Alabama cost guide
Sod Installation cost in Alabama
Quick answer
Sod Installation in Alabama costs an estimated $0.93 - $1.87 per sq ft installed. That is 7% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Alabama earn $17.36 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.93 - $1.87
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -7%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #47 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Alabama: $280 - $560 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in Alabama
- 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.
- Local labor costs: Alabama landscaping wages are 7% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Alabama compares
| State | Estimate (per sq ft installed) |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $0.95 - $1.90 |
| South Dakota | $0.94 - $1.88 |
| Oklahoma | $0.94 - $1.87 |
| Alabama | $0.93 - $1.87 |
| Arkansas | $0.93 - $1.87 |
| Louisiana | $0.91 - $1.83 |
| West Virginia | $0.91 - $1.82 |
| United States | $1 - $2 |
Sod Installation companies in Alabama
Other landscaping costs in Alabama
- Lawn Mowing$39 - $62
- Lawn Fertilization$60 - $93
- Yard Cleanup$110 - $350
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$35 - $65
- Gardener$30 - $56
- Tree Removal$355 - $1,050
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.49 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$555 - $1,850
- Landscape Design$610 - $2,600
- Landscaping Installation$2,800 - $14,800
- Paver Patio$9.34 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $61
- French Drain$9.20 - $32
- Landscape Lighting$75 - $280
- Xeriscaping$4.67 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $62
- Commercial Lawn Care$710 - $1,400
Sod Installation cost in Alabama: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in Alabama?
About $0.93 - $1.87 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in Alabama than average?
Alabama ranks #47 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 7% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in Alabama?
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.
How do I find sod installation companies in Alabama?
Local Landscaping lists 34 businesses offering this service in Alabama, including in Huntsville, Mobile, Dothan, Alabaster and 8 more. Ask each for site preparation, sod variety and what happens if sections fail to root.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Alabama by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.