The Short Answer: $1.50 to $3.00 per Square Foot
Professional, full-service sod installation in the Orlando area typically costs $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. With Strada, that price includes removing your old grass and weeds, hauling it away, grading the yard, and delivering and installing fresh sod. We also set up your irrigation timer before we leave.
Where your yard falls in that range depends mostly on the grass you choose and how much prep the yard needs. We measure your yard on a free estimate and give you an exact price.
Examples by Yard Size
To estimate your yard, multiply its length by its width in feet. Add up each section if your lawn is split into a front yard, backyard and side yards.
| Lawn size | Approximate full-service price |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft (about 2–3 pallets) | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft (about 4–5 pallets) | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft (about 6–8 pallets) | $4,500 – $9,000 |
| 5,000 sq ft (about 10–13 pallets) | $7,500 – $15,000 |
These are ranges, not quotes. Your exact price comes from measuring your yard.
What About a Small Yard, Like 20×20 or 500 sq ft?
A 20×20 yard is 400 square feet, and 500 square feet is about the size of one pallet of sod. Our minimum job is 2 pallets, which covers roughly 800 to 1,000 square feet. Smaller areas are priced as a minimum job, so a 400 or 500 sq ft yard costs about the same as an 800–1,000 sq ft one.
If you only have a small area to do, it can make sense to include another section of the yard in the same job. Call us at 407-267-1856 and we'll tell you the minimum price for your grass.
How Many Pallets of Sod Do I Need?
One pallet of sod covers about 400 to 500 square feet, depending on the grass. Divide your lawn's square footage by that and round up. You don't need to work this out exactly: we measure on the free estimate and order the right amount, including the cuts around beds, walkways and curves.
What Changes the Price
- The grass you choose. Floratam is the budget-friendly St. Augustine, but it needs full sun. Premium varieties like CitraBlue (our most recommended) and the Zoysias cost more per square foot. See all the grasses we install.
- How much prep the yard needs. Heavy weeds, a lot of old turf to remove, or ground that needs real regrading for drainage all add work.
- Access. Narrow side yards, gates and backyards that can't be reached with equipment take longer to sod.
- Irrigation. If sprinklers need repairs or new zones so the new lawn gets watered properly, that's priced separately. See irrigation installation and repair.
Why Some Quotes Are Much Cheaper
A low quote often skips the steps that make new sod last. Laying sod over old grass, or skipping the 2–4 week weed kill, saves money up front, but old weeds grow back up through the new lawn and the sod roots poorly. Before you compare prices, ask each company whether the old lawn is killed and removed, whether the yard is graded, and whether hauling away the old sod is included. Here's how our sod replacement works, step by step.
Quick Answers
How much should it cost to install sod in Orlando?
Full-service sod installation typically costs $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot, including old grass removal, disposal, grading, and fresh sod delivered and installed.
How much does it cost to sod a 20×20 yard?
A 20×20 yard is 400 square feet, which is below our 2-pallet minimum (about 800 to 1,000 square feet), so it's priced as a minimum job. Call 407-267-1856 for the minimum price for your grass.
How much does it cost to lay 500 sq ft of sod?
500 square feet is about one pallet, which is also below our 2-pallet minimum, so it's priced as a minimum job covering roughly 800 to 1,000 square feet.
How much does 1,000 square feet of sod cost installed?
About $1,500 to $3,000 for full-service installation, depending on the grass you choose and how much prep the yard needs.
Want an Exact Price for Your Yard?
We'll measure your lawn, recommend the right grass and give you a firm price. Free, with no obligation.
Get a Free Estimate Call 407-267-1856Strada Landscape, Inc. specializes in residential sod installation throughout Orlando and Central Florida, including Windermere, Winter Park, and Dr. Phillips.