ARTIFICIAL TURF MAINTENANCE COSTS

Artificial Turf Maintenance Costs in San Diego

Drought and the increasing cost of water are reasons many San Diegans are pulling up their lawns and switching to alternatives like drought-tolerant plants and water-wise landscapes such as artificial turf garden designs. For information about how to install fake grass turf, click HERE.

The typical San Diego lawn, usually a cool-season turf grass, can require several times more water than native plants. Inefficient watering systems, such as incorrectly timed automatic sprinklers, can significantly compound the problem, creating overwatered lawns and excess water spillage.

The water savings are not the only benefit; homeowners reap additional savings in terms of lower garden supply and labor costs. Natural grass requires regular water, trimming, fertilizer and treatments for any diseases that crop up. Here is a comparison of the cost to install and maintain natural grasss and the cost to install and maintain synthetic grass:

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Cost to Install Natural Grass

Ground Prep and Sod ………………………………..  4,000
Sprinkler System ………………………………………  3,750
Installation ……………………………………………..  4,000

Total Cost to Install Natural Grass …………….  $11,750

Cost of Natural Grass Maintenance for One Year

Mowing- 20 times per year@ $25 ………………. $500
Fertilizing-4 times per year @ $25 ………………. $100
Water Expenses …………………………………………$450
Weed Kill-4 times per year @ $50 ………………. $200
Aeration-1 time per year @$100 …………………$150
Sprinkler and other Maintenance …………………$300

Annual Total Cost of Maintenance ……………. $1,700

Cost of Artificial Turf Grass Installation
1,500 sq. ft Artificial Turf @ $8.50 per square foot* …………….. $12,750

*The price of the artificial turf may be lower due to larger square footage or higher due to the choice of premium turf.

Annual Cost Comparison of Natural Grass v. Artificial Turf Grass Over 10 Years

Year 1: …………………………………………….. $13,450 ……………………. $12,750
Year 2: …………………………………………….. $15,150 ……………………. $ 0
Year 3: …………………………………………….. $16,850 ……………………. $ 0
Year 4: …………………………………………….. $18,550 ……………………. $ 0
Year 5: …………………………………………….. $20,250 ……………………. $ 0
Year 6: …………………………………………….. $21,950 ……………………. $ 0
Year 7: …………………………………………….. $23,650 ……………………. $ 0
Year 8: …………………………………………….. $25,350 ……………………. $ 0
Year 9: …………………………………………….. $27,050 ……………………. $ 0
Year 10: …………………………………………… $28,750 ……………………. $ 0

Savings Over 10 Years: ……. $16,000

Artificial Turf has an estimated life spanof 20-25 years. Save money and increase your property value; go green with Artificial Turf.

If you live in San Diego County and you would like to know how much it would cost to install artificial turf, we offer free estimates.

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