How Much Does it Cost to Resod a Yard?
Perhaps you have existing sod in place but need to have new sod installed in certain areas to cover bare spots in the lawn or where the grass isn’t growing due to lack of sunlight or poor grading. If that’s the case, you can expect to add between $200 and $800 in addition to the typical sod installation costs of $1,800 and $6,400 mentioned above. The additional costs to resod a yard will be for things like grass removal, dump fees and others as outlined below.
Grass removal
Before new sod can be installed, any existing grass will need to be removed from the installation area. If the existing grass is thinning or very sparse, this can usually be cut back and removed easily. However, if the existing grass is healthy and deeply rooted, a sod cutter will need to be used to remove it. Most professional landscaping companies will charge for the additional labor costs of removing the existing sod.
Soil for grading
If parts of your lawn need to be backfilled with soil to prevent runoff or to adjust the grade, you can expect to pay additional fees soil and grading.
Raising sprinkler heads
Over time, sprinkler heads sink. When replacing your existing sod, some of your sprinkler heads might need to be raised back up again to provide proper watering to your new sod. Most companies will charge a small fee for raising sprinkler heads.