Cost guide
How much does sod installation cost?
Quick answer
Sod Installation costs $1 - $2 per sq ft installed in the US (HomeGuide, 2025). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per sq ft installed)
- $1 - $2
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in the US: $300 - $600 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Total square footage and grass variety.
- Site prep: removing old turf, grading and soil amendments.
- Delivery distance and how close trucks can get to the lawn.
- Whether watering guidance or a short establishment warranty is included.
Sod Installation cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2025); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
Other landscaping costs
- Lawn Mowing cost
- Lawn Fertilization cost
- Yard Cleanup cost
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost
- Gardener cost
- Tree Removal cost
- Artificial Turf Installation cost
- Sprinkler System Installation cost
- Landscape Design cost
- Landscaping Installation cost
- Paver Patio cost
- Retaining Wall cost
- French Drain cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
- Xeriscaping cost
- Snow Removal cost
- Commercial Lawn Care cost
Sod Installation cost: common questions
How much does sod installation cost?
Nationally $1 - $2 per sq ft installed, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $0.91 - $1.81 in Mississippi to $1.09 - $2.19 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of sod installation?
Total square footage and grass variety. Site prep: removing old turf, grading and soil amendments. Delivery distance and how close trucks can get to the lawn. Whether watering guidance or a short establishment warranty is included.
What should a sod installation quote include?
Ask each company to put site preparation, sod variety and what happens if sections fail to root in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is sod installation cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($0.91 - $1.81), West Virginia ($0.91 - $1.82), Louisiana ($0.91 - $1.83).