Are you planning to install sod to get an instant lawn? Sod is instant grass that can surprise homeowners, instead of waiting months for seed to sprout.
The first question that comes to your mind when you are planning for sod installation is:
"How much is sod installation going to cost me?"
That's where our Sod Installation Cost Calculator comes in. This tool accurately estimates the total cost of sod installation and gives a breakdown such as cost per square foot or meter, sod cost, waste cost, delivery cost, etc., based on major factors.
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The Sod Installation Cost Calculator is a simple but powerful tool that helps to estimate the total sod installation cost based on real world factors. To use the calculator, just enter:
project area (in square feet or square meters).sod type (Fescue, Bermuda, Kentucky bluegrass, Zoysia).Remove old lawn: yes or noSoil prep & grading: yes or noDelivery: yes or nolocation (Rural, Suburban or Urban)As you fill in the inputs, the calculator displays the total sod installation cost, the cost per square foot or square meter, and a cost breakdown.
The sod installation cost calculation uses simple and accurate logic. Most importantly, prices are based on U.S. average standards. Here are the pricing details used in the calculator:
$1.85 / ft²$1.75 / ft²$2.25 / ft²$2.75 / ft²1.05 (adds 5% to cover waste and cutting)$0.50 / ft² (optional)$0.35 / ft² (optional)$0.12 / ft² with a $150 minimum0.951.001.10Imagine you live in a suburban area and want sod for a 1,500 ft² yard. Here are the inputs:
1,500 ft²Fescue ($1.85/ft²)Yes ($0.50/ft²)Yes ($0.35/ft²)Yes ($0.12/ft², $150 min)1.0Steps:
1,500 × $1.85 = $2,7751,500 × $0.50 = $7501,500 × $0.35 = $5251,500 × $0.12 = $180 (above $150 min)2,775 + 750 + 525 + 180 = $4,230Final Estimated Landscaping Cost = $4,230
The following are some practical ways to reduce sod installation cost: