Return Of Investment (ROI) - "Real" Grass vs. Artificial Grass
ROI for 500 Sq. Ft Front Yard
| |
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 7 years, expected life of product 15 years.
Total Reoccurring Costs = $0
One-time Cost = $3,000 |
|
• 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
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 ... |
|
Year 1 = $1,365 Year 2 = $965 Year 3 = $965 Year 4 = $965 Year 5 = $965 ... |