonymous
Backyard · drainage
Oct 2025
Turf transformed my backyard and it's just so pleasant to sit outside. It's not too hot and my son loves to lay on it.
Anonymous
Residential backyard
Apr 2026
Our boys no longer track dirt and mud into the house, and it is so easy to clean and maintain! Andrew and his crew are great to work with!
Anonymous
Family backyard
Aug 2025
Fast communication, reasonable price, and great work. We worked with Andrew and he made the process very easy.
Anonymous
Residential backyard
Feb 2026
Spirit of excellence. First class problem solvers. Couldn't do what we do without Andrew and his highly capable, servant leader, team.
Anonymous
Hoover High Special Ed donation
Oct 2025
No price list. Free estimate.

Get your free estimate.

Same-day callback. Andrew brings real samples, walks the yard, and writes up a clear quote.

01 · The project

Pick what fits — multi-select OK.

02 · Your details

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