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Backyard sod installation with new green lawn, wood fence, and mulch border beds
Owner-operated in Tallahassee

Sod Installation Services in Leon County

Fresh sod that replaces a tired or bare lawn with a lush, green carpet, installed fast.

5.0 ★Google rating
18+Five-star reviews
Same-dayResponse
Insured& local
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Bare spots and patchy grass you cannot bring back?

Deep shade under Tallahassee's oaks, foot traffic, and the summer heat leave a lot of lawns thin, patchy, or bare, and once St. Augustine thins out in a shady Midtown yard it rarely fills back in on its own. New construction around Southwood often comes with bare or weedy ground. We prep the soil and lay fresh sod matched to your yard, so you get an established-looking lawn in a single visit instead of waiting seasons for seed to take.

When a lawn is too far gone to save, new sod is the fastest fix. We prep the ground, lay fresh sod matched to your yard and sun exposure, and set you up to water it in so it roots. A brand-new lawn in a single visit.

Backyard sod installation with new green lawn, wood fence, and mulch border beds
What you get

What is included with sod installation

Fresh sod that replaces a tired or bare lawn with a lush, green carpet, installed fast.

  • An instant, established-looking lawn
  • Ground prep and clean installation included
  • Sod matched to your sun and soil

Straight talk: this does not include irrigation system installation, chemical treatments. If a job needs something we do not offer, we tell you and point you the right way.

Real sod installation jobs

The yard they had, and the yard they got

Real Leon County properties, photographed before and after the job. Drag the slider to compare.

Fenced backyard of a yellow house with freshly laid sod and a mulched border along the wood fence Fenced backyard of a yellow house with bare dirt, sparse weeds and a wheelbarrow before sod installation
Before → After Backyard sod installation Bare ground replaced with fresh sod.
How it works

Our sod installation process

Four steps, and clear communication the whole way through.

Contact Us

Reach out about your project by phone or through our contact form.

First Visit

We come out to understand the project and see the property in person.

Your Quote

We send a clear, detailed quote built around your needs, often within 24 hours.

Execution

Once you approve, our crew gets to work and brings your outdoor space to life.

Straightforward pricing

Sod Installation pricing in Leon County

Free estimates

Every yard is different, so we price to the actual work in front of us. You get a clear, no-obligation quote before anything starts, often within 24 hours.

Call (978) 871-8714

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Real Google reviews

What Leon County homeowners say

A 5.0 rating from 18+ reviews. Here is what people say about working with us.

★★★★★
“GR Lawn care and landscaping is great. Guilherme is great to work with and has very good rates. He lets you know when he is coming and communicates very good. I have been using him for a year now and wouldn't think of changing. I would highly recommend giving him a call for all your lawn needs.”
Fred, Tallahassee, FL
★★★★★
“I have been using this lawn service for over 4 months and am very impressed with what a hard working, reliable young man this is. Communication is great and the price is more than fair. My yard looks amazing. I even had a side project to clear away an overgrown area that he took on and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Guilherme!!”
Kristine D., Tallahassee, FL
★★★★★

“The owner is a wonderful individual who does an amazing job! From storm cleanup to roof blowing and pine straw maintenance, the work is always done professionally and complete. The communication is excellent and Guilherme really cares about pleasing his customers!!”

Lisa W., Tallahassee, FL

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Good questions

Sod Installation questions, answered

What kind of sod do you install in Tallahassee?

We match the sod to your yard and sun. The common choices here are St. Augustine for shade tolerance, along with centipede and Zoysia. We prep the soil first so the new sod roots in instead of sitting on hard ground.

How soon can I walk on or mow new sod?

Keep foot traffic light for the first couple of weeks while the roots take hold, and wait until the sod knits down and grows a bit before the first mow. We will tell you how to water it through those first weeks so it establishes strong.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. We provide free, fast estimates, often within 24 hours, so you know the scope and the price before any work starts.

Are you insured?

Yes, GR Lawn Care & Landscaping is insured. Every job is also backed by our promise that we do not leave until you are satisfied with the work.

What areas do you serve?

Tallahassee and surrounding communities within about 15 miles, including Killearn, Bradfordville, Southwood, Woodville, and Chaires. For larger landscaping and sod projects we travel farther, including Crawfordville and Havana.

How quickly can you respond?

We offer same-day response. Call us and we will get you scheduled quickly, and after a storm we respond fast for urgent limb and debris cleanup.

Do you apply weed control, fertilizer, or pest treatment?

No. We focus on the physical lawn and landscape work: mowing, landscaping, trimming, cleanups, sod, mulch, and pine straw. We do not apply herbicides, fertilizers, or pesticides.

What payment methods do you accept?

Cash, check, credit and debit cards, and Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.

Do you back your work?

Yes. We do not leave a job until you are satisfied with the work.

What services do you offer?

Lawn maintenance and mowing, landscaping, hedge and shrub trimming, roof blow-off (debris removal), sod installation, mulch, pine straw, walkways and pathways, leaf removal, storm cleanup, and brush clearing.

Do you take on commercial properties?

Yes. We work with residential homeowners first, but we also take on commercial properties. Give us a call to talk about your property.

★ 5.0 on Google · 18+ five-star reviews

Ready to get your sod installation handled?

Tell us what your yard needs and you will get a straight answer and a fair price. We tell you when we are coming, show up on schedule, and do not leave until you are satisfied.

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