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🌿 Sod Lawn Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to lay sod for a new lawn. Covers sod pallets, topsoil prep, starter fertilizer, and tools for a professional-quality install.

Project Details

Lawn Area (sq ft)

Total square footage of the area to be sodded

Prep Level (1=minimal, 2=full prep with topsoil)

1 = basic grading only, 2 = full prep with new topsoil layer

Starter Fertilizer (0=no, 1=yes)

1 = include starter fertilizer to speed root establishment

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Press sod firmly into soil to eliminate air pockets

Level and smooth the soil bed before laying sod

Water sod immediately after laying and every day for 2 weeks

Cut sod rolls to fit edges and curves cleanly

Keep sod consistently moist during the establishment period

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Pro Tips

✓ Lay sod within 24 hours of delivery — sod heats up in rolls and dies fast in summer
✓ Stagger the joints like brick courses so seams don't align and create visible lines
✓ Water new sod so the top 3-4 inches of soil stay moist for the first 2 weeks
✓ Don't mow new sod until you can't easily pull up a corner — usually 10-14 days

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