The grass might be artificial, but the costs of synthetic turf are real and can add up based on material and metres needed. Here’s how you stay under budget.
Artificial turf is increasingly becoming popular in backyards and gardens throughout the Gold Coast. Not only is it extremely simple to maintain, it also offers an evergreen solution to your lawn without the need to mow, fertilize, or water.
With two primary uses for synthetic turf – landscaping and sporting – there’s an option and a design for anyone’s needs. It all comes down to what your goals are for your outdoor space.
But how much can you expect to spend for your greener grass?
We’re breaking it down here along with what you can expect from your new synthetic turf and what makes it so well worth the money.
The benefits of synthetic turf for your garden
Should you even choose artificial grass over the real thing?
More and more homeowners are saying “yes” to this and making the change to synthetic turf. What’s so enticing about this innovative product for your outdoor space? There are a number of benefits to keep in mind as you make your own comparisons.
- Maintenance: Artificial turf requires nearly zero care, compared to a lawn that must be nurtured year-round.
- Pests: Limit the number of soil-borne insects plaguing your garden by replacing your grass with turf.
- Cost: While you might pay more upfront per metre for artificial turf, it will last longer with less care and costs for the life of the lawn.
- Duration: Natural grasses die while synthetic turf is designed to last for decades when properly installed.
- Mess: No more puddles, mud, or grass stains tracked in by your kids, pets, or other loved ones when they are done playing outside.
- Environment: Save on watering, harmful pesticides, and pollution from gas mowers with artificial turf.
What affects the cost of synthetic turf?
While all artificial turf may seem the same at first glance, there are definitely differences when it comes to brands and types available. After all, the density and thickness of turf needed for a standard garden will be different from what might work best for a putting green or a cricket pitch.
With this in mind, the biggest factor that will affect the cost of your turf is the turf you choose to move forward with.
What affects these types? Here are just few elements:
- Material: Nylon, polyethylene, and polypropylene each have their own distinct look and price.
- Pile: Short, medium, and long can provide different densities and variation in a yard or play area.
- Use: Playgrounds, putting greens, and pet yards can all do well with different materials and pile combinations.
- Features: Weed backing, UV stabilisers, fibre type, and resistance to temperature all add to the price.
- Colour: Not all greens are the same, and you may want a more variegated turf for a natural look, which can cost more.
Once you choose your turf and the variety of options listed above, you have to determine how much of it you’ll need. The amount of turf, in square metres, is the second biggest factor when it comes to pricing out your new lawn. With the exact turf type in mind, your installer can help you measure out your yard or garden to determine exactly how much material you’ll need for proper coverage.
Knowing the scope of the project will also help your installer give you an accurate quote for the actual installation. These fees are generally separate from the cost of the material itself. Keep in mind that the terrain of your yard – slopes, hills, cutouts, and trees, for example – will have an impact on how complex it will be for the crew to do the installation quickly and efficiently. The more time they expect it to take, the more the installation, and the overall project, will cost you.
How much does synthetic turf cost on the Gold Coast?
With all of these factors affecting pricing, it should be no surprise that there is not one flat fee for synthetic turf. You’ll need to have an installer provide a quote and measure for your exact project and the turf you want most for your garden. That said, the average cost for synthetic turf ranges between $20- 50 per m2.
Don’t forget that you’ll likely have a separate line item for the installation. This tends to run between $60-$100 per m2, again depending on the complexity of the install.
How much does it cost to maintain artificial grass?
This is the great part. While you might pay a bit more up front for synthetic turf, you’re looking at saving when it comes to maintenance.
There’s nearly nothing that needs to be done to maintain your lawn. No feeding, watering, pruning, or mowing. At most, if you find that some debris or dirt has taken a pesky hold of an area, you can rinse it away with water from a common garden hose. It’s that simple.
While artificial turf is designed to last 10-15 years, if not more with proper care, you may find that over time a patch becomes more worn, loose, or damaged. This can easily be swapped out with a similar material or reattached depending on the condition of the turf.
Tackle your new turf with the pros at Surface Pro Group
Upgrading your QLD garden to a new synthetic turf surface can be a grand and exciting project, even if some of the options seem a bit overwhelming. That’s why the team at Surface Pro Group helps customers choose the right turf for their needs based on the factors that matter most. Once we help you select a turf type, we also help with measuring and ordering the turf so you will have minimal waste on your project.
We have over 20 years of experience and meet every budget and deadline that we’re presented with. That’s because we put our customers and their needs first and foremost, even completing installations during off-hours to limit disruption or to accommodate schedule restrictions. All of our products are of the highest quality, and our team prides itself on consulting, not just selling, ground solutions that truly solve problems or address needs.
For a fast free quote today, call us on 1300 521 612 or request a quote online.