Signs you need sod installation
- A new build with bare dirt or a lawn the builder sprayed on
- More weeds and bare spots than grass
- You tried seed and the birds, the heat, or the weeds got it first
- You want a lawn this month, not next spring
- A dog run or play area that is worn to dirt
- Old lawn full of grubs, thatch, or a grass type that never took
How a sod installation call works
Measure the area, check the sprinkler coverage, and test how the soil drains
Strip the old lawn, grade for drainage, and till in compost to break up the clay
Fresh-cut sod laid the day it arrives, staggered, rolled, and watered in
A watering schedule for the first three weeks and a first-mow visit
Questions about sod installation
What kind of sod do you use?
A Kentucky bluegrass blend cut for this climate. It handles cold winters and recovers from summer stress better than fescue alone.
How long before I can walk on it?
Light foot traffic after two weeks. Kids and dogs after the first mow, around three weeks, once it resists a tug.
Do I need to fix the sprinklers first?
Yes. Sod that gets uneven water dies in strips. We check coverage before we order it and quote any repairs separately.