Artificial Lawn Saves Money
At first it may be difficult to justify the cost of the initial purchase and installation of a synthetic lawn as compared to a conventional sod lawn. But if you look at the costs of maintaining a conventional lawn over time, an artificial lawn just makes sence. Not to mention the time saved on a no-maintence-needed synthetic turf lawn and the eco-friendly nature of an artificial lawn.
Synthetic Turf vs. Natural Sod Price Comparison
Compare projected real-world costs for 600 square feet of natural grass to turf over the span of Epic Turf’s eight year warranty. What would you do with your extra $7028?
| Synthetic Grass | Natural Sod Grass | ||||||
| Synthetic lawn & installation | $5982 | At $9.97/sq ft, Epic Turf's ES48 Fescue | Sod cost | $450 | At $0.75/sq ft based on Riverside, San Diego & Orange County nurseries retail price delivered | ||
| Maintenance | $0 | Soil prep & install | $1200 | New construction average of 3 independent estimates | |||
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Minus local rebates for |
Sprinkler/drainage system install | $800 | Average of 3 independent estimates | ||||
| Maintenance | $4800 | Based on a modest $50/month | |||||
| Water | $5760 | Based on $60/month, estimated by San Diego/Riverside county providers | |||||
| Cost for the minimum lifespan of 8 years | $5982 | Estimated cost for 8 years | $13,010 | ||||
| $7028 = Cost savings of a synthetic lawn versus natural sod = $7028 | |||||||
You may be eligible for even more savings. Check to see if artificial grass rebates are available in your area.



