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Artificial Grass vs Sod Cost Calculator

Length (ft.)

ft.

Width (ft.)

ft.

Area (sq ft.) *

sq. ft.

Common Sod Types / PurchaseGreen Equivalent

Bermuda St Augustine Fescue Zoysia

Total Sod Costs

Sod Materials

Based on 2024 Home Depot 500 sq ft pallet pricing. In-store pickup.

Sod Installation

Labor, Top Soil, Sprinkler System, Soil Testing, Lawn Prep, Land Prep

Sod Annual Maintenance

Fertilizer, Herbicide, Water and Sewage Cost

Total Artificial Grass Costs

Artificial Grass Materials

Based on pricing variables selected above. In-store pickup.

Artificial Grass Installation

Installation Labor, Installation Related Land Prep & Materials.

Artificial Grass Maintenance

TurfBomb applications indicated + new infill every 5 years.

20 Year Comparison

Water Usage Saved

gallons

Over the course of 20 years.

Maintenance Cost Saved

Over the course of 20 years.

Years to ROI

Years

New Sod Installation vs Artificial Grass Return on Investment

Sod Pallet Costs

$650.00 per pallet

$550.00 per pallet $700.00 per pallet

500 sq. ft. pallet. Home Depot 2024 In-store Pickup Pricing.

Sod Installation Labor Cost

$2.00 per sq. ft.

$1.00 per sq. ft. $4.00 per sq. ft.

Typical Cost $2000-4000 for a 2000 sq. ft. install.

Old Grass / Weed Removal

$2.00 per sq. ft.

$1.00 per sq. ft. $3.00 per sq. ft.

Typical Cost $1-2 per sq. ft. during installation.

Soil Testing

$60.00

$20.00 $100.00

Typical cost $20-100 before sod installation.

Sprinkler System Install

$0.60 per sq. ft.

$0.20 per sq. ft. $1.00 per sq. ft.

Typical Cost $0.20-1.00 per sq. ft. during installation.

Top Soil Cost Install

$33.50 per cubic yard

$12.00 per cubic yard $55.00 per cubic yard

Typical cost $12-55 per cubic yard. With 4 inches of topsoil per sq. ft. it’s 0.0125 cubic yards per sq. ft.

Combined Water / Sewage Cost

$14.20 per 1000 gallons

$8.00 per 1000 gallons $20.00 per 1000 gallons

Average cost $12.60 per 1000 gallons.

Inches of Water per Sq. Ft. per Week

2 inches of water

1 inches of water 6 inches of water

Grass lawns typically use 0.623 gallons of water, for 1 inch of water, per square foot, per week.

Artificial Grass Cost

$3.57 per sq. ft.

$1.89 per sq. ft. $4.99 per sq. ft.

Costs vary by region and specific grass type. Common yard grasses start at X.XX. Average price shown.

Artificial Grass Labor & Materials

$7.50 per sq. ft.

$5.00 per sq. ft. $20.00 per sq. ft.

Includes land prep and underlayer materials. Labor costs vary by local region.

Land Leveling Cost

$1.50 per sq. ft.

$1.00 per sq. ft. $2.00 per sq. ft.

Typical Cost $1-3 per sq. ft. during installation.

Soil Prep / Lawn Aeration

$140.00

$75.00 $200.00

Typical cost $75-200 before sod installation.

Fertilizer / Herbicide Cost

$0.60 per sq. ft.

$0.20 per sq. ft. $1.00 per sq. ft.

Typical Cost $0.20-1.00 per sq. ft.

TurfBomb Applications per Year

1 12

Optional artificial grass maintenance includes a recommendation of using Turf Bomb once a year for most owners and up to 4 times a year for pet owners.

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