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Avatar for Affordable Landscaping
Affordable Landscaping
5.0(
18
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"I had an unusual situation where I had 10 pallets of sod delivered but the contractors who were supposed to install the sod were a "no show" and their phone lines were no longer operable. I looked for a company who would be willing to do the job if the contractors did not show up today. Jose called me and he and his crew were willing to jump on my project if the contractor was a "no show" again today. As it turned out the original contractor did show up and did the work so I did not have a need for Affordable Landscaping after all. But, I wanted to leave a 5 star review based solely on my conversation with Jose and his willingness to help me out in a bind. Character is something I consider very important in a person and Jose is a person of good character. I will definitely use them in the future. Very dependable."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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International Green, LLC
4.9(
73
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yoelvin Acosta Fernandez, of International Green, called us immediately after we contacted them, came to our home about one hour later, and quoted the job. Since we also wanted to get a competitive quote from our regular landscaper, we waited one week, but got no response. We then decided we wanted additional sod work (double), contacted Fernandez again, and within 2 hours he came over again; we agreed on the price and that the job would be completed the next day. It was, and it is beautiful. Fernandez and his crew are personable, likable, honest, and caring. This is a family business; everyone works extremely fast and efficiently, as a team, and has a strong desire to do the best job and please the customer. They removed and installed 1500 square feet of new sod, adjusted and repaired existing irrigation, transplanted ten shrubs, and created a flower bed around a large tree. We are extremely happy with the results. We will definitely hire them again if we have additional work, and we highly recommend them. They know what they are doing, and they do it quickly."
Installing flower beds with mulch.
Flower bed preparation
Decorative concrete
Extension Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.8(
168
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Sod was put down about 1 inch apart. Probably due to ordering less sod than originally planned. Topsoil in original quote was not spread, only a little peat moss. Suppose to have 3 laborers, only had 2 which then meant 2 days to finish. Sod on pallets for an extra day was dried out (some) and not doing as well as rest of sod. Installation was delayed twice due to sod not being available and a mix up on when to be delivered. Sod was not ordered until day before required delivery (poor management). We were originally told that St. Augustine would be used for our shady lot but it was switched to Bermuda without our knowledge, Then we were told that Bermuda was what we agreed to from day one. We were really being called liars. However, Bermuda was on estimate but we were of the impression that maybe St. Augustine was a kind of Bermuda. Josh and the two laborers were very hard workers and were great. Summary: 6 pallets turned out to be 4, 3 Laborers turned out to be 2, and topsoil turned out to be a small amount of peat moss."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
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Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
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+8

Response time9 hrs
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excellence Landscaping & Irrigation
4.3(
21
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I stabbed patio and sidewalk pavers, pillars with accent lighting. smoothed yard and installed sod with irrigation. installed after designing plants and flower beds."
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+10

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
American board and nail
5.0(
3
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here’s a rephrased version that maintains the essential details:\n\n\nHi, I’m Chris. With 25 years of experience in handyman services, I specialize in developing unique concepts for custom furniture as well as maintain property standards. I take a direct approach and am flexible to meet your needs. Together, we will devise a plan and then put it into action.

Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Coastal Landscaping, LLC
4.1(
18
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I usually don't do reviews, but I had to make an exception with this company. We've used Elite Costal Landscaping, LLC for three different backyard projects and my wife and I are VERY satisfied with their work! I know that there are other companies out there, but what I believe that separates Elite Costal Landscaping, LLC from the others is their quality of work and their communication with customers from start to finish, which is very much appreciated and their prices are reasonable and fair. We will definitely use them again for any other landscaping projects needed at our property and have also referred them to neighbors who have complimented us on the projects."
Carport Pavers
Carport Paver
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting
Sidewalk

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Sun Pro Enterprises, LLC
4.0(
1
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Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"They didn't do one thing that I needed done but they didn't quote it either. I mistakenly assumed that it was included, it was edging around the rock beds. For what they actually quoted me on, they did and did well. I realized later that their price was $400-$500 less than the other people. I presume it was because of the edging cost because they quoted me like $450 to do the edging when I approached them later. They kind of disappeared for a while when I was trying to follow up with the edging issue They finally did respond but it wasn't the response I was looking for. I can't rate punctuality, the time they showed up didn't matter. I didn't have any dealings other than with the owner and that was good."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Little River, SC

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 Little River, SC homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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