Guide · Before you order

Everything people ask before they buy sod.

Cost, prep, quantity, lead time, and what happens if it does not take. These are the questions that come up on the callback, answered here so you can decide before you call.

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Pallets of fresh-cut sod delivered to a Dallas-Fort Worth driveway

One pallet.
450 square feet.

The short version.

By the Sod Friend crew. Delivery and installs are done by the crew at Loera’s Landscaping, who have laid sod across Dallas-Fort Worth since 2010.

What it costs

  • Bermuda: $800-1,000 / pallet installed, sod and labor
  • Zoysia: $800-1,000 / pallet installed, sod and labor
  • St. Augustine: $800-1,000 / pallet installed, sod and labor
  • Delivery only: pallet prices are published per variety, and one pallet covers 450 sq ft
  • Lawn prep is quoted separately when the yard needs it
Every variety and price

Before you call, know these

  • Roughly how many square feet of grass you want, beds and driveway excluded
  • How many hours of direct sun the yard gets
  • Whether there is old turf to strip or it is bare dirt
  • The week you want it down

Before you order.

What does a pallet cost and what is included?

Pallet prices are listed per variety on the sod pages and cover 450 sq ft of fresh-cut sod. Delivery is quoted by ZIP and installation is quoted by square footage once we see the yard details.

How much will installation add?

Installed pricing covers the sod plus laying, rolling, and the first watering. Typical DFW ranges are about $0.95-1.40 per sq ft for Bermuda, $0.95-1.50 for St. Augustine, and $1.15-1.55 for Zoysia. A pallet on the driveway is cheaper per square foot because you supply the labor: Bermuda works out around $0.60 a sq ft delivered. Prep (removing old turf, grading, topsoil) is quoted separately if needed.

Do I really need lawn prep or topsoil?

If the yard is compacted clay, new-construction fill, or has old turf and weeds, yes. Sod on prepped soil roots in 10 to 14 days; sod on hard clay can take a month and lose strips.

How much sod should I order?

Measure only the area you want grass on, subtract beds, driveway, and patio, divide by 450, and add 5% for trimming. The satellite tool at /measure does this in two minutes.

How far ahead do I need to order?

Sod is cut to order. Order by Wednesday for the weekend. Delivery is 48 hours from order to driveway, weather permitting; installs are usually scheduled within the week.

Can I install it myself?

Yes. Many people do a few pallets themselves. We deliver, and Rolly or the care guide walks you through prep, laying, rolling, and watering. Past four or five pallets, most people are glad they let the crew do it.

What if it doesn't take?

If our crew installed it and you followed the watering schedule, we come back and make it right. Delivery-only orders are fresh-cut and healthy on arrival; after that, watering decides everything.

How do I pay?

No card numbers over chat or phone. After you request an order, a real person confirms the details and sends a secure pay link or invoice.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Yes, up until the sod is cut for your order, usually Wednesday of that week. After it is cut, it is yours; we can hold delivery a day in cool weather.

Will it work with my HOA?

All three families are standard North Texas turf and meet typical HOA requirements. If your HOA specifies a variety, tell us and we will match it.

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