Return Of Investment (ROI) - "Real" Grass vs. Artificial Grass
ROI for 500 Sq. Ft Front Yard
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Artificial Grass |
"Real Grass" |
| Cost Summary |
- No yearly watering cost = $0
- No yearly maintenance service = $0
- Total grass and installation cost ($6.00 per sq.ft) = $3,000
* Warranty is 10 years, expected life of product 20-25 years.
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- Yearly watering cost(41,000 Gallons per Year) = $215
- Yearly mowing cost($50 per month) = $600
- Yearly fertilizing cost($45 twice a year) = $90
- Yearly aeration cost = $60
- Total yearly maintenance cost = $965
- Total Sod and installation Costs = $400
Sod and installation - 1 time cost, year 1 500 sq. ft at $0.30 per sq. ft sod and $0.50 per sq. ft installation
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Total Reoccurring Costs = $0
One-time Cost = $3,000 |
Total Reoccurring Costs = $965 / Year
One-time Cost =$400
* Real Grass Analysis does NOT include 1st year costs for sprinkler system and install. |
| Cost Breakdown |
Year 1 = $3,000
Year 2 = 0
Year 3 = 0
Year 4 = 0
Year 5 = 0
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Year 1 = $1,365
Year 2 = $965
Year 3 = $965
Year 4 = $965
Year 5 = $965
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