South Carolina cost guide
Sod Installation cost in South Carolina
Quick answer
Sod Installation in South Carolina costs an estimated $0.95 - $1.90 per sq ft installed. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Carolina earn $18.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.95 - $1.90
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #44 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Carolina: $280 - $570 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in South 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: South Carolina landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How South Carolina compares
Sod Installation companies in South Carolina
Other landscaping costs in South Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $64
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $94
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $360
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $67
- Gardener$31 - $58
- Tree Removal$365 - $1,100
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.61 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$565 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$630 - $2,700
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,100
- Paver Patio$9.49 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- French Drain$9.38 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.75 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $64
- Commercial Lawn Care$730 - $1,450
Sod Installation cost in South Carolina: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in South Carolina?
About $0.95 - $1.90 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in South Carolina than average?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 5% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in South 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 South Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 25 businesses offering this service in South Carolina, including in Mount Pleasant, Columbia, Charleston, Conway 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 South Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.