How Much Does Zeroscaping Cost in Utah?
Real price ranges for Salt Lake County projects, what drives cost, and how to maximize your rebate.
Salt Lake County pricing guide · Updated 2025
The Short Answer: $5–$15 Per Square Foot
Professional zeroscaping installation in Salt Lake County typically costs $5–$15 per square foot for a complete install — grass removal, weed barrier, gravel or rock, plant material, edging, and drip irrigation if needed. The wide range reflects real differences in materials, site complexity, and what's included.
What Drives the Cost Up or Down
Material choice is the biggest variable. Crushed granite and pea gravel are the most affordable ($0.50–$1.50/sq ft for materials). River rock, flagstone, and colored decorative rock run $1.50–$4/sq ft. Premium boulders and custom hardscape elements are priced separately.
Site complexity — whether the yard is level, whether there's existing concrete or tree roots to remove, whether irrigation needs to be rerouted — can add 20–40% to base cost.
Plant density varies widely. A gravel-and-rock yard with minimal plants is cheaper than a full native plant install with drip to each plant. Many homeowners split the difference.
Real Project Cost Examples
Typical Salt Lake County Projects
Grass removal, gravel, weed barrier, edging, 4–6 plants
Grass removal, premium rock, weed barrier, edging, 8–12 plants, drip
Complete conversion, river rock, full plant palette, drip system
Varies widely by design complexity
Subtract the Utah Rebate
The Utah Water Savers rebate pays up to $3 per square foot of qualifying grass removed. This directly reduces your out-of-pocket cost:
- 400 sq ft → $1,200 rebate
- 800 sq ft → $2,400 rebate
- 1,200 sq ft → $3,600 rebate
A $7,000 project on 1,000 sq ft of grass effectively costs you $4,000 after the rebate. The rebate doesn't reduce what you pay upfront — it comes as a check 4–8 weeks post-installation — but it meaningfully changes the total cost of ownership.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
The only reliable way to price your specific yard is a site visit. Factors like existing irrigation, grade, soil type, and what's being removed all affect the final number. Lundberg Landscape provides free, detailed quotes for every project.