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Sod installers in Pleasant Plains

Decked Out Landscaping

4100 Sangamon Street
4.85(
65
)
•Approved Pro

Decked Out Landscaping

4100 Sangamon Street
4.85(
65
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

We bring yards to life through, seeding and sod, brick edging, wood fences, and some of the most amazing landscaping in the region. If you are looking for a company that has a great eye for design, look no further. Decked Out Landscaping uses their years of experience with product and labor, to ensure quality product at an affordable rate. We specialize in deck repairs and installs (not porches). Call Today!

"Excellent work, efficient and fast, definitely recommend!"

Holly G on October 2024

We bring yards to life through, seeding and sod, brick edging, wood fences, and some of the most amazing landscaping in the region. If you are looking for a company that has a great eye for design, look no further. Decked Out Landscaping uses their years of experience with product and labor, to ensure quality product at an affordable rate. We specialize in deck repairs and installs (not porches). Call Today!

"Excellent work, efficient and fast, definitely recommend!"

Holly G on October 2024

R J RICHARDS LANDSCAPING & LWN

10 Forest Green Dr.
5.00(
2
)

R J RICHARDS LANDSCAPING & LWN

10 Forest Green Dr.
5.00(
2
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Happy Holton Land Services

Holten Rd
No reviews yet

Happy Holton Land Services

Holten Rd
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

Brush removal, Storm clean-up, Hunting and Public trail clearing. Shed and Barn clean-up.

Brush removal, Storm clean-up, Hunting and Public trail clearing. Shed and Barn clean-up.

Tomasko Lawn Care

1101 Fremont St
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Tomasko Lawn Care

1101 Fremont St
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Weekly lawn care you can trust. We offer personal & commercial lawn care. including Mowing, Trimming ,Edging, Pruning, Planting, Fertilizing and Weed Control. We also offer tractor work such as Brush hogging, Grading and tilling.

Weekly lawn care you can trust. We offer personal & commercial lawn care. including Mowing, Trimming ,Edging, Pruning, Planting, Fertilizing and Weed Control. We also offer tractor work such as Brush hogging, Grading and tilling.

Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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Decorist

38 Keyes Ave.
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12 years of experience

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Decorist is an online interior design service that provides professional decorating help – in your style and on your budget – for a low flat fee starting at $199 per room. Whether you're moving, renovating or just want a fresh new look, Decorist is the easy and affordable way to design the room you've always wanted.

Billy Earl Lawn & Property Maintenance

No reviews yet

Billy Earl Lawn & Property Maintenance

No reviews yet
27 years of experience

Full Property Maintenance

Full Property Maintenance

Springfield Gutters Inc

3536 Ogden Rd
4.43(
7
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Springfield Gutters Inc

3536 Ogden Rd
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Terrific value
Free onsite estimate

Residential and Commercial gutter installation. Various leaf protection systems. Exclusive Gutter Dome provider, voted #1 leaf protection system. www.gutterdome.com Drainage tile systems installed. Rain Barrel and Rain chain installations. Soffit and Fascia repairs. TV tower removal..

"I am completely disappointed and appalled with this company. I received the worst customer service and professional I have ever experienced with a "professional" company. The gentleman who came to my house to do the free estimate wrote the quote on the back of his business card as the "official quote." He said they could get the work done in the next 2 weeks, which I was impressed with because gutter companies are super busy right now. So I said that sounds great and he would be in touch to schedule an appointment, giving me a chance to quote a couple other companies and have the option to say no if I found a better deal. Two days later some guys show up at my house at 8 AM in an unmarked truck saying they were at my house to do the gutter work. I had not received an official quote OR a written or verbal notification of the appointment. Fortunately for them, I needed my gutters fixed as soon as possible and they had a comparable price, so I let them do the work. Immediately the workers started blaring their music which woke up my stay at home mom neighbor and her daughter, they were extremely unhappy!! The workers also left cigarette butts, screws and other debris all over my driveway, yard, and on the street in front of my house!! The work was done in a timely manner and it seemed like they did good work so that is a plus to this all. THEN I started getting hounded by the manager of the company about a payment. I had still not received ANY formal information what I would be paying for, and I had to ask multiple times for it to be given to me before I gave them a payment. On the quote it said I did not have to pay until January, however my phone was getting blown up for a payment (and they were not accepting of the payment to be mailed in with the quote for my own validity purposes). Then, a few days later, the owner of the company emailed me to get a free estimate on my house?!?!?! AND the guy who had already come to my house to do the estimate called me again to schedule an appointment. I was completely taken back that they had no record of my address or having the work documented in their system. FINALLY, once I had a verbal conversation with both the owner and manager, I realized there was a warrantee on the products put on my house but was never given the information of that, even from the beginning quote (remember the price was written on the back of a business card). So they promised to email that information in case anything were to happen I knew what was covered and how to go about getting things replaced. But, over a week later I still have not received an email with all this information; it is NOT MY JOB TO HAVE TO AS FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!!! All in all, the gutters are great and I am impressed with the quickness of getting them up; BUT everything else about this company is a complete disaster and a mess. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE ELSE, PICK ANOTHER COMPARABLE COMPANY WHO WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AND INFORMATION FROM THE BEGINNING!"

Stacy A on December 2020

Residential and Commercial gutter installation. Various leaf protection systems. Exclusive Gutter Dome provider, voted #1 leaf protection system. www.gutterdome.com Drainage tile systems installed. Rain Barrel and Rain chain installations. Soffit and Fascia repairs. TV tower removal..

"I am completely disappointed and appalled with this company. I received the worst customer service and professional I have ever experienced with a "professional" company. The gentleman who came to my house to do the free estimate wrote the quote on the back of his business card as the "official quote." He said they could get the work done in the next 2 weeks, which I was impressed with because gutter companies are super busy right now. So I said that sounds great and he would be in touch to schedule an appointment, giving me a chance to quote a couple other companies and have the option to say no if I found a better deal. Two days later some guys show up at my house at 8 AM in an unmarked truck saying they were at my house to do the gutter work. I had not received an official quote OR a written or verbal notification of the appointment. Fortunately for them, I needed my gutters fixed as soon as possible and they had a comparable price, so I let them do the work. Immediately the workers started blaring their music which woke up my stay at home mom neighbor and her daughter, they were extremely unhappy!! The workers also left cigarette butts, screws and other debris all over my driveway, yard, and on the street in front of my house!! The work was done in a timely manner and it seemed like they did good work so that is a plus to this all. THEN I started getting hounded by the manager of the company about a payment. I had still not received ANY formal information what I would be paying for, and I had to ask multiple times for it to be given to me before I gave them a payment. On the quote it said I did not have to pay until January, however my phone was getting blown up for a payment (and they were not accepting of the payment to be mailed in with the quote for my own validity purposes). Then, a few days later, the owner of the company emailed me to get a free estimate on my house?!?!?! AND the guy who had already come to my house to do the estimate called me again to schedule an appointment. I was completely taken back that they had no record of my address or having the work documented in their system. FINALLY, once I had a verbal conversation with both the owner and manager, I realized there was a warrantee on the products put on my house but was never given the information of that, even from the beginning quote (remember the price was written on the back of a business card). So they promised to email that information in case anything were to happen I knew what was covered and how to go about getting things replaced. But, over a week later I still have not received an email with all this information; it is NOT MY JOB TO HAVE TO AS FOR THIS INFORMATION!!!!! All in all, the gutters are great and I am impressed with the quickness of getting them up; BUT everything else about this company is a complete disaster and a mess. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE ELSE, PICK ANOTHER COMPARABLE COMPANY WHO WILL GIVE YOU THE CORRECT PAPERWORK AND INFORMATION FROM THE BEGINNING!"

Stacy A on December 2020

Flip Flops Consignment Shop

2025 S MacArthur Blvd
No reviews yet

Flip Flops Consignment Shop

2025 S MacArthur Blvd
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Flip Flops Consignment Shop offers name brand clothing and shoes at prices lower than retail. The store has a large array of new, next-to-new, clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor, prom and wedding dresses, and purses.

Flip Flops Consignment Shop offers name brand clothing and shoes at prices lower than retail. The store has a large array of new, next-to-new, clothing, jewelry, furniture, home decor, prom and wedding dresses, and purses.

Masterpiece Painting & Landscaping

506 N Walnut
5.00(
5
)

Masterpiece Painting & Landscaping

506 N Walnut
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Klughart Mechanical Contractors LLC

2636 Hilltop Rd
No reviews yet

Klughart Mechanical Contractors LLC

2636 Hilltop Rd
No reviews yet
30 years of experience

Commercial and residential HVAC, Electrical and general construction services. Winter snow plowing

Commercial and residential HVAC, Electrical and general construction services. Winter snow plowing

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Pleasant Plains, 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.

The Pleasant Plains, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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

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