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Avatar for Bass's Landscaping Lawncare, LLC
Bass's Landscaping Lawncare, LLC
4.8(
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bass's Landscaping Lawncare, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of the interests of our customers and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hilltop Tree Service & Landscaping LLC
4.7(
22
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Call us today to let us take care of all of your Tree Service and Landscaping needs. (Winter Cleanup Specials offered) We offer the most competitive pricing in the market and we pride ourselves in having the best customer service in town. Let us improve your curb appeal today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
MGT Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

"Mgt enterprise was very responsive and had great punctuality. The were very professional and well to work with. They was the most reasonably priced out of all the others that priced it. They built a 600ft drive and installed a tile for ditch at the end of the road graded the land off smooth and spread gravel down the drive to my house and garage. I was very pleased with there work I would recommend them to anybody"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Callahan's Landscape Management, LLC
4.4(
16
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned lawn care and landscaping company servicing the Outer Banks. We offer a variety of services to help you have the best yard in town. Please call us today and book your appointment!

Pruning and New Mulch
Pruning and New Mulch
Pruning and New Mulch
Pruning and New Mulch
New Mulch and Pruning

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aggregate Construction LLc
4.1(
21
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Locally owned and operated Aggregate Construction LLc is a small family owned concrete construction company. We specialize is all things concrete. Whether it’s build a drive way and a lead walk or installing a driveway or patio. Aggregate Construction has the pros you need to ensure your satisfaction.

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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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LARC,LLC
3.4(
5
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We handle all aspects of home repair and remodeling, have a combined 30 years experience in electrical, siding, windows, drywall, framing, flooring, demo, doors, decks and anything you could imagine. 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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+8

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Jeronimo Gerardo Clara
5.0(
1
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Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Jeronimo Gerado Clara, we specialize in interior and exterior painting. We offer professional services and always clean up after our work is done! We offer affordable prices and are fully insured.

Painting - Interior Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Williams Lawn Care
New to Angi
Sod - Install

Serving Elizabeth City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repairs for all phases and types of construction projects. We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the his or her best interest at heart. Our long term vision is to become the go-to general contractor that can keep quality and customer service our number one priority.

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Elizabeth City, 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.

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