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Top 10 sod installation companies in Carol Stream, IL

Homeowners agree: these Carol Stream sod installation companies are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Eagle Claw Landscaping & Tree Services,

Eagle Claw Landscaping & Tree Services,

5.0(1)
7 hires on HomeGuide
17+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Sandy V. says, "Freddy was awesome to work with and the bushes got planted perfectly! Freddy works hard and is focused on his customers." Read more
Quest Landscape Inc

Quest Landscape Inc

5.0(1)
9 hires on HomeGuide
20+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Laura S. says, "Israel was reliable and responded promptly with questions. Showed up on time and did a great job removing my Rose of Sharon." Read more
Juan C. Landscaping

Juan C. Landscaping

5.0(1)
3 hires on HomeGuide
11+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
John L. says, "Listened to what I asked, did a great job. I would hire him again when needed. " Read more
RE Landscaping And Construction Inc

RE Landscaping And Construction Inc

5.0(2)
4 hires on HomeGuide
5+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Carol T. says, "Victor did an amazing job." Read more
Suburban Lawns & Brick Paving

Suburban Lawns & Brick Paving

5.0(1)
4+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Jacqueline A. says, "Jason has provided regular yard maintenance for us for over 2 years now. He always does a very clean job. Overall very kind and accommodating to schedule changes." Read more
Bartolo Concepts

Bartolo Concepts

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
39+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Mike L. says, "Design the work and the timeliness of the completion and the PRICE The yard had to be graded sod installed a big brick sidewalk installed trees plants under ground sprinkler system and front concrete stairs and front walk repaired and and reported and made to look as though it were brick edges" Read more
Castle Gardens Inc

Castle Gardens Inc

Serves Carol Stream, IL
We are 3rd Generation landscape and nursery company been around 78 years in the landscape industry I love working outdoors and I love working with people to beautify their yard and to enhance their landscape dreams!
Allow Me Landscaping

Allow Me Landscaping

4+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
My name is Alex. I have a landscaping company that I started. I'm a hard worker and I aim to please. I like to do work that I can be satisfied with. I love to see the smiles on my customers face knowing they're happy with my work.
Sandoval Landscaping Services

Sandoval Landscaping Services

17+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Sandoval landscaping services is a licensed and insured company established on the noth west chicago land. We strive to provide the best customer service on every day. Our main objective is to work with our clients to ensure they become our customer for life. Thank you. seeing happy customers during and at the end of each project!!
Lawns By Us

Lawns By Us

7+ years in business
Serves Carol Stream, IL
Hello, We are a family owned and family operated business! We’re as good as the good old days, we value our customers needs! We’ve been in business 7 years now, We started Very small and as business began to grow, so did we! (Still Family Operated!) We dedicate ourselves to keeping your lawn Clean & Green! We strive to make your lawns beautiful and to delivery great customer service! We offer a Variety of Services , not just lawn care . retaining walls core aeration fertilizing seeding stump removal tree removal bush trimming Hardscape detaching grass mulching weeding Pavers Fencing We “Lawn-ified” your yards ! Lawns B

Your sod installation questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does sod installation cost near me?

Sod prices are $0.30 to $0.80 per square foot or $130 to $360 per pallet (450 SF), without installation. Sod installation costs $0.90 to $1.80 per square foot for materials and labor, depending on the grass type and job size. Sodding an average 0.2 acre lawn costs $4,500 to $10,000.

When is the best time to lay sod?

Sod can be laid anytime during the growing season. The best times to lay sod are in early and mid-fall or spring when temperatures are cooler, but grass continues to grow. Some types of sod grass can also be installed in the winter, even though it's dormant. Avoid laying sod in summer. Summer sod installation requires extra water that often leads to disease and fungus.

Who lays sod near me?

Landscapers, lawn installation companies, and grass seeding companies lay sod near you. Use HomeGuide to find top-rated sod installers in your area, get free estimates to compare, and view photos that showcase lawns installed by the pro.

Can you lay sod over existing grass?

Laying sod over existing grass does not work and may kill the sod. All sod must be laid over soil to root correctly. Removing the existing grass and preparing the lawn with soil amendments and rototilling is required to promote a healthy root system.

Do I need to rototill before laying sod?

Rototilling before laying sod works the existing growth into the dirt, loosens the soil, and uncovers buried rocks to give the roots room to grow. Alternative soil preparation methods include adding topsoil for the roots and to improve the yard's grade or laying the sod on the existing bare ground.

Consult with a landscaping sod company to discuss the best preparation method for your lawn.

What is sod installation?

The sod installation process includes:

  1. On-site evaluation, measuring, and free estimate
  2. Project planning, equipment rentals, and sod delivery
  3. Preparing the soil by removing existing growth and tilling
  4. Marking the location of each sprinkler head
  5. Application of soil amendments or top dressing and leveling the yard
  6. Installing the new sod by dampening the soil, raking, and laying the pieces.
  7. Filling in the gaps from previously cut sod scraps
  8. Using a lawn roller to smooth out the sod and remove air pockets
  9. Testing the sprinkler system
  10. Providing watering and maintenance directions

How do I find the best sod installation companies?

Start by searching our list of sod companies near you. After researching and contacting potential candidates:

  • Compare at least three estimates from professional landscapers.
  • Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Select sod companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
  • Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
  • Look at their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Ask for a written contract, warranty, and detailed estimate.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the most affordable and best landscaping sod services near you.

What questions to ask sod companies before hiring?

When looking for the best sod installer, ask the following questions:

  • How long have you been a landscaping contractor?
  • Which types of sod are you experienced in laying?
  • What do your sod services include?
  • Are you and your employees licensed, insured, and bonded?
  • Are the workers your employees or subcontractors?
  • What license(s), training, and affiliations do you have?
  • Do you charge by the square foot, hour, or project?
  • How many similar projects have you completed?
  • Can you provide me with references or customer referrals?
  • What can you start and finish the sod work?
  • Can you provide me a written estimate with a breakdown of all costs?
  • What happens if you go over budget or there are changes to material price?
  • Do you offer guarantees?
  • What is the structure of the payment agreements?
  • What payment methods do you accept?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Reviews for Carol Stream sod installation companies

Recent success stories from people in the Carol Stream area.
Carol T.
Victor did an outstanding job. I would hire him again for any landscaping needs that may come up. Terrific!
RE Landscaping and Construction Inc
David W.
Holy cow, this was great! Everyone reading this review: Eric and his team of gardeners were fantastic! When a scheduling conflict came up on their end, they called a week ahead-of-time to see what we could do about it. They worked with me to get things set-up, quickly and accurately. When the weather started looking bad, the day before the appointment, they phoned to make sure I knew things could get postponed and to reassure me that they would re-schedule if that was the case. As it turns out, the rain held off and they arrived promptly at 9am to begin their work. I had a couple maps mocked-up so they knew what needed to be dug/weeded/planted and provided them with a few tools to break up soil and dig as we had agreed. These two excellent workers came in at exactly the amount of time I had estimated, neatly bagged each of the yard waste bags I provided, asked questions as they went if they encountered something that needed input, and even trimmed the old, dead spikes in the center of my hostas while they were out there. The garden looks excellent and I couldn't be happier! They say that you get what you pay for but I swear: the value I got out of this far exceeded the money I paid. Work with "His Workmanship"; hire them! They are great pros!
His Workmanship- Chicago
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