New Jersey cost guide
Sod Installation cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
Sod Installation in New Jersey costs an estimated $1.01 - $2.02 per sq ft installed. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $1.01 - $2.02
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $300 - $610 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in New Jersey
- 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: New Jersey landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
Sod Installation companies in New Jersey
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $66
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.05 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
Sod Installation cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in New Jersey?
About $1.01 - $2.02 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 1% above the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
Local Landscaping lists 12 businesses offering this service in New Jersey, including in North Bergen, Woodbridge, Newark, Paterson and 6 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 New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.