Sod Installation & Lawn Renovation
Get an instant green lawn or transform your tired yard with professional sod installation and renovation services.
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When Sod Makes More Sense Than Seed
Seeding a new lawn takes weeks to germinate and months to fill in completely. Sod gives you a full lawn in one day. You can walk on it in 2 weeks and use it normally in 3 to 4 weeks. If you need instant results or you are dealing with erosion, steep slopes, or problem areas where seed keeps failing, sod is your answer.
Sod also works better for Irondequoit properties with heavy clay soil or drainage issues. The mature root system establishes faster than seed in difficult conditions. Plus, sod comes weed-free, so you start with a clean slate instead of fighting weeds while waiting for seed to fill in.
What We Do for New & Renovated Lawns
We handle complete sod installation and lawn renovation for Irondequoit homes and businesses. Here is what we include:
- Site preparation including old sod removal, grading, and soil amendment
- Fresh sod delivery and same-day installation
- Rolling and watering to ensure good soil contact
- Lawn renovation including overseeding, aeration, and topdressing
- Starter fertilizer application
- Follow-up care instructions and maintenance recommendations
We often pair sod installation with irrigation system installation or complete landscape design for properties that need a total transformation.
How Sod Installation Works
Step 1: Site Preparation
We remove existing grass, weeds, and debris. Then we grade the area to ensure proper drainage away from your house. We till and amend the soil with compost if needed to give the sod the best possible growing environment. This prep work takes 1 to 2 days depending on yard size and condition.
Step 2: Sod Delivery & Installation
Fresh sod arrives the morning of installation. We lay it the same day because sod starts deteriorating quickly once cut. We fit pieces tightly together, stagger the seams like bricks, and trim edges for a perfect fit. Most residential lawns take 1 day to install.
Step 3: Watering & Establishment
We water heavily immediately after installation and show you the watering schedule for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Sod needs daily watering at first, then you gradually reduce frequency. Roots establish in 2 to 3 weeks, and your lawn is fully usable in about a month.
When Renovation Works Better Than Replacement
Not every bad lawn needs complete replacement. If you still have 40 to 50 percent decent grass and your main problems are thin spots, weeds, or compacted soil, renovation might save you thousands compared to full sod installation.
Renovation includes core aeration to break up compacted soil, overseeding with quality grass seed, and topdressing with compost to improve soil. We also treat weeds and apply starter fertilizer. Results take longer than sod, but you get a thick healthy lawn for a fraction of the cost. This works great for properties that just need a reset rather than a complete makeover.
Ready for a New Lawn?
Let's look at your yard and recommend sod installation or renovation. Free estimates for all lawn projects.
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