The price for an artificial lawn installation will vary depending on multiple factors. Most installations require excavating 4 inches of existing dirt, grass, concrete, etc. and a 3 inch crushed granite base preparation. Some installations (typically in new home construction, or where the existing grade is already low) won't require any excavation, only the granite base preparation. Some installations are glued down over an existing concrete patio. All of these factors have an effect on the artificial lawn installation price. Access is another variable. If your installation is in the backyard and there is enough width clearance to fit a bobcat machine, this would cost less than if you had only enough room to fit a wheelbarrow. It takes more time and more man power to wheelbarrow a yard of soil than than it does to have a bobcat do it.

On average, an artificial lawn price will range between $7.00 - $9.00 a square foot. Of course the type of artificial lawn product you chose will play a significant part in the end price. Panjia's design consultants will work with you to choose a product that will meet your needs and meet your budget.

Yes, an artificial lawn is going to seem expensive up front compared to laying natural sod, however, it is important to look at the long term savings. An artificial lawn usually pays for itself within 3 years and you will no longer be paying the monthly maintanence costs to keep your lawn green. Panjia offers 6 months same as cash or low payment finaicing options to help get your project done and get you started on saving money and water.

Water usage continues to be a concern in California because of constant population growth and urban development. Because of the concern over California’s water supply, the demand for waterless artificial lawns is growing at an incredible rate - reduced artificial lawn prices coupled with rising water rates making the return on investment (ROI) much better. Landscape/turf irrigation is the main driver of this demand representing 60% of California’s water consumption.

As lawmakers discuss the calls for drastic measures regarding limitations on the state’s water supply, the value and price of an artificial lawn is becoming more and more affordable. This is especially true given the recently proposed Los Angeles water rate hikes and the pending restrictions in San Diego – with similar restrictions and limitations looming over Orange County and San Bernardino County. Artificial lawn prices have traditionally been an obstacle for many homeowners - struggling with making the commitment to a larger upfront cost in spite of the obvious longer term cost savings.  However, rising water rates, water rationing, and reduced installation costs are making the commitment easier to swallow.

On Monday February 9th, 2009 Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for increased citywide water restrictions and the adoption of a tiered water rate that would punish Department of Water and Power customers who fail to conserve. Sprinkler use would be restricted to two days a week and by summer could be cut to one day a week if the drought continues. Without an artificial lawn, given the conditions in California, your existing grass will certainly die if limited to watering 1 to 2 days per week. According to Mayor Villaraigosa, "The level of severity of this drought is something we haven't seen since the early 1970s. We have to move quickly to address this problem”. The Metropolitan Water District -- a major wholesale water supplier to the city and the rest of Southern California -- has warned that it may be forced to cut water deliveries by 15% to 25%.

In addition to Los Angeles, San Diego is considering water restrictions. The San Diego city council met in early November 2008 to approve a new set of mandatory water conservation measures. This measure includes a sliding scale of restrictions likely to go into effect in 2009. 90% of the City of San Diego’s water comes from elsewhere. Dry weather and new legal restrictions on water pumping mean the region is vulnerable to severe water shortages. San Diego County Water Authority has already called for residents to save 20 gallons per day – that’s 600 gallons per month or 7,200 gallons per year – a 10% reduction.

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