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LCR Solutions
5.0(
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Sod - Install

Serving Carrollton, AL and surrounding areas

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landscape and design and grading ,excavation,Road building,clearing. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.\n

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Excavation
Landscaping Project
Excavation

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Whitehead Services LLC
5.0(
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Sod - Install

Serving Carrollton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I grew up on a farm and was taught the "self fix" attitude and I also remodeled houses. I found that Tuscaloosa needs a good Handyman. I do interior and exterior work - appliance install and repair, TV mounting, pressure washing, landscaping, pool install, etc. I look forward to working with you!

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3 Sisters Cleaning Service
4.7(
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Sod - Install

Serving Carrollton, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We specialize in cleaning and disinfecting services, for residential and commercial properties! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Home Cleaning

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Andre Wilson
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Sod - Install

Serving Carrollton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company specializing in all types of residential and commercial construction and landscaping. For your next project, call us... We can take care of the ground work and finish your structural project all at one time. We offer friendly service to all of our customers, quality workmanship, and reasonable rates. Call us now!

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Carrollton, AL

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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