Natural Grass Vs. 40mm Synthetic Turf
Based on a 50 Square Metre Area
| PROCEDURE | NATURAL GRASS | 40mm PREMIUM SYNTHETIC TURF |
|---|---|---|
| Evacuate and remove existing material | $600 | $600 |
| Topsoil and preparation | $250 | $0 |
| Edging | $450 | $450 |
| Irrigation Equipment | $900 | $0 |
| Turf | $400 | $4175 |
| Maintenance | ||
| Mowing (inc. fuel, labour, edging, maintenance of machinery) | $450 | $0 |
| Fertilising, weed maintenance etc.. | $80 | $0 |
| Water ($6/week) | $220 | $0 |
| Other Maintenance | $110 | $0 |
| Total Maintenance Cost: | ||
| Year | $860 | $0 |
| Total Cost (Install & Maintenance): | ||
| Year 1 | $3460 | $5225 |
| Year 3 | $5180 | $5225 |
| Year 10 | $11200 | $5225 |