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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
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
8
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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