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Sod installation across the Modesto area
Fresh-cut sod over graded, amended ground, with the old lawn taken out first where needed. Most of the work is the prep you never see afterward.
A new lawn needs more water than the schedule allows, and every town handles that differently, so your city's rules decide when we lay it.
What’s included
- Old lawn removal
- Grading and soil amendment
- Fresh-cut sod laid on the prepared ground
- A watering plan for the first weeks
Sod installation in your city
- Modesto: ask the city for its 90-day exemption for new plantings
- Salida: on Modesto water, so ask Modesto about the same exemption
- Riverbank: hardpan sits a few feet down in many spots, so we probe first
- Ceres: no extra-watering waiver for new sod, so timing matters
- Del Rio: sandy upland drains fast, the river flats hold water
- Ripon: local pricing and scheduling on the Ripon page
How it works
- Call or text (209) 593-6334, or pick your city above and use the form there.
- We walk the yard with you, free.
- You get a price before anything starts.
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Sod installation prices in the Modesto area (2026)
New lawns laid on properly prepared soil: old lawn removed, ground graded and amended, sod rolled in the same day it is delivered. Installed sod costs $1.50 to $5.50 per square foot, about $1,500 to $5,500 for a 1,000 sq ft lawn.
| Job | Typical 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Sod laid on ready, graded ground | $1.50 – $2.50 per sq ft |
| Old lawn removed, soil prepped, new sod | $2.50 – $4.00 per sq ft |
| Heavy grading, soil amendments, sprinkler fixes | $4.00 – $5.50 per sq ft |
| Example: 1,000 sq ft lawn | $1,500 – $5,500 |
Ranges are what most local jobs cost in 2026. Your price is fixed in writing after a free walk-through.
What is included
- Removal of the old lawn and weeds
- Grading for drainage away from the house
- Soil prep for clay or sandy ground
- Sod installation and first-watering instructions
What changes the price
- Removing and hauling the old lawn
- Grading and soil amendments
- Grass type: tall fescue vs Bermuda
- Sprinkler coverage repairs before the sod goes down
Sod installation in your town
Modesto · Salida · Riverbank · Ripon · Ceres · Del Rio
Common questions
How much does sod cost per square foot in 2026?
Installed sod runs $1.50 to $5.50 per square foot. The total depends mostly on removal and soil prep.
Fescue or Bermuda?
Tall fescue stays green in winter and handles some shade. Bermuda loves full sun and heat but goes brown in winter.
When is the best time to lay sod?
Spring and fall are easiest. Summer installs work too, with careful watering in the first two weeks.
Free estimate: call or text (209) 593-6334.