Sod Installation in Mississauga & the GTA
A full, level lawn in a day, laid on graded topsoil, not rolled over the old problems.
Typical GTA range: $2–$4 per sq ft installed. Includes old-lawn removal, grading and topsoil on most lots. How we price
- 4.9★ Google (16)
- Family-owned
- 15 years
- Free estimates
- 4.9★16 Google reviews
- 15years in business
- Familyowned and run
- Freeon-site estimates
Overview
A new lawn starts with the soil under it
Sod arrives looking perfect, which is exactly why it gets laid over bad ground so often. Roll it across compacted fill, old weeds and a yard that tips toward the house, and it greens up for a few weeks before the seams brown, the low spots puddle and the roots never go deeper than an inch.
Our job is the half day of work before the first roll comes off the pallet. We strip the tired lawn, cut down high spots and fill hollows so rain runs away from the foundation, then spread screened topsoil and rake it level. The sod goes on fresh, ideally within a day of being cut at the farm, with every seam pushed tight and staggered like brickwork, and edges trimmed cleanly against walks and beds. Most Ontario sod is a Kentucky bluegrass blend, which knits fast in sun and handles winter well.
What's included
What happens before and after the rolls go down
- Old turf removal and disposal
- Grading away from the foundation and screened topsoil
- Fresh-cut sod laid with staggered seams and rolled
Free on-site estimate and a clear written quote before any work starts.
Good day to mow, seed or lay sod? Check the lawn weather forecast
How we do it
Remove the old lawn
Old turf, weeds and debris come out so new roots grow into clean soil.
Grade for drainage
We slope the ground away from the house and fill low spots that would hold water.
Screened topsoil
A layer of screened topsoil gives the new sod a loose, fertile bed to root into.
Lay and roll
Fresh-cut rolls are laid tight with staggered seams, cut to edges, then rolled for full soil contact.
What sod costs for common lawn sizes
| Lawn size | Typical installed range ($2–$4/sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $1,000–$2,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $2,000–$4,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $4,000–$8,000 |
Includes old-lawn removal, grading and topsoil on most lots. Before HST, not a quote. Compare options in our sod vs seed guide.
The best months to lay sod in southern Ontario
Sod can go down any time the ground isn't frozen, but some windows are easier than others. Late April through June gives cool nights and regular rain, so the roots establish quickly with little extra watering. Late August through October is just as good, and often better: the soil is still warm, the air is cooler, and weeds are slowing down for the year.
Mid-summer installs work too, they just need more water and attention through heat waves, because sod on a hot day loses moisture fast. We check the forecast before scheduling and avoid laying on days of extreme heat where we can. Late-fall sod laid a few weeks before freeze-up usually roots enough to survive winter and comes back strong in spring. If you're unsure whether this week is a good one, our lawn weather forecast rates each day for sod in your town.
Your first month with new sod
Week one: water deeply every day, enough that the soil under the sod is moist when you lift a corner. Morning watering loses less to evaporation than midday. Weeks two and three: once a gentle tug no longer lifts the sod, cut back to every second or third day but water longer, so roots chase the moisture down. First cut: usually around two to three weeks in, once it's rooted, with a sharp blade set high so you only take off the top third.
Keep pets and kids off as much as you can until it's rooted, and hold off on any heavy fertilizing for the first few weeks. Brown seams almost always mean those edges dried out, so give them a little extra water. If a patch stays yellow and lifts easily after two weeks, it hasn't rooted, and that's usually a watering issue rather than bad sod.
How we build it
The details that make it last.
Prep first
Grading and topsoil before a single roll goes down.
Drains the right way
Sloped away from the house, never toward it.
Tight, staggered seams
So it knits together and doesn't show every joint.
Aftercare plan
A watering schedule and first-cut timing so it takes.
Our work
Recent work.
Ballpark by text
Text us 3 photos for a ballpark.
Not ready for a site visit? Send three things by text and we'll reply with options and a rough range. The exact price is confirmed on a free visit. Prefer email or a form? Use the contact page.
A wide photo
From the street or the far side of the yard, so we see the whole area.
A rough size
Length and width in feet. Pacing it out is fine: one big step is about 3 ft.
What you'd like
Replace, widen, level, plant, or just "make it look better".
Service area
New lawns across Mississauga, Etobicoke, Toronto and Oakville
Based on the Mississauga–Etobicoke border, we work all over the west GTA, including Toronto and Oakville. See all service areas
How it works
One crew, start to finish.
Call or text
Tell us about the project or text a few photos. We reply within one business day.
Free site visit
We measure, check grades, drainage and access, and talk through options.
Written quote
A clear, itemized quote, with no pressure and no surprises.
Build and walk-through
One crew builds it start to finish, then we walk it with you.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
16 Google reviews
“Absolutely amazing job by the team. I love the result.”Danylo H. · Google review
“The guys are professionals, you can tell when people know what they're doing.”Yurii A. · Google review
“The guys are real professionals, they know what they are doing.”Oleh K. · Google review · Translated from Ukrainian by Google
FAQ
New sod: what homeowners ask
How much does sod installation cost?
It depends on size, site and materials. Typical GTA projects run around $2–$4 per sq ft installed. Includes old-lawn removal, grading and topsoil on most lots. We give you an exact written quote after a free site visit.
When can I walk on new sod?
Keep traffic light for about two weeks, until the roots grip and the sod won't lift at a corner.
Sod or seed?
Sod gives a finished lawn immediately and resists erosion on slopes. Seed is cheaper but takes a season to fill in.
How soon should new sod be watered?
Right away. Water daily for the first one to two weeks so the soil underneath stays moist, then taper off.
Can you sod in summer?
Yes, as long as it is watered well. Spring and fall are easier because there is less heat stress.
Can sod go down over my existing lawn?
It shouldn't. Laying over old grass leaves a layer of thatch and roots between the new sod and the soil, so it dries out and roots poorly. We remove the old turf first.
Does sod grow in shade?
Standard bluegrass sod wants at least four to six hours of sun. In heavier shade it thins over a season or two, so we may suggest a shade-tolerant seed mix or a planted bed instead of sod under big trees.
Read before you hire
Related guides.
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Tell us about your project.
Send the basics and a photo if you have one. A real person replies within one business day.
- 01We call or text back to understand the job.
- 02Free on-site visit to measure and check grades.
- 03A clear written quote. No pressure.