Cost guide · 2026
Sod Installation Cost in Surrey, BC (2026)
How much does sod installation cost in Surrey? Expect $1–$3 per square foot installed, with grading and soil prep added on top.
What you'll pay
Sod installation costs at a glance
In 2026, new sod in Surrey typically costs $1–$3 per square foot installed. A standard 1,000 sq ft lawn usually lands around $1,500–$4,000 once grading, topsoil and amendment are included.
Prep is what separates a lawn that lasts from one that fails: grading for drainage and amending Surrey's heavy clay soil matter more than the sod itself. Skip that step and even premium sod will struggle to root, hold water and survive the first dry summer.
What affects your cost
- Lawn area
- Grading & levelling
- Topsoil & amendment
- Old-lawn removal
- Access
- Finish grading
Price ranges
What different lawn projects cost
Small patch repair
The lowest-cost option — a few rolls of sod and a skim of topsoil to green up a dead, worn or pet-damaged patch.
New lawn (500 sq ft)
A modest front or side lawn typically runs $750–$1,500 including basic grading, topsoil and fresh sod.
Standard lawn (1,000 sq ft)
The most common Surrey yard lands around $1,500–$4,000 once grading, topsoil and amendment are included.
Large lawn (3,000+ sq ft)
Bigger areas are priced per square foot, so the total climbs while the per-foot rate can improve. Prep is extra.
Full lawn renovation
Strip the old lawn, regrade for drainage and resod — higher than new sod because of removal and disposal.
Lawn + drainage
Sod plus French drains or regrading, so water stops pooling at the low spot instead of drowning the new lawn.
Cost drivers
Why sod quotes differ
Two Surrey lawns the exact same size can quote thousands of dollars apart. Here's what actually moves the number.
Most of the difference isn't the sod itself — it's the prep. A yard that needs heavy grading, clay amendment or old-turf removal costs more because there's more material, labour and disposal involved. That's why we price by the square foot only after seeing your site, so you always know exactly what you're paying for.
- Area
- Grading & drainage
- Soil quality
- Old turf removal
- Access
- Season & timing
How to get an accurate quote
A fixed price per square foot
- 01
Measure your lawn
Send us rough dimensions or a photo, and we'll work out the area before we visit.
- 02
Free on-site visit
We walk the yard, check the soil and slope, and talk through what you want.
- 03
Fixed itemized quote
A clear per-square-foot price with grading, topsoil and sod broken out line by line.
- 04
Prep & lay
We regrade, amend, lay and roll the sod — then leave you simple care instructions.
Questions, answered
Sod installation cost FAQs
Free estimate
Get a quote for your new lawn
Tell us about your yard and we'll be in touch within one business day to arrange a free on-site estimate — with a fixed, per-square-foot price.
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