Tennessee cost guide
Sod Installation cost in Tennessee
Quick answer
Sod Installation in Tennessee costs an estimated $0.96 - $1.92 per sq ft installed. That is 4% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Tennessee earn $18.56 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per sq ft installed)
- $0.96 - $1.92
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #40 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Tennessee: $290 - $580 (300 square feet at per sq ft installed)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects sod installation prices in Tennessee
- 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: Tennessee landscaping wages are 4% below the national average, and labor is about 45% of this job's price.
How Tennessee compares
Sod Installation companies in Tennessee
Other landscaping costs in Tennessee
- Lawn Mowing$41 - $66
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $96
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $370
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$37 - $69
- Gardener$32 - $60
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.70 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$575 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$645 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,300
- Paver Patio$9.61 - $16
- Retaining Wall$34 - $62
- French Drain$9.52 - $33
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.80 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$750 - $1,500
Sod Installation cost in Tennessee: common questions
How much does sod installation cost in Tennessee?
About $0.96 - $1.92 per sq ft installed. The US range is $1 - $2 (HomeGuide).
Is sod installation more expensive in Tennessee than average?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 for landscaping wages, so sod installation runs 4% below the national average.
What affects sod installation prices in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Local Landscaping lists 16 businesses offering this service in Tennessee, including in Memphis, Chattanooga, Franklin, Hendersonville 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 Tennessee by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.