How to Estimate the Price of a Grass Driveway
When choosing a driveway, you have many options including cement, grass and asphalt driveways. Grass driveways appeal to many because they add to the aesthetic look of a yard, and they don't require you to put a driveway down that could be difficult to remove at a later time like cement or asphalt. Before deciding on a grass driveway, you may find yourself asking what the cost will be. The good news is that you can estimate the price of a grass driveway before making the commitment of purchasing the grass and installing it.
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Measure the area where you want your driveway to be with a tape measure. Multiply the number you got for the length and width to determine your square footage. For example, if the area is 10 feet long and 10 feet wide, then you would multiply 10 times 10 to determine the amount of grass you need is 100 square feet.
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Visit local nurseries to look at different types of grass they have available, as well as their prices. Choose a grass that will stand up to being driven on daily. Perennial ryegrass and Bermuda grass both tolerate heavy traffic well.
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Call landscapers ask how much they would charge to install the grass driveway. Tell them how many square feet the driveway is and how much the nursery is charging you for the grass.
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Determine how much miscellaneous costs of installing the driveway will be, such as permits and irrigation equipment like sprinklers or hoses. If you aren't sure if you need a permit or how much it will cost, call your local court house and ask an expert in the code enforcement office.
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Tips & Warnings
If you plan on installing the grass driveway yourself, you will not need to get the cost of labor for a landscaper. However, you will need to determine how much it will cost you to get equipment that you will need to install the driveway. This equipment may include a wheelbarrow and shovel.
