Lay the groundwork for sod installation
Answering sod installation questions before your project starts helps you and your pro plan square footage, grading needs, grass species, and timeline expectations.
Professional sod installation costs average $2,050, with most homeowners paying $1,000 to $3,000 depending on your lawn size and grass species choice.
Your pro discusses existing surfaces that need removal, whether grading is necessary, and helps you choose a grass species that thrives in your climate.
Hiring a local sod service professional keeps your project on schedule and helps you select the right grass species for long-term lawn health.
Everyone wants a beautiful, green lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood, but not everyone wants to wait months for grass seed to grow. If you’re in a rush to get your lawn looking perfect, make sure you can answer these sod questions that a professional will ask to prepare for your project.
Sod companies sell sod slabs and rolls by the square foot, so the coverage area is one of the first things your sod pro will discuss with you. You may need to provide total lawn dimensions and measurements for driveways, walkways, and pathways so they can do the math, or you can provide dimensions for the area you want sodded. The square footage will influence the cost and the project timeline.
If you’re removing old grass, your pro may need to use a sod cutter, although you could likely take on the project yourself. However, ripping up hardscaping materials such as concrete and pavers will cost more and take longer, and your professional may need to bring in equipment.
Your pro needs flat soil, which means your property will almost always require some prep work before installation. Your pro will discuss the current state of your property and may want to inspect the area. Grading may require some specialized equipment.
Professionals can complete most sod installation projects in a day or two. However, your installation could take longer if you need significant grading or to remove heavy hardscaping materials where you want your sod installed. Your sod professional will know the best time to lay sod and will work with you to figure out an ideal installation timeline based on your expectations, local climate, and more.
You can purchase sod in a wide variety of grass species. The species you choose will affect your material costs, but selecting a grass species that suits your climate is crucial. Your professional can help pick a species that will thrive in your area to help it thrive and reduce ongoing maintenance and replacement costs.
Sod installation costs an average of $2,050, and most homeowners pay between $1,000 and $3,000. Your total will depend on the grass species, the size of the area you’re covering, the current state of your property, and more. Your pro can help you choose a species that suits your cost expectations and make recommendations to help you stay under budget.
Wonderful. I am going to have them remove and replace my driveway in the spring.
All Star Paving and SealingWe were having 2”x 2” tile installed . There was a small installation error and the new additional replacement tile was from a different lot and the colors didn’t match. Joe assured us that he would rectify everything , which he did without hesitation. We decided to go with the 18” x 36” tile...
CarifaTileWe had a 20+ year old landscape lighting system that needed replacement. Midwest Lightscapes worked with us to design a much improved lighting system, lighting the exterior of the house and the back yard. Installation of the 45 light system took one and one-half days, and went very smoothly....
Midwest LightscapesDid an amazing job transforming my yard. Also installed sod in places, would recommend to everyone.
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They show up and they did take us on as a client which seems to be a problem with other lawn care providers. We have multiple properties and this one was located close to downtown and no one really wants to mess with it.
The worker came out when he was supposed to come. He informed me he would honor the Angie's List deal, but would not do any more work for me since my son in law owns lawn care company as well, even though they do not do the same type of work. He said he did not feel comfortable giving me...
Bello Giardino LLCE & L Lawn Care was super. They were very responsive before and after service. They were efficient and were able to complete the job within 1 day. I have had concern about one section of sod - the owner was pro-active and did a visit to evaluate. I have no doubt they will stand behind...
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