Sod prices and installation

[fslc94]

At least cost plus. If the pallet cost $500 it’ll be $1000 installed.

 

[DADI03]

Prep is the big cost. If you want it to take you need to make sure you prep it right. Leaving a lot of stuff down will eventually come back through.

 

[rbalan]

It’s rare that I see a well graded sod job. It’s funny the dependency of sod rollers these days as if it’s going to fix bad grading. I never need to use them on my jobs.

 

[The Old Jaybird]

OK, thanks for the info.

 

[YOTESHOOTER]

Be sure you kill the grass and weeds or they will come through the new sod, "NIGHT MARE CITY".

 

[95gAtl]

I do erosion and drainage, often times my customers want some sod installed in the "effected" areas.
I install Zoysia and Bermuda. Centipede isn't so popular at the supply houses so I have zero idea a price.
HOWEVER, the install.............

So make sure you have the folks use some type of machine to prepare the existing ground. Just don't have them lay it on bare dirt or weeds. i use a "harley rake" on the front of my bobcat. It's about a $7000 attachment and does a great job.

And if they show up with a garden tiller, you may want to re-think the entire situation.

Labor: Depends. All depends on size, hill, level, ground prep, roots, rocks, etc., but a rough idea of labor for 1-3 pallets is 60 cents to a dollar a sq ft. This is very, very broad.....More sq ft and the price comes down a little.

Hope that helps.