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Top-Rated Sod installers in Manchester - Updated Nov 2026

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Ever Pro Landscaping Construction
4.7(
32
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I appreciate the excellent service provided by New Dawn & Landscape Construction which included building a flower bed and building rock landscape by utilizing the excess rocks . Creating amazing rock landscape. Also redoing my front yard removing all the old grass and replacing it with sod Than replacing my pony yard with mulch. And redesigning my walk way pavement. They were very attentive and followed every detailed to letter and enhance my ideas. And was willing to listen . I would recommend them to my neighbors and families . Due to your diligence that restored my property."
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+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
58
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job trimming our trees / shrubs. The crew was very professional and helpful. They also installed some shutters & repaired our vinyl siding for us."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ever's Landscaping
4.7(
136
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Ever's for spring clean up including cleaning up flowerbeds, installing decorative rocks in an area close to the street that only grows weeds, cutting up a fallen tree, trimming shrubs and trees and overall mulching. They arrived when promised, did a wonderful job and are great to work with. I hired Ever's to next cut down some dead trees and biweekly mowing/lawn care. Ever's was a great find and I highly recommend the company!"
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Yard Clean UP
Garden Install
Landscape

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MSL Landscaping
4.8(
26
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moises saw my vision and delivered exactly what I had hoped for. He and his team installed 180ft. of pathways around my flower beds. Moises promised completion of this job in 3 days, and he and his team worked very hard in 90+ degree weather, to make this happen. They dug out the paths, installed metal edging; added landscape cloth, crushed stone and cement, before arranging the stepping stones along the paths, and then finally added pea stone around the stepping stones. The result totally transformed my garden. It now seems quite magical. At every stage Moises and his team were meticulous and displayed great pride in their work. The finishing touches, of mulching the flower beds with a good quality black mulch and washing down the pathways, made for quite a dramatic display. We could not be more pleased with this work. We have already hired Moises for other jobs around our property, and I intend for him to be my go-to landscaper for any future work. The team were skilled, hard working and meticulous. I recommend MSL Landscaping Company without reservation. Thank you, Moises, for your excellent advice and work ethic! I am in awe of what you achieved in 3 days!"
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willow Creek Land Design
4.2(
150
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional-Meticulous-Skilled Hiring Willow Creek Land Design was the best decision I could have made! There were many companies to choose from but Willow Creek stood above the rest. It began with an immediate response to my inquiry and continued throughout the project. Communication and prompt response made the process easy. Each interaction was professional and pleasant. I asked for several project bids and needed several drawings to submit with permits, each request was hand carried within a day or 2. Willow Creek was the best choice for many reasons; their excellent management was carried through in the quality of their team. Johnny and his crew treated the jobsite, my property, like it was their own. They put plywood down to protect the area where they would be walking. Meticulously attending to the smallest detail, they worked like a well,-oiled machine, creating a wall I wanted them to sign when it was done! I am a designer myself and I am very particular, I see details many people could care less about. This crew is just like me! I was happy to see that one of Johnny's go-to tools was his level! I could not be happier and if their was a rating higher than 5 I would have given it. I have much more work that needs to be done and I'm feeling great about having the best team to help me accomplish it all! I highly recommend Willow Creek Land Design. Grateful in Kingston, Doreen P."
Landscape Design & Install
Spring Clean up
Spring Clean up and Mulch Application
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Ground level view

+12

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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MC Tree Service and Landscape Designer
5.0(
15
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend MC Tree Service. They arrived promptly with a very large truck and trailer containing all the equipment needed. I had been suffering for 2 weeks with a very itchy and widespread rash from poison ivy or plant based allergy from my yard, which was overgrown with tons of weeds, including poison ivy. Fernando and his team member very energetically got rid of all the weeds and ivy, working non-stop from 7:30AM till after 3:30PM, wearing professional protective uniforms. They made borders and beds around my nice plants, removed all the leaves from under the deck, and totally transformed my yards. Now I don't have to worry about myself or my cat accidentally brushing past or walking on poisonous plants. This service didn't come cheap, but I desperately needed the work done and am very glad I spent the money and got lucky choosing this contractor."
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+19

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Junior's Landscaping
4.7(
30
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My lawn needed a good dethatching, and when the crew arrived, the lawn was still wet. Instead of rushing the job, they came back later in the day and dethatched it once it had dried — exactly the way it should be done. Most landscapers would not have taken that extra step. They also edged the beds and added fresh mulch and compost. The crew was professional, attentive, and very responsive to my needs throughout the entire project. By far the best job done on my property in years at a fair price."
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+47

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Edgar Landscaping and Construction
Edgar Landscaping and Construction
4.4(
106
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edgar and crew did a fantastic job on my lawn. Removed tree stump, old grass and weeds, added loom as needed and laid down sod. Quick, efficient and clean. I'll have them back next year to take care of the back yard."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
D Zacarias Landscape & Masonry
4.5(
39
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Sod - Install

Serving Manchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very hardworking crew. Diego is terrific to work with. Delivered project (pavers and sod) ahead of schedule. Very pleased and have a smaller landscaping project we would like to use them for."
Maintenance
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance
Lawn maintenance

+8

Response time3 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Manchester, MA

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 Manchester, MA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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