How Much Does Sod Cost?
Sod material typically costs about $0.30–$0.85 per square foot, or roughly $150–$450 per pallet of 450–500 sq ft (LawnStarter). Professionally installed sod runs about $1.70–$2.60 per square foot according to Lawn Love, with LawnStarter putting the average near $1.65.
Sod cost by lawn size
| Lawn | Sod material (~$0.30–$0.85/sq ft) | Installed (~$1.70–$2.60/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $150–$425 | $850–$1,300 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $300–$850 | $1,700–$2,600 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $600–$1,700 | $3,400–$5,200 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $900–$2,550 | $5,100–$7,800 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,500–$4,250 | $8,500–$13,000 |
What affects the price
- Grass type: Lawn Love's figures show bahia among the cheapest and St. Augustine and Bermuda toward the top.
- Delivery fees per order or per pallet.
- Soil prep: removing old turf, grading and adding topsoil.
- Season and region: sod is cheaper close to sod farms.
Sod vs. seed
Seed costs a fraction of sod but takes a season to fill in; sod gives an instant lawn and controls erosion right away. See our seed vs. sod guide. The sod calculator turns your lawn size into rolls and pallets, and into a material cost when you enter your supplier's price.
Sources
Prices vary widely by region, season and contractor. Use these ranges to plan, then get at least three written quotes.