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How Much Does Hydroseeding Cost?
Instead of the traditional method of soil sodding, one way to convert the lawn into a perfect evergreen is the method called ‘Hydroseeding’. Hydroseeding is perfect for large acres of land and soil or vacant lots in the front and backyard. However, before trying out this method, there is a big question which everyone asks first, “How much does hydroseeding cost?” To proper understand hydroseeding and its cost here are the complete details and considerations to keep in mind.
What is ‘Hydroseeding’?
Hydroseeding or hydro mulching is found to be the easiest way and a great alternative to soil sodding. To describe the process; from the word ‘hydro’ which means water, hydroseeding can be defined as the process of planting seeds using water. A water sprinkler is used to spread the mixture of water with seeds all around the lawn until all areas are fully covered. Planting seeds this way for grass or evergreen plants is the quickest for it will not require plowing or additional efforts to do so. Furthermore, there will be no need to pay much for persons who will do the labor unlike in traditional sod.
Average Cost of Hydroseeding Per Foot
As usual, for better quality results, higher application rates are needed for the preferred type of product for producing the best results. An average, 2,000 square feet of the homeland will cost around $140 and $320. To break down the cost, the average rate for a perfect lawn at home has a price ranging from 2 cents to 15cents per square foot and above. On the other hand, for commercial areas, the price has a minimum of $5,000 up to $7,000 per acre. Moreover, it can reach a price of $10,000 per acre depending upon the machinery and personnel involved to do the job.
Factors Affecting Hydroseeding Final Cost
Consequently, there are lots of factors that affect the final cost of hydroseeding aside from the average cost. These factors are desired results, types of seeds, conditions to work in, location, size of the job and much more. Commonly, the difference in prices results from the quality of grass the customer desired to have. Turfgrass has a higher costing seed type compared to Road banks seeds and other regular grass. Additionally, when higher seed rate was chosen, to do the seeding properly, this would also require other materials which are not ordinary. At the same time, other additional factors which affect the final cost includes the moisture of the soil, service fees, inspection and consultation charges, and transport fees.
How to Make a Personal Estimate For Hydroseeding Cost?
Making a personal estimate is a great idea for a perfect but not so costly, hydroseeding project in a home or commercial lot. Remember these five categories in making the estimate: (1) planting area, (2) seed type, (3) seed density, the (4) preparation and landscaping and (5) the additional fees. For the planting area, the three basic shapes of a land should be considered when estimating as well as its geometric formula for calculation- the rectangle, circle, and triangle. The formula is (1) times the product of (2) and (3). Then, just add the (4) and (5) to the total.