Calculator – ROI Return on Investment Calculator ROI Calculator Project Details Length (ft.) ft. Width (ft.) ft. Area (sq ft.) * sq. ft. Common Sod Types / PurchaseGreen Equivelent Bermuda St Augistine Fescue Zoysia OtherOther 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 Maintenace $ 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 Maintenace $ TurfBomb applications indicated + new infill every 5 years. 20 Year Comparison Water Usage Saved gallons Over the course of 20 years. Maintenace Cost Saved $ Over the course of 20 years. Years to ROI Years New Sod Installation vs Artificial Grass Return on Investment Expand to Adjust Assumptions / Cost Estimates Expand to read sources, view, and modify the assumptions used in this calculation. Sod Pallet Costs 600per pallet$550.00per pallet$700.00per pallet 500 sq. fr. pallet. Home Depot 2024 In-store Pickup Pricing: $600 for St Augustine, Fescue, & Zoysia, $650 for Bermuda. Artificial Grass Cost 2.49per sq. ft.$1.89per sq. ft.$4.99per sq. ft. Costs vary by region and specific grass type. Common yard grasses start at X.XX. Average price is X.XX. Sod Installation Labor Cost 2per sq. ft.$1.00per sq. ft.$4.00per sq. ft. Typical Cost $2000-4000 for a 2000 sq. ft. install [1] Artificial Grass Labor & Materials 12.5per sq. ft.$5.00per sq. ft.$20.00per sq. ft. Includes land prep and underlayer materials. Labor costs vary by local region. Old Grass / Weed Removal 2per sq. ft.$1.00per sq. ft.$3.00per sq. ft. Typical Cost $1-2 per sq. ft. during installation. [1] Land Leveling Cost 1.5per sq. ft.$1.00per sq. ft.$2.00per sq. ft. Typical Cost $1-3 per sq. ft. during installation. [1] Soil Testing 60 Typical cost $20-100 before sod installation. [1] Soil Prep / Lawn Aeration 140 Typical cost $75-200 before sod installation. [1] Sprinkler System Install .6per sq. ft.$0.20per sq. ft.$1.00per sq. ft. Typical Cost $0.20-1.00 per sq. ft. during installation. [1] Fertilizer / Herbicide Cost .6per sq. ft.$0.20per sq. ft.$1.00per sq. ft. Typical Cost $0.20-1.00 per sq. ft. [1] Top Soil Cost Install 33.5per cubic yard$12.00per cubic yard$55.00per cubic yard Typical cost $12-55 per cubic yard. [1] With 4 inches of topsoil per sq. ft. its 0.0125 cubic yards per square foot. Combined Water / Sewage Cost 12.6per 1000 gallons$8.00per 1000 gallons$20.00per 1000 gallons Average cost $12.60 per 1000 gallons. [3] Inches of Water per Sq. Ft. per Week 2inches of water1inches of water6inches of water Grass lawns typically use 0.623 gallons of water, for 1 inch of water, per square foot, per week. [2] TurfBomb Applications per Year 2 Optional Artificial Grass maintenance includes a recommendation of using Turf Bomb once a year for most artificial grass owners and up to 4 times a year for pet owners. Sources: [1] - Angi: The True Cost of Sod Installation [2] - How to Calculate Lawn Irrigation Water Usage [3] - EPA: Cost of Water Data and Information by WaterSense Would you like to know more? Purchase Green would be happy to help! Submit this form and using the details you have already provided we can help build you a personal quote for your DIY or professional installation Artificial Grass Project. First Name * Last Name * Email * Postal Code * Phone Additional Project Details Submit If you are human, leave this field blank.
