North Dakota cost guide
Sod Installation cost in North Dakota
Quick answer
Sod Installation in North Dakota costs an estimated $1.02 - $2.03 per sq ft installed. That is 2% above the national average, because landscaping workers in North Dakota earn $21.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $1.02 - $2.03
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #18 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in North Dakota: $300 - $610 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in North Dakota
- 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 Dakota landscaping wages are 2% above the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How North Dakota compares
Sod Installation companies in North Dakota
Other landscaping costs in North Dakota
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $73
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $67
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,250
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$610 - $2,050
- Landscape Design$720 - $3,100
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,300
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$36 - $66
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.08 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $72
- Commercial Lawn Care$820 - $1,650
Sod Installation cost in North Dakota: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in North Dakota?
About $1.02 - $2.03 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in North Dakota than average?
North Dakota ranks #18 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 2% above the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in North Dakota?
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 Dakota?
Local Landscaping lists 6 businesses offering this service in North Dakota, including in Minot, Bismarck, Hazen and Beulah. 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 Dakota by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.