Free sod installation quote calculator for contractors
Price a sod installation job in seconds: enter the lawn area, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a sod installation job
- Old lawn removal. Cutting out old turf or killing weeds first.
- Grading. Filling low spots and sloping away from the house.
- Topsoil. Adding a soil layer so the new roots can take hold.
- Sod type. Grass type for sun, shade and climate.
- Access. Pallets far from the truck mean more carrying.
- Timing. Sod must be laid soon after delivery, so crew scheduling matters.
A worked example
A made-up example, not a price guide. A 2,000 sq ft lawn at 0.60 material (sod) and 0.70 labor per sq ft: 2,000 × 1.30 = 2,600. Add 3 yards of topsoil at 60 each (180) and old turf removal at 400, for 3,180. With 25% markup the quote is 3,975 before sales tax. Sod prices change with season and region.
What to put in your sod installation quote
- Lawn area and grass type
- Removal of old turf and weeds
- Grading and topsoil depth
- Rolling and first watering
- Delivery and pallet costs
- Watering instructions and any warranty terms
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Sod installation quoting questions
How much extra sod should I order?
Order about 5 to 10% more than the measured area for cuts around beds, curves and edges. Odd-shaped lawns need more.
Who is responsible for watering new sod?
Usually the customer, after the first soak. Give clear watering instructions in the quote, because too little water in the first weeks is a common reason new sod fails.
How do I price a sod installation job?
Multiply the lawn area by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.