{"id":141094,"date":"2024-09-20T17:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/?p=141094"},"modified":"2025-04-30T22:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T21:08:56","slug":"how-much-do-soil-cells-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/na\/how-much-do-soil-cells-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballpark Pricing: How Much Do Soil Cells Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be frustrating for landscape architects and designers not knowing the approximate cost of soil cells before specifying the system. This can lead to designs exceeding budget constraints, potentially resulting in value engineering later in the project. While the importance of proper tree planting techniques is widely recognized, balancing this with client budgets remains key.<\/p>\n

And while there are many factors that can influence the cost of soil cells (which we\u2019ve detailed in depth below), we want you to be prepared and informed for your client. With this in mind, here are our current average prices per sq. ft. for our 3 most common soil profiles.<\/p>\n

16\u201d soil profile (RootSpace 400)<\/strong> \u2013 $15-17\u00a0 per square foot<\/p>\n

24\u201d soil profile (RootSpace 600)<\/strong> \u2013 $16-18 per square foot<\/p>\n

40\u201d soil profile (RootSpace 1000)<\/strong> – $23-26 per square foot<\/p>\n

Pricing is based on a tree pit with a 4’x4′ tree pit opening. All values are in USD.<\/p>\n

\"\"What is included in the price of a soil cell system?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Soil cell modules<\/a><\/p>\n

ReRoot Barrier to manage roots downward<\/a><\/p>\n

RootStop Barrier to keep roots within the system<\/a><\/p>\n

Rootball Aeration\/Irrigation<\/a><\/p>\n

What is not included in the price of a soil cell system:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Aggregate<\/p>\n

Planting Soil & Trees<\/p>\n

Installation Labor<\/p>\n

Underdrain and irrigation system (if specified)<\/p>\n

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Factors that influence these prices:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes we hear comments like, \u201cWhile I would love for the trees to survive and thrive, I have a lot of competing priorities on this project, and with landscape often being the last to go in, I don\u2019t have unlimited budget to throw at it. What economical options are available?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Urban tree planting is typically a case of “you get out what you put in”. We advocate for a long-term, ROI-focused approach<\/a>. However, certain design adjustments can maximize the value of your soil cell system without compromising tree health.<\/p>\n

Here are some of our expert insights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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