Sod Installation in Houston, TX

Sod installation in Houston gives you a green lawn in a day. We remove old turf, prep the soil, lay fresh sod and do the first mow. The sod comes with a guarantee when you water it as we show you.

When to put in new sod

  • Bare patches that never fill in
  • A yard full of weeds with little grass
  • Dead lawn after a freeze or drought
  • Construction or a new fence tore up the grass
  • Grass will not grow in a shady spot
  • You are building a new house
  • Brown patch or chinch bugs killed large areas
  • You want a new look before listing the house

How a sod install works

  1. 1Measure the areaWe measure square feet and count pallets. A pallet covers about 450 square feet.
  2. 2Pick the grassWe match grass to your sun and shade: Raleigh or Palmetto St. Augustine, or Zoysia.
  3. 3Remove old turf and prepWe remove dead grass, rake and grade the soil, and fix low spots.
  4. 4Lay the sodSod is laid tight and rolled so roots meet soil.
  5. 5Water and first mowWe show you how to water, and we return for the first mow.

Sod options and costs in Houston

Raleigh St. Augustine$420 per pallet (our price)

A sun-loving, popular choice for Houston yards.

Palmetto St. Augustine$480 per pallet (our price)

Does better in shade than most grasses.

Zoysia$550 per pallet (our price)

Dense and soft, with a slower growth rate. Costs more.

Typical Houston sod range$1–$2 per sq ft installed (typical)

For a quick comparison. Your price depends on tear-out and prep.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Square feet of sod
  • Grass type
  • Old turf removal and soil prep
  • Slopes, drainage and access
  • Sprinkler coverage
  • Season and weather

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Good to know in Houston

St. Augustine is the main lawn grass in Houston because it handles heat and humidity. Heavy clay holds water, so drainage and soil prep matter. New sod needs daily watering for the first two weeks, and cold snaps can set it back.

Sod installation needs no state license. If we move or repair sprinkler lines, a TCEQ-licensed irrigator must do that work.

Questions about sod installation

When is the best time to lay sod in Houston?

Spring through early fall is best. St. Augustine can be laid most of the year if the ground is not frozen.

How much water does new sod need?

Water daily for the first two weeks so the roots take hold, then taper. We give you a written watering plan.

Can I walk on new sod?

Stay off for the first two weeks, except to water.

What is the sod guarantee?

If the sod fails despite correct watering, we replace it. Terms are in your written price.

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