Sod Installation Cost
Sod Installation costs most homeowners between$2.12 and $3.54 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full sod installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$2.12 β $3.54
Typical average: $2.83
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$424 β $708
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sod Cost | $0.02β$0.03 | 1% |
| Sod Installation Labor, Basic | $0.48β$1.13 | 32% |
| Sod Installation Job Supplies | $0β$0 | 0% |
| Sod Installation Equipment Allowance | $0.84β$1.40 | 40% |
| Option: Remove Lawn | $0.01β$0.01 | 0% |
| Sod Debris Disposal | $0.77β$0.97 | 27% |
Sod Installation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $2.45β$4.21 | +18% |
| San Jose, CA | $2.37β$4.06 | +14% |
| San Francisco, CA | $2.37β$4.06 | +14% |
| Seattle, WA | $2.33β$3.98 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $2.30β$3.91 | +10% |
| Boston, MA | $2.30β$3.91 | +10% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.27β$3.84 | +8% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2.23β$3.76 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | $2.23β$3.76 | +6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $2.23β$3.76 | +6% |
| Columbus, OH | $2.11β$3.50 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.08β$3.46 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $2.08β$3.46 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $2.05β$3.40 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $2.03β$3.35 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $2.03β$3.35 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $2.02β$3.34 | -5% |
| Miami, FL | $2.02β$3.34 | -5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $2.01β$3.33 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $2.01β$3.32 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does sod installation cost?
Nationally, sod installation typically costs $2.12β$3.54 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in sod installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into sod cost, sod installation labor, basic, sod installation job supplies, sod installation equipment allowance, option: remove lawn, sod debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does sod installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($2.45β$4.21) and lowest in Austin, TX ($2.01β$3.32), driven by local labor and disposal rates.