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Artificial grass can come with a reasonable outlay in terms of initial cost, especially when compared to natural turf and the cost of installation, but it does however introduce some savings over its long-term life.
These savings include not having to spend money on maintenance such as lawnmowers and other equipment, watering, reseeding, fertiliser, food and more. What’s more, you’re paying for the convenience of very little maintenance and year-round good looks.
As a very rough guide, artificial grass costs between £60 - £80 per m2 to install, not including the cost of the turf itself. It is absolutely possible to lay artificial grass yourself [link] and reduce this cost somewhat but there are also some important financial considerations which mean it’s not as attractive a proposition as it looks on the surface.
If we take our mid-range Oval artificial grass at £22.99 per m2 then the costs for a 40m2 project would look something like:
Note, this doesn’t include smaller costs such as adhesives, joining tape, and pins. It’s also important to remember that this is for a square or rectangle shaped installation. More complicated shapes will require more artificial turf as there will be more offcuts.
When you book in your home visit, our friendly consultant can talk you through all your options and give you an accurate quote for costs, including whether you want us to install your artificial grass for you, and whether you need us to also supply extra materials.
Did you look at the estimate above and baulk? In that case you may be thinking that you can save some money by installing it yourself. However, there are several costs that you need to factor in which may mean that, in reality, especially for smaller jobs, it is not much cheaper.
For example, there are a lot of tools you’ll need to hire and these are usually on a weekly basis.
The main bonus of opting to install artificial grass yourself is that these costs don’t rise with the size of the project, so a larger project where you pay a professional by the square meter could save a significant amount.
The main drawback of artificial turf is the upfront cost, which for many is significant. However, maintenance costs are essentially zero, and with an expected lifespan of 15 to 20 years, the artificial grass will often end up paying for itself.
Whereas, natural grass requires the purchase of a lawnmower (maybe two in that time frame) at several hundred pounds. It also requires watering during the summer months. For example, a 50m2 lawn would require roughly 1.5 cubic metres of water every time. This is 1500 litres (nearly 20 bath tubs), which at around £2.50 a cubic metre would cost around £375 - £400 a year if watered every week.
Lawn feed or fertiliser will also need to be used if you want a pristine lawn, and this costs around £25 per bag. A 5L bottle of weed killer will cost around £20. Therefore, you could potentially be looking at upkeep costs of around £500 a year if you want a lawn you can be proud of.
If you want a hassle-free garden for years to come, book a home visit or contact us to get your journey started.
