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Lemus Landscaping
4.9(
166
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very fast sod instal. Superior ground preparation prior to putting down New house next door had an install by someone else. Difference was obvious. Highly recommend this business. I told them any future landscape work, they would get a call from me."
Sod install / pine straw
Sod install fescue
Zoysia sod
Zoysia sod
Bermuda sod

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.9(
115
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon and his team installed a front yard irrigation system for me and tilled and graded my entire yard. Jon and his team delivered high quality results! I had a lot of questions and Jon was attentive to all of them. I will 100% hire them again for my landscaping needs!"
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Vert Life Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
24
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bryan and his crew were a pleasure to work with. I hired them to clean up the yard and put down some mulch. The work they did surpassed my expectations! I was happily surprised with the quality because the price was so low. Bryan is a talented, smart, and hard working guy, and I highly recommend him and his crew."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.7(
80
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick, friendly, and responsive! I hired them for a last minute sod installation project and they were able to start and finish the same week and did an excellent job."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
40
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was very happy with Alan and Lemonade Landscaping. Alan is a super sweet guy and did a great job of clearing my hillside of invasive shrubs and installing metal garden beds and a brick edging for my front path. He was very professional throughout the process, always coming when he said he would and making sure that I was satisfied with his work, all at a reasonable price. I will certainly call him again if and when I have a need."
From Rot to Rock: Custom Concrete Pavers Step Transformation
Before & after cleaning the pond
Retaining wall from back side
Driveway Defender: Retaining Wall Install
Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Vin DiPasquale Landscaping
4.8(
40
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Vinnie killed off the poa grass/weeds in the backyard, added new topsoil where needed, and put down beautiful zoysia sod in the backyard and at the end of the house. The work was done very professionally and the sod has taken beautifully. The young men who performed most of the job were hard-working and extremely polite. The work was done on one of the hottest days of the year, so it was not an easy task. Our backyard looks beautiful and we are delighted with the outcome."
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+28

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Vert Life Landscaping LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Vert LIfe did a major backyard leveling and landscaping project with us and were great every step of the way. The gave us the most reasonable price, turned our backyard into a useable space and were prompt and communicative throughout the process! Highly recommend using them! "
Lawn was till up.
Sod was lay and cut the edges of the bed lines.
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Chapel Hill, NC

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.

The Chapel Hill, NC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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