Sod Replacement & Removal in Orlando, FL

When a Lawn Needs Replacing

Some lawns can be nursed back. Others are past saving, and new sod is faster and more reliable than fighting the old turf for another year. These are the signs we look for when we walk your yard.

Weeds Have Taken Over

When weeds and other grasses outnumber the lawn, spot-spraying stops working. Killing everything and starting over is the clean fix.

Large Dead or Bare Areas

Chinch bugs, fungus and drought can leave big brown patches that never fill back in. Read our guides on chinch bugs and lawn fungus.

Wrong Grass for the Yard

Full-sun grass planted under oaks thins out every year. Replacing it with a variety made for your light fixes the cause, not just the symptoms.

Bumpy Ground or Standing Water

Low spots, ruts and poor drainage need regrading, which means the old lawn has to come up first.

Selling or Just Moved In

A fresh lawn is one of the fastest ways to improve curb appeal before a sale, or to start fresh in a new home.

Not Sure? We'll Tell You Honestly

On the free estimate we'll tell you whether your lawn really needs replacing, and which grass fits your sun, shade and traffic.

How Our Sod Replacement Works

Photos from one real Strada job, from weedy lawn to new sod. See every step in detail on our process page.

Old lawn fully dead after herbicide treatment, ready for removal — Step 1Kill the old lawn and weedsWe apply a commercial-grade non-selective herbicide to kill existing weeds and grass. This phase takes 2–4 weeks and usually includes more than one application. It's what keeps old weeds from growing back up through your new sod.

Sod cutter removing the dead lawn in strips — Step 2Cut it out and haul it awayUsing a sod cutter or tiller, we remove the top layer of old turf and debris to a depth of about 2 inches. Removal and disposal of the old lawn are included.

Front yard raked and graded smooth, ready for new sod — Step 3Grade and levelWe level the area carefully so water drains away from your home and the new sod sits flush with your driveway, walkways and beds.

The same front lawn one week after Strada sod installation, green and rooting in — Step 4Install fresh sodEvery pallet is inspected on delivery, and we stagger the seams with precise cuts around your beds and curves. We set up your irrigation timer before we leave, and we recommend a professional insecticide and fungicide application within 24–48 hours. This is the same lawn one week later.

Real Lawn Replacements

Before and after from Strada jobs around Central Florida.

Dead lawn before Palisades Zoysia sod replacement in Windermere FL — Windermere estate · Palisades ZoysiaDead, thin turf stripped and replaced. More in Windermere →

Palisades Zoysia sod lawn beside a paver driveway in Windermere FL — Windermere estate · Palisades ZoysiaDead, thin turf stripped and replaced. More in Windermere →

Old lawn being ripped out before CoBalt St. Augustine sod replacement in Winter Garden FL — Winter Garden · CoBalt St. AugustineOld lawn ripped out, new sod installed. More in Winter Garden →

CoBalt St. Augustine sod after lawn replacement in Winter Garden FL — Winter Garden · CoBalt St. AugustineOld lawn ripped out, new sod installed. More in Winter Garden →

Lawn before sod removal and CitraZoy Zoysia replacement in Oviedo FL — Oviedo · CitraZoy ZoysiaOld sod removed, replaced with CitraZoy. More in Oviedo →

CitraZoy Zoysia sod after lawn replacement in Oviedo FL — Oviedo · CitraZoy ZoysiaOld sod removed, replaced with CitraZoy. More in Oviedo →

Shaded lawn before Seville St. Augustine sod replacement in Winter Park FL — Winter Park · Seville St. AugustineShady lawn replaced with a shade-tolerant variety. More in Winter Park →

Seville St. Augustine shade sod after lawn replacement in Winter Park FL — Winter Park · Seville St. AugustineShady lawn replaced with a shade-tolerant variety. More in Winter Park →

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Choosing Your New Grass

Replacement is the perfect time to switch to a better variety. These are the ones we recommend most.

CitraBlue St. Augustine Most RecommendedOur #1 pick for most yards. Reduced mowing, high disease resistance, and it handles full sun or moderate shade.
CoBalt St. AugustineDeep blue-green color and strong shade performance under mature oaks.
ProVista & Viridian St. AugustineWeed-control St. Augustine: tough weeds can be sprayed right over the lawn with 41% glyphosate.
CitraZoy ZoysiaOur most recommended Zoysia: fine-bladed, dense and carpet-like.

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Sod Replacement Cost

Professional Full Service

$1.50 – $3.00 / Per Sq. Ft.

Includes old grass removal, disposal, expert grading, and fresh sod delivery and installation. The final price depends on the grass you choose and how much prep your yard needs. We measure and give you an exact price on the free estimate.

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Sod Replacement FAQ

Can you lay new sod over my old grass?

No. New sod needs to root into clean soil. Laid over old grass and weeds, it roots poorly and the old weeds grow back up through it. We kill the old lawn, remove it and grade the yard first.

How long does sod replacement take?

Killing the old lawn and weeds takes 2–4 weeks and usually includes more than one application. Once the old lawn is dead, we remove it, grade and install the new sod. We'll give you the schedule for your yard with your estimate.

Do you haul away the old sod?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old lawn are included in our full-service price.

How much does sod replacement cost in Orlando?

Full-service sod replacement typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. That includes old grass removal, disposal, grading, and fresh sod delivery and installation. We measure your yard and give you an exact price on a free estimate.

Which grass should I replace my lawn with?

For most Central Florida yards we recommend CitraBlue St. Augustine. For heavy shade we often suggest CoBalt, and for a fine, carpet-like Zoysia lawn, CitraZoy. We'll recommend the right one for your sun, shade and traffic on the free estimate.

What areas do you serve?

We replace lawns across Orlando and Central Florida, including Windermere, Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, Winter Garden, Maitland, Oviedo, Clermont, Apopka, Longwood and Four Corners.

Sod Replacement Near You

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Sod Replacement & Removal in Orlando and Central Florida