Top-rated sod installers.

Get matched with top sod installers in Fairfax, VA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Sod installers in Fairfax

Astor Contractors, LLC

10138 Elliston Court
4.82(
11
)
•Approved Pro

Astor Contractors, LLC

10138 Elliston Court
4.82(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013

Avatar for JZL Landscaping Services, LLC

JZL Landscaping Services, LLC

11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400
4.66(
199
)
•Approved Pro

JZL Landscaping Services, LLC

11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400
4.66(
199
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

JZL Landscaping Services, LLC, based out of Reston, Virginia, has always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' ground care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial grounds care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. We proudly service Fairfax and Loudon Counties. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment. Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Did a Very good job. Fair pricing, efficient."

Herman J on March 2025

JZL Landscaping Services, LLC, based out of Reston, Virginia, has always focused on one thing: satisfying our customers' ground care needs. We deliver that satisfaction through our comprehensive range of expert services: residential and commercial grounds care, lawn maintenance, site enhancement, tree planting and moving, and irrigation. We proudly service Fairfax and Loudon Counties. Whatever your dream - a tranquil backyard retreat, the perfect yard for the kids, professional property maintenance for your corporate campus or upscale retirement community - we can help you achieve it. As important as what we do is how we do it: Our commitment to efficient, reliable service and budget-conscious solutions will help you to maintain and enhance the value of your real estate investment. Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Did a Very good job. Fair pricing, efficient."

Herman J on March 2025

Avatar for Kevin Benitez Outdoor Services LLC

Kevin Benitez Outdoor Services LLC

122 Ivywood Drive
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Kevin Benitez Outdoor Services LLC

122 Ivywood Drive
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Please visit our website www.kboutdoorservicesllc.com or call (540) 848-5714 for a free estimate.

"He was straight forward and fair in his pricing and approach to shoveling a 200 foot driveway. We were dealing with him remotely from 60 miles away from the job site and it was easy and efficient with photos sent to show a job well done."

Michael W on January 2025

Please visit our website www.kboutdoorservicesllc.com or call (540) 848-5714 for a free estimate.

"He was straight forward and fair in his pricing and approach to shoveling a 200 foot driveway. We were dealing with him remotely from 60 miles away from the job site and it was easy and efficient with photos sent to show a job well done."

Michael W on January 2025

Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.

23 Winslow Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro

Blue Ridge Landscaping of Virginia, Inc.

23 Winslow Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro
24 years of experience

Since 2001 Blue Ridge Landscaping has been providing Stafford and the surrounding areas with quality landscaping services at an affordable price. We offer a variety of services to help you maintain and enhance your yard.

Since 2001 Blue Ridge Landscaping has been providing Stafford and the surrounding areas with quality landscaping services at an affordable price. We offer a variety of services to help you maintain and enhance your yard.

Avatar for Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

7304 Carroll Ave
4.78(
95
)
•Approved Pro

Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

7304 Carroll Ave
4.78(
95
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
113 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

Avatar for Edwin Lawn and Landscape

Edwin Lawn and Landscape

PO Box 5001
4.79(
24
)
•Approved Pro

Edwin Lawn and Landscape

PO Box 5001
4.79(
24
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
439 local quotes requested

We have been specializing in all types of landscaping for over 11 years. We offer free estimates so give us a call today! For a free estimate

"Great guys!!! Very quick turnaround."

Abby S on August 2025

We have been specializing in all types of landscaping for over 11 years. We offer free estimates so give us a call today! For a free estimate

"Great guys!!! Very quick turnaround."

Abby S on August 2025

Avatar for Holy Land Landscaping, LLC

Holy Land Landscaping, LLC

8478 Blue Oak Ct
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro

Holy Land Landscaping, LLC

8478 Blue Oak Ct
5.00(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1119 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a landscaper that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderful crew, Edin was very helpful in explaining, and removing the debris. My yard was over grown and needed TLC. Him and his 2 man crew did an amazing job!"

Heather B on June 2025

Our mission is to be a landscaper that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Wonderful crew, Edin was very helpful in explaining, and removing the debris. My yard was over grown and needed TLC. Him and his 2 man crew did an amazing job!"

Heather B on June 2025

Avatar for Alvarado Landscaping

Alvarado Landscaping

4.76(
17
)
•Approved Pro

Alvarado Landscaping

4.76(
17
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
524 local quotes requested

Specializing in landscaping, tree service, and concrete! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent Job clearing trees and removing stumps and cleaning up all the mess and my yard was not destroyed when they completed all the work! Awesome Job!"

Leonard K on June 2023

Specializing in landscaping, tree service, and concrete! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent Job clearing trees and removing stumps and cleaning up all the mess and my yard was not destroyed when they completed all the work! Awesome Job!"

Leonard K on June 2023

Avatar for East Coast Landscape Design

East Coast Landscape Design

2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
)
•Approved Pro

East Coast Landscape Design

2000 SPENCERVILLE ROAD
4.59(
139
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
933 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes, water features and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers, dry riverbeds and rain gardens through RainScapes and RiverSmart rebate programs). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

Avatar for Divine Landscaping Inc

Divine Landscaping Inc

PO Box 5272
4.89(
28
)
•Approved Pro

Divine Landscaping Inc

PO Box 5272
4.89(
28
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
412 local quotes requested

Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.

"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"

CJ H on September 2021

Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.

"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"

CJ H on September 2021

...
Showing 1-10 of 879
FAQs for sod installation projects in Fairfax, VA

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 Fairfax, VA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles