Sod Installation costs
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Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Sod installation cost | $1,000 – $3,000 | total cost to install sod (1,000 – 1,500 SF) |
| Sod prices — New sod | $1 – $2 | per sq ft, preparation, delivery and installation |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
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Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine sod cost | $200 – $405 | cost per pallet |
| Sod prices — Sod | $0.30 – $0.80 | per sq ft, grass only |
| Sod prices — Sod pallet | $130 – $360 | wholesale material pallet, about 450 sq ft |
| Sod prices — Sod for 1/5-acre lawn | $2,600 – $7,000 | grass purchase, installation separate |
| Bermuda sod prices | $180 – $380 | cost per pallet (450 square feet) |
| Zoysia sod cost | $315 – $585 | cost per pallet |