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Material and installed cost estimates for common lawn sizes.
| Lawn Size | Pallets | Kentucky Bluegrass | Tall Fescue | Bermuda Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 2 | $750 | $700 | $650 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 3 | $1,500 | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5 | $3,000 | $2,800 | $2,600 |
| 5,000 sq ft | 12 | $7,500 | $7,000 | $6,500 |
| 8,000 sq ft | 18 | $12,000 | $11,200 | $10,400 |
| 10,000 sq ft | 23 | $15,000 | $14,000 | $13,000 |
Prices include materials and professional installation. Actual costs vary by region, site conditions, and time of year.
Sod gives you an instant lawn — no waiting weeks for germination and months for fill-in. It is the right choice when you need immediate ground cover, have high-traffic areas, or want to prevent erosion on slopes. The tradeoff is cost: sod runs 10 to 20 times more per square foot than seed.
For large areas on a budget, seed is almost always more economical. But for front yards, high-visibility areas, or small patches, sod delivers a finished result the same day. Many homeowners use a combination — sod for the front yard and seed for the back.
Whichever route you choose, start by measuring your actual lawn area. Use LotSite to paint your grass areas on the satellite map and get precise square footage, so you order exactly what you need.
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Also check out our grass seed calculator and topsoil calculator