Artificial Grass Cost Breakdown
Artificial grass comes with a big upfront cost — $5 to $20 per square foot, depending on the quality of materials and labor costs. Of course this can be more or less depending on your market and your project. Once it’s down, it’s free for the next 15 to 25 years.
Professionally laid sod, on the other hand, costs only 14 to 60 cents per square foot. But that’s where expenditures (and upkeep) begin. You’ve got to water, mow, fertilize — all of which cost money and take time.
Let’s crunch some numbers on a hypothetical 500-square-foot yard.
Average Artificial Grass Installation Prices
Square Feet
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
8,000
10,000
Total Cost Installed
$1,226 – $4,140
$3,065 – $10,350
$6,130 – $20,700
$12,260 – $41,400
$30,650 – $103,500
$49,040 – $165,600
$61,300 – $207,000
The amount of artificial grass you need depends on the size of your yard. First, figure the rough square footage of your lawn. It’s easier to divide your lawn into many squares or rectangles if it has curves and obstacles. Figuring the cost of artificial grass per square foot must include some wastage to be accurate. The general rule is to add 15% to the total square footage. Extra allows for cutting around curves and obstacles inside the lawn area.
