How to estimate sod quantities
Measure the lawn in square feet (length × width for each rectangular section, added together), then add 5-10% for cuts along edges, odd shapes and damaged pieces. Sod is delivered on pallets, typically covering 400-500 square feet each — confirm the coverage with your supplier before ordering.
Ordering a little extra is safer than running short: a second delivery is expensive, and leftover sod can be used for repair patches later. For irregular lawns, break the area into rectangles and triangles and add them up; a simple L-shape, for example, is two rectangles.
Lawn installation tips
- Install sod within 24 hours of delivery — it decomposes quickly.
- Soil should be tilled, leveled and slightly moist before laying.
- Water thoroughly immediately and daily for the first two weeks.