The cost savings case for synthetic grass from Southwest Greens of the Valley
If you’re thinking about installing synthetic grass as your new lawn, your on your way to saving a lot of time and money! Here’s our analysis when comparing live grass to synthetic grass from Southwest Greens of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.
Regular Sod Grass:
Lawn size: 1000 square feet
Cost to have sod installed: $1500.00
Irrigation system: $ 800
Starter fertilizer and soil amenities: $ 200
Cost to maintain: $120/month
Repair costs: average per year: $100
**Total: $3,800 cost in first year
*Annual maintenance cost for sod grass is about 12
cents per sq. foot to maintain. The numbers: 1000 sq. feet
x .12 cents per sq. foot = $120 per month x 12 months = 1,440.00
per year x 4 years = $5,760
Synthetic Grass Cost:
Lawn size: 1000 square feet
Cost: 6.50 per sq. foot average
Total cost = $6,500.00 for your turf and complete installation.
By the numbers:
In a few short years synthetic grass will pay for itself
and give you savings for an additional 6 – 10 years without the maintenance
headaches, and you’ll be saving tons of precious water, too!
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For your complimentary analysis and consultation in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please call Southwest Greens of the Valley at 480-664-9417.