Kentucky cost guide
Sod Installation cost in Kentucky
Quick answer
Sod Installation in Kentucky costs an estimated $0.96 - $1.91 per sq ft installed. That is 4% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Kentucky earn $18.34 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.96 - $1.91
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #42 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Kentucky: $290 - $570 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in Kentucky
- 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: Kentucky landscaping wages are 4% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Kentucky compares
| State | Estimate (per sq ft installed) |
|---|---|
| Florida | $0.97 - $1.93 |
| Tennessee | $0.96 - $1.92 |
| Georgia | $0.96 - $1.92 |
| Kentucky | $0.96 - $1.91 |
| Texas | $0.95 - $1.91 |
| South Carolina | $0.95 - $1.90 |
| South Dakota | $0.94 - $1.88 |
| United States | $1 - $2 |
Sod Installation companies in Kentucky
Other landscaping costs in Kentucky
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $65
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $95
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $365
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $68
- Gardener$32 - $59
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.66 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$570 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$640 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,200
- Paver Patio$9.56 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.46 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.78 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$740 - $1,500
Sod Installation cost in Kentucky: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in Kentucky?
About $0.96 - $1.91 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in Kentucky than average?
Kentucky ranks #42 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 4% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky?
Local Landscaping lists 10 businesses offering this service in Kentucky, including in Owensboro, Shelbyville, Paducah, Bowling Green and 1 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 Kentucky by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.