In worst-case scenarios, properties struck by severe weed or disease issues might need to be torn out and replanted from scratch. As you look ahead to prime turf seeding time in fall, you’re probably wondering: What’s the cost of installing a new lawn or turf, anyway?
Here’s a roundup of factors that impact new turf installation cost, and what you can expect to pay for various levels of seeding services your property might need this year.
Square footage rules the cost of landscape maintenance services like mowing, mulching, and installing new turf. Property size dictates the labor hours and crew size required to install new turf.
Size also determines materials costs for lawn care. That’s why a quality landscape contractor will always measure your property before providing an estimate. (There's no other way to be sure the estimate is accurate and avoid surprises on the invoice.)
It’s tough to nail down a cost per square foot for installing new lawn or turf because the condition of the grass also factors into pricing. (Read on, we’ll explain.)
"Installing" new lawn or turf can mean a few different things, which depend on your turf's condition:
The cost of installing new turf depends entirely on how much your commercial property needs. Aerating and overseeding a property is a completely different type of project than removing and replanting an entire plot.
Now you’re wondering, how much more does it cost to plant an entire property of new turf versus overseeding? Remember, overseeding is a routine process, and installing new turf is labor intensive.
If your property is 10,000 square feet, aeration and overseeding will cost in the neighborhood of $400 to $500. (There are always variables that will increase or reduce the price.) If you completely refresh your lawn and install new turf on a 10,000-square-foot commercial property, that could cost $3,000 or more.
You don’t want to go that route unless you have to. So be sure to provide your lawn with proper nutrients, irrigate appropriately, and enlist a reputable commercial lawn care professional that can give you honest advice on how to best manage weeds, disease, and other turf damage concerns.
Contact us today, and let’s talk about how you can make the most of your turf this season and plan ahead for potential repairs when the weather’s just right this fall.