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Expert Sod Installation

Growing a lawn from grass seed takes patience, effort, and the right weather conditions. Why not get a great-looking lawn now with sod installation from your local experts, The Grounds Guys®?

Expert Sod Installation
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  • Sod installation is an investment, and improper care and maintenance often lead to failure. Once the sod is installed, The Grounds Guys can provide lawn maintenance services to ensure the sod becomes established and looks great for years to come.

  • You deserve peace of mind that the professionals you hire will consider the many variables that affect success. That’s why we like to inform you about our process and progress along the way.

  • Our sod installation experts have years of experience in nurturing gorgeous, healthy lawns for our customers. For sod lawn installation you can trust, look no further than The Grounds Guys near you.

Rolls of sod being installed.

Sod Lawn Installation

Installing a sod lawn takes more than just a little elbow grease. Once our experts arrive at your property, we’ll begin these preparation steps:

  • Removing old grass and weeds in the soil
  • Amending the soil if necessary
  • Grading the soil so it’s level and drains well
  • Installing the sod with industry best practices
  • Setting up irrigation or sprinklers to ensure the sod receives plenty of water
Sod Lawn Installation
Freshly installed sod next to a stone walkway.

How The Grounds Guys Can Help You

The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients. Built on a family tradition of caring, we are driven by a passion to exceed customer expectations and consistently deliver client satisfaction.

Customer Reviews

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    Amazing work! My yard side yard went from a looking like a jungle to the garden it is supposed to look like. Justin and Angel made sure everything looked okay with me before going on to the next task. Very detail oriented.

    Kim S.
    5/5
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    The crew arrived ready to transform my space, and wow is it beautiful! The guys worked efficiently and carefully, planting the bushes and plants. I would highly recommend David and the crew.

    Rich & Gretchen E.
    5/5
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    The Grounds Guys do a phenomenal job. They did a major cleanup of my yard, installed new sod, laid stone, shells, and mulch, planted new Areca palms and flowers, rerouted some sprinklers, and created a flagstone path to the backyard, and all of it was down with meticulous care, attention to detail, and skill. The Guys are friendly, professional, and just a delight to deal with. They offered good suggestions for improving the yard and have communicated clearly throughout the process. I can’t recommend them enough.

    Amanda C.
    5/5
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    The team at Grounds Guys was so helpful in getting started, providing us a quote and even revising the quote when we changed our preferences. The team who came out was so quick and efficient and our yard looks great! Highly recommend!

    Deborah A.
    5/5
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    The Grounds Guys went above and beyond to complete our landscaping project. They were very flexible when needed as well. We definitely recommend them for any landscaping project you have in mind!

    Shane P.
    5/5
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    Exceeded our expectations. The work is neat and good looking. They took the initiative to do a little extra. So pleased.

    Georgia R.
    5/5
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Helpful Resources

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    What Landscaping Zone Are You in and Why Does It Matter?

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  • A stone firepit with Adirondack chairs facing a wooded backyard.

    Outdoor Landscaping Ideas

    As the days grow longer and temperatures get warmer, families gravitate to the outdoors to relax and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Make the most of your backyard and personalize your outdoor living space with these creative landscaping ideas from experienced professionals at The Grounds Guys®, with options to suit every type of lifestyle and any size of yard or budget.

  • A fertilizer spreader on a lawn with bag of fertilizer next to it.

    Why You Should Schedule a Spring Tune-up for Your Lawn

    Raising a family – or even just enjoying time with friends – usually leads to having a busy schedule. But if that busy schedule has caused you to neglect your spring lawn maintenance in the last few years, it may be time to bring in some help.

Frequently Asked Questions

As an industry leader, The Grounds Guys are committed to using our 20-plus years of landscape knowledge and experience to help homeowners and businesses bring the vision for their property to life. This includes answering your questions about landscape services. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about residential sod installation.

  • Fresh sod requires special care during the first week to ensure it takes root properly. You should water the sod three to four times a day for five to ten minutes, but avoid overwatering. It’s also important not to water in the evening and to keep foot traffic off the new lawn for at least two weeks.

The Grounds Guys C.A.R.E.S.

Comprehensive | Artistry | Results | Experience | Service

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The moment you put on a Grounds Guys uniform, you join a close-knit local team and a network of 200+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, which can offer unparalleled career growth and advancement opportunities. 

Our franchise owners all share a vision of becoming the employers of choice in the markets they serve by creating a fun, rewarding, and engaging work environment that supports our core values of respect, integrity, and having fun in the process.

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