North Carolina cost guide
Sod Installation cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
Sod Installation in North Carolina costs an estimated $0.97 - $1.94 per sq ft installed. That is 3% below the national average, because landscaping workers in North Carolina earn $19.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.97 - $1.94
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in North Carolina: $290 - $580 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in North Carolina
- 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: North Carolina landscaping wages are 3% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How North Carolina compares
Sod Installation companies in North Carolina
Other landscaping costs in North Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$660 - $2,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- French Drain$9.65 - $34
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
Sod Installation cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in North Carolina?
About $0.97 - $1.94 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 3% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 33 businesses offering this service in North Carolina, including in Wilmington, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh 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 North Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.