Sod Installation
Sod installation and replacement for homes and commercial properties: old turf removed, soil prepared, new St. Augustine, Bahia or Zoysia sod laid tight and watered in.
Expert Sod Installation Services in Lake County
When a lawn is too thin, too weedy or too damaged to bring back, new sod is the quickest way to a full lawn. Golden Lawn Care removes the old turf, prepares the soil and lays new sod, for a whole yard or just the patches that failed.
We install the grasses that do well in Central Florida: St. Augustine, Bahia and Zoysia. Which one suits your yard depends on sun, foot traffic, and how much watering and mowing you want to do, and we go through that with you before anything is ordered.
Why Soil Prep Decides Whether New Sod Takes
Sod laid on top of dead grass, weeds or uneven ground struggles to root. The old turf has to come out, the ground has to be graded so water drains away from the house instead of pooling, and the sod has to sit tight against the soil with no gaps. Skip any of those and it shows up weeks later as yellow seams and dead strips.
The first weeks after installation decide the rest. New sod needs frequent, light watering until its roots grow into the soil, then a gradual move to the watering days your address is allowed. We check sprinkler coverage before the sod goes down so no strip is left dry.
What Sod Installation Includes
Every sod job follows the same order, whether it is one patch or the whole yard.
Remove
Old turf, weeds and debris taken out, not buried under the new sod.
Grade
The surface leveled and sloped so water drains away from the house.
Lay
Sod laid tight with staggered seams, then rolled for soil contact.
Water in
Watered in, sprinkler coverage checked, and watering instructions for the first weeks.
Ready for Sharper Grounds?
Get a measured price for new sod, with the old turf removal and grading included.
Which Sod Is Right for a Florida Lawn?
The three grasses we install, and where each one fits.
St. Augustine
The most common lawn grass in Florida. Thick, coarse blades and better shade tolerance than Bahia, but it needs regular water and is prone to chinch bugs.
Bahia
Very drought-tolerant once established and at home in sandy soil. It handles less shade and sends up seed heads all summer.
Zoysia
Dense and fine, and it stands up to foot traffic. It is slower to establish and to recover from damage, and it needs a sharp mower.
Sod Replacement & Patch Repair
Not every lawn needs to start over. Often a few areas died and the rest is fine.
How a Sod Job Works
Four steps from quote to a rooted lawn.
Measure
The area is measured from parcel records and aerial imagery, then checked on site.
Choose & quote
We pick the grass with you and send a written price that includes the prep.
Prepare & install
Old turf removed, ground graded, sod laid, rolled and watered in.
Establish
You get watering instructions for the first weeks, and sprinkler heads are set for the new lawn.
The Golden Advantage
Prep included
old turf removal and grading are part of the quote, not an extra
Florida grasses
St. Augustine, Bahia or Zoysia, matched to your sun and traffic
A measured quote
the area is measured from parcel records and aerial imagery and checked on site
Sprinklers checked
heads adjusted so the new sod gets even coverage
Patches or whole yards
replace only what failed, matched to the grass you have
Insured
certificate of insurance on request
Common Questions
In Central Florida sod can go down most of the year, but it roots fastest in the warm months, roughly spring through early fall, when the grass is actively growing. Sod laid in the cooler months roots more slowly and needs careful watering until it takes.
It depends on the yard. St. Augustine is the usual choice for a thick lawn with some shade and regular watering. Bahia suits sunny, sandy lots where you want to water less. Zoysia suits lawns that take foot traffic and owners who want a dense, fine lawn.
It depends on the measured area, the grass you choose, and how much prep the site needs. Removing old turf and grading can be a large part of the work. We measure the area and send a written price for the whole job with the prep included.
We don't do it. Sod laid over old grass or weeds roots poorly and the old growth comes back through the seams. The old turf comes out first.
Yes. We replace turf on HOA common areas, entrances and commercial grounds as well as residential lawns.
— Related services
Often paired with sod installation.
Trades we recommend scoping together if we're already on-site.
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Lawn Aeration
Residential Lawn Care
Landscaping & Landscape Design
— Service area · Lake Co FL
Sod Installation across Lake County.
One insured crew across Lake County. Same dependable schedule, same phone number whether you're in Eustis or Mount Dora.
— Residential & Landscaping
Every residential & landscaping job we take.
Ready for your free sod installation estimate?
Honest recommendations, a quote measured from parcel records, and a clear scope in writing.