Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Sod Installation
Sod Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Sod Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Sod Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Sod Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Sod Installation labor cost? What are the important Sod Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Sod Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Sod Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Sod Installation expect to pay between $0.07 to $0.14 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Sod Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Sod Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Sod Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Sod Installation work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the sod will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Sod Installation work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Sod Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Sod Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Sod Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Sod Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Sod Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Sod Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Sod Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Sod Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Sod Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Sod Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sod work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Sod Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of sod, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Select, specify and order sod; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Sod Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
