Sod prices average $1.50 to $4 per square yard at the time of publication, depending on the grass species, so sod for a yard with an area of 0.25 acre will cost about $1,815 to $4,840, since 1 acre equals 4,840 square yards.
How many pallets of sod do I need for 1 acre?
Typical Quantity of Sod on Pallets Check with suppliers to determine the square yardage of their pallets. Converting 50 to 75 square yards to square feet requires you to multiply the numbers by nine. So pallets will yield 450 to 675 square feet of sod or cover approximately 0.01 to 0.015 acres.
Is sod worth the money?
Sod – Simply put, sod is the most expensive option because you are essentially paying someone else for time and materials of growing the grass. And, it is dramatically more expensive than seed. If money is no problem, sod may be the winning choice for reasons you'll see below.Apr 24, 2014
How much does it cost to sod 5000 square feet?
Lawn size (total square footage) Sod installation cost
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0-1,000 sq. ft. $1,217
1,000-5,000 sq. ft. $1,912
5,000-10,000 sq. ft. $3,474
How much does it cost to sod 1 acre?
Unit of Measure Price Range Notes
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One-Half Acre $7,490 - $20,825 One-half acre = 21,780 square feet
Acre $14,900 - $40,340 1 acre = 43,650 square feet
How much is a pallet of sod?
Cost: $226.49 per pallet, plus tax. One pallet covers 400 square feet.Dec 12, 2019
What's cheaper grass seed or sod?
Seed will always be much cheaper due to the low amount of labor needed to cultivate it compared to sod. On average, seed can be installed for around $0.24 per square foot. On the other hand, sod costs an average of $1.29 per square foot, which is over 137% more expensive!Mar 7, 2020