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Four Brothers Landscaping
4.8(
30
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am so pleased with the work Ignacio and Kevin did on my project! We are in the process of selling our house and needed to get the yard in tiptop shape for pictures and an open house. I met with several landscapers I found on Angi’s website, and explained the situation. They were all great, but when I met with Kevin, his professionalism and his understanding of the situation truly impressed me! Kevin and Ignacio, began the project within two days of our first meeting and completed everything in 48 hours! My yard is beautiful! Thank you so much 4 Brothers Landscaping! Kevin and Ignacio are such lovely gentlemen! I will definitely use them again!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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EMERALD BLOOM LANDSCAPING
4.2(
68
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank Gonzales (owner) and the Emerald Bloom crew did an exceptional job relacing our paver walkway. Early Spring, they rehab’d the paver driveway, straightening bricks, etc. back to new status (installed 17 yrs. ago). They recently repaired the back deck masonary-bricked at a great saving, financially and in time. (Frank dignosed the source of the problem causing the bricks to shift & ameliorated the drainage issue at the time of the deck rehab. The deck bricks had tilted up against the house - others claimed the issue was due to settling/aging & suggested tearing out/replacing the deck!) in addition, Emerald Bloom’s lawn maintenance service is the best we’ve had. High recommendations for Emerald Bloom services."
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+10

Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Real Fresh Landscaping
4.9(
19
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job! They were prompt in responding and super helpful with the planning of our project. We had made a few changes and they were very accommodating. The final result came out even better than we imagined! We will be using Real Fresh for future projects and highly recommend them!"
Mulch Before & after
Mulch Before & after
Mulch & Plants
Mulch
Mulch

+16

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
KLI
4.2(
159
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jerry and his team at KLI were amazing. They had some seasonal delays, but Jerry was always on top of responding quickly and keeping me up to date with what was going on. I thought the work would have taken a day or more but they finished digging drainage for our yard and put down sod in probably like 4 hours! They were so great and listened to my instructions with plants that were in the way too!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
38
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brian and his crew did great work installing our new sod and repairing our pavers. The work was done professionally and on time. I would recommend them and would use them again."
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Maxwell Lawn Care
Maxwell Lawn Care
4.4(
26
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan did an amazing job retooling our entire yard including all the new lighting and front retaining wall and new plants and shrubs. I created something I wanted using AI and told Alan to make it match as much as possible. Alan is incredibly professional and responsive. He takes pride in his work and lives up to everything he promised in terms of customer service. I wanted to also support Alan as a law enforcement professional as well. You will see from the photos it was a major overhaul and Alan did an amazing job. We will hire Alan again for routine work season after season. Such a nice guy with great customer service skills."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Solo Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Sod - Install

Serving Plainfield, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and Francisco did a great job covering my front stoop with brick pavers, creating an additional step, and adding brick paver aprons to my existing concrete walk. They also installed mulch in some of my plant beds. I am very pleased with their work. Don’t hesitate to hire."
New Patio
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Final Result

+3

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Plainfield, IL

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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