Turf vs grass over 10 years
Over 10 years, turf costs its upfront install price plus very little upkeep, while grass costs water, mowing, fertilizer and reseeding every year. For an 800 sq ft backyard, Pet Pro turf is $10,000 installed. Whether turf comes out ahead depends on what you pay for water and lawn care; the calculator below uses your numbers.
10-year calculator
Enter your own bills. Defaults are placeholders, not survey data. Turf upkeep assumed $50/year (brushing, rinse).
What the calculator leaves out
Your time spent mowing, water restrictions during drought stages, and the value of a usable yard after rain. Turf still needs occasional brushing and rinsing, and grass areas you keep for trees still need watering.