When you purchase sod, you have the option of installing it yourself or having it done professionally. Each option has its own sod installation cost, and advantages and disadvantages.
Doing it yourself – The cost of installing sod yourself will be very minimal. The factors that can add to the overall expense is the purchasing of the sod and the rental of the laying equipment. Laying sod is fairly easy; it is the prep work that will be hard labor for some. It would be best to lay your own sod. It’s cheaper to do it yourself.
Generally you can expect to pay:
Sod here costs about 13-35 cents a square foot (dependent on type, contractor and region you live in.)
Soil will cost you around $11-$15/ yd.
A sod cutter at most rental places can be rented for $30-$75 and this is needed to remove the old grass.
Food for your friends $50
Beer for your friends $70
Final cost: So depending on the size of the area you want sodded, you can expect to pay maybe $250
Professionally Done – Having your new lawn laid professionally saves a lot of hassle and hard work. There is a cost to installing this sod, however you will have it laid by professionals, who do this type of work for a living.
Generally you can expect to pay:
The price of sod is 15-35 cents a square foot (dependent on type, contractor and region you live in.)
You will be paying a delivery charge for the sod to be delivered to your home. This can be anywhere from $10-$50
You will have to pay for the soil, which is around $35/ yd
Depending on the contractor or the region you live in, you can expect to pay around $5 – $8 / yd to have the new sod installed. This will include the removal and installation.
Final cost: So depending on the size of the area you want sodded, you can expect to pay maybe double or triple what it cost to have it done by yourself.