How Much Does Sod Installation Cost in the GTA?
Grass installation cost in the GTA typically runs $2.80 to $3.00 per square foot for full-service sod installation — including old lawn removal, topsoil, grading and premium sod. Most homeowners searching “grass installation cost” mean the same thing as “sod installation cost”; here is the full, transparent breakdown so you know exactly what to expect, no surprises.
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Real 2026 GTA sod pricing with the instant calculator below — no sales visit needed.
What Affects the Cost of Sod Installation in the GTA?
The calculator above gives you an instant estimate, but every yard is a little different. Here is exactly what moves the price up or down when we quote sod installation across Toronto and the GTA:
- Lawn size. Sod is priced per square foot, and the rate improves as the area grows — a 2,000 sq ft lawn costs less per foot than a 300 sq ft patch because setup and delivery are spread across more lawn.
- Old lawn removal and disposal. Stripping out the existing grass and hauling it away is part of most full lawn replacements. Heavily overgrown or debris-filled yards take more machine time.
- Topsoil and grading. Fresh screened topsoil and proper grading are what make sod take root — skipping them is how cheap installs fail. Low spots, slopes and drainage corrections add material and time.
- Access. A fenced backyard with a narrow gate means sod and soil move by wheelbarrow instead of machine — more labour, slightly higher price. Front yards with open access are the least expensive.
- Sod grade. We install fresh-cut Ontario No. 1 Kentucky Bluegrass picked up from the farm the same morning — the price of the roll itself is a small part of the total, so we never cut corners there.
Typical projects: resodding a small front yard is usually a few hundred to around a thousand dollars; a full front-and-back lawn replacement on a standard GTA lot most often lands in the low-to-mid thousands, including removal, topsoil, grading and fresh sod. The full cost breakdown by lawn size is below.
The only number that really matters is the one for your yard — and that one is free: request your exact quote and we will measure your lawn by satellite and send a firm price, usually the same day. We install across the whole GTA, from Toronto to Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Mississauga.
How Much Does Grass Installation Cost by Lawn Size?
Here is what full sod installation — old lawn removal, topsoil, grading and fresh sod — typically runs across common GTA lawn sizes. Every job is quoted exactly for your property, but this is the real range we install at:
| Lawn size | Typical total cost | Common example |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $1,400 – $1,500 | Small front yard or a patch replacement |
| 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $3,000 | Typical GTA front lawn |
| 2,000 sq ft | $5,600 – $6,000 | Front + back on a standard 40ft lot |
| 3,500+ sq ft | $9,800+ | Large corner lot or full-property resod |
Ranges include old lawn removal, fresh topsoil, grading and premium Kentucky Bluegrass sod. Difficult access, major grading, or drainage correction can move a quote outside these ranges — your free quote will always be exact, not estimated.
How Much Does Sod Delivery and a Pallet Cost?
One standard pallet of sod covers roughly 450–500 sq ft. Ordering sod on its own (delivery only, no installation) typically runs $0.45–$0.65 per sq ft for the sod itself, plus a delivery fee — before labour, topsoil or removal. The reason full-service installation often costs less overall than DIY-plus-delivery is that we buy direct from the farm at contractor pricing and eliminate the wasted, dried-out rolls that come from a slow DIY weekend (see below).
Is DIY Sod Installation Cheaper Than Hiring a Crew?
Laying sod yourself saves on labour but rarely saves money once you account for tool rental, topsoil delivery, disposal of the old lawn, and the sod itself drying out if it sits for even a day before it's down. A DIY 1,000 sq ft lawn (rented sod cutter, topsoil delivery, dump fees, and sod at retail pricing) commonly lands within a few hundred dollars of our fully-installed price — without the guarantee, the heavy labour, or the risk of losing rolls to heat before you finish. That's why most GTA homeowners call us instead of spending a weekend on it.
What's Included in Your Sod Installation Quote?
- Included: old lawn removal & haul-away, topsoil, grading, fresh-cut Ontario No. 1 Kentucky Bluegrass, full installation and rolling, and our take-root guarantee.
- Not included unless requested: irrigation/sprinkler system work, retaining walls or major drainage re-grading, and fence or gate removal for access (we'll always flag this before we start, never after).
No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons after the crew arrives — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Sod Cost Questions GTA Homeowners Ask
How much does sod cost per square foot?
Full-service sod installation across the GTA runs $2.80 to $3.00 per square foot, and that rate includes old lawn removal and disposal, fresh screened topsoil, grading, and premium fresh-cut Kentucky Bluegrass. Sod supplied on its own — delivered but not installed — runs roughly $0.45 to $0.65 per square foot plus a delivery fee, before you add topsoil, removal or labour. If you are working out how many rolls or pallets your yard needs, see our pallet coverage and delivery cost guide.
How much does it cost to sod a small front yard?
A 500 square foot area — a small front yard, or replacing a bad patch — typically runs $1,400 to $1,500 fully installed. Smaller jobs carry a slightly higher rate per square foot than large ones, because delivery and setup are spread across less lawn.
How much does it cost to resod a full lawn?
A typical GTA front lawn of about 1,000 square feet runs $2,800 to $3,000 installed. Front and back on a standard 40-foot lot — roughly 2,000 square feet — runs $5,600 to $6,000. Large or corner lots of 3,500 square feet and up start around $9,800. Every one of those totals includes removal, topsoil, grading and sod.
Why is one sod installation quote cheaper than another?
Almost always because of what has been left out of it. A quote that skips fresh topsoil and proper grading looks cheaper on paper, and it is the single most common reason a new lawn fails inside one season. Compare what each quote actually includes — removal and haul-away, topsoil, grading, the grade of sod, and whether there is a take-root guarantee behind it — before you compare the totals. We break down exactly what to look for in how to compare sod installation quotes.