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How much does sod installation cost?

National price ranges for sod installation, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Sod Installation cost

$900 – $7,000

Most homeowners pay around $2,600 for sod installation, or $0.50–$1.60 per sq ft installed. Permit fees add $0–$0.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$900
Typical project$2,600
Premium / complex$7,000
per sq ft installed$0.50 – $1.60
Permit fees$0 – $0
Timeline1-2 days of work

What drives the price

  • Lawn square footage
  • Grass type: St. Augustine, Bahia or Zoysia
  • Removal of the existing lawn
  • Soil preparation and topdressing
  • Irrigation availability for establishment

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Sod cost in Naples$1,100 – $8,700 · +24%Sod cost in Miami$1,100 – $8,300 · +18%Sod cost in Fort Lauderdale$1,000 – $8,000 · +14%Sod cost in West Palm Beach$1,000 – $7,800 · +12%Sod cost in Sarasota$1,000 – $7,600 · +8%Sod cost in Venice$1,000 – $7,400 · +6%Sod cost in Fort Myers$1,000 – $7,600 · +9%Sod cost in Cape Coral$1,000 – $7,500 · +7%Sod cost in Tampa$900 – $7,300 · +4%Sod cost in St. Petersburg$900 – $7,200 · +3%Sod cost in Clearwater$900 – $7,100 · +2%Sod cost in Orlando$900 – $7,100 · +2%Sod cost in Bradenton$900 – $7,400 · +5%Sod cost in Port St. Lucie$900 – $7,100 · +2%Sod cost in St. Augustine$900 – $7,000 · 0%Sod cost in Port Charlotte$900 – $7,000 · 0%Sod cost in Brandon$900 – $7,000 · 0%Sod cost in Melbourne$900 – $6,900 · -1%Sod cost in Kissimmee$900 – $6,900 · -2%Sod cost in Jacksonville$900 – $6,700 · -4%Sod cost in Lakeland$900 – $6,700 · -5%Sod cost in Daytona Beach$900 – $6,900 · -2%Sod cost in Pensacola$900 – $6,700 · -5%Sod cost in Gainesville$800 – $6,600 · -6%Sod cost in Tallahassee$800 – $6,500 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the best sod for Florida?

St. Augustine is the most common choice for Florida lawns because it tolerates heat, humidity and moderate shade. Bahia costs less and needs less water but looks coarser; Zoysia handles traffic best at a higher price.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.