Pennsylvania cost guide
Sod Installation cost in Pennsylvania
Quick answer
Sod Installation in Pennsylvania costs an estimated $0.99 - $1.98 per sq ft installed. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Pennsylvania earn $19.95 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.99 - $1.98
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #27 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Pennsylvania: $300 - $590 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in Pennsylvania
- 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: Pennsylvania landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Pennsylvania compares
Sod Installation companies in Pennsylvania
Other landscaping costs in Pennsylvania
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $395
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $74
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$395 - $1,200
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.93 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$690 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,900
- Paver Patio$9.92 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.90 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $300
- Xeriscaping$4.96 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$790 - $1,600
Sod Installation cost in Pennsylvania: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in Pennsylvania?
About $0.99 - $1.98 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in Pennsylvania than average?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 1% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Local Landscaping lists 8 businesses offering this service in Pennsylvania, including in Erie, Scranton, Lancaster, West Chester and 4 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 Pennsylvania by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.