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Avatar for Double D Lawn Care
Double D Lawn Care
5.0(
8
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Originally hired for tree removal. Great customer service at a fair price. Increase service for lawn maintenance for my self and my mom. Wells provided excellent service I would highly recommend Double D lawn care"
Palm 1
Palm 1
Twin Palms
Twin Palms
Courthouse East

+10

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Coastline Lawn and Landscaping
5.0(
7
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"????? I highly recommend this lawn care and yard clean-up service! They are dependable, hardworking, and pay close attention to every detail. Whether it's mowing, trimming, or hauling away yard waste, they always leave the yard looking clean and well-maintained. They show up on time, offer fair pricing, and truly care about doing quality work. If you're looking for someone reliable to keep your yard looking its best, this is the company to call!"
Turf installation
Artificial Turf
Artificial Turf
Artificial Turf
Artificial Turf

+32

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Manning Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.6(
9
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Troy and his team removed the uneven and weed stricken back yard, along with miscellaneous trees, plants, etc. They replaced the backyard broken sprinkler system with a drip line, then leveled and re-sodded the backyard. In addition they defined and reworked the front flower bed. They laid a stone walk way from the gate to the patio in the back yard providing an outside area for trash bins vs inside the garage. Due to the drought and Corpus Christi stage 3 water restrictions not all the initial bushes survived, but some have been replaced and are doing well. When a concern it brought up it is address and resolved quickly."
Landscaping
Metal balcony repair
Metal balcony repair
Metal balcony repair
Metal balcony repair

+7

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawn Pros
4.5(
8
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lawn Pros did an outstanding job on my sod installation. The quality of sod was excellent. From the first call, to the completion of the job. Lawn Pros delivered on their word. They were always available to answer any questions along the way. I will not hesitate to call Lawn Pros for any future landscaping needs."
Laying down squares of Floratam St. Augustine. Laying the squares is easy. Notice the prep work. There used to be weed infested grass in that area. Tilling is a lost art but Lawn Pros still uses this method before sod installs.
Weekly and Biweekly Lawn Service
Commercial
Landscaping
New sod installation

+29

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R. Ledesma Industries
4.9(
21
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Terrific! We had a fence that was on its last legs. Ledesma, in the form of Jesse, came out and fixed it at a great price. Will definitely use them again."
New exterior landscaping
New Landscaping
New exterior landscaping
New exterior landscaping
New exterior landscaping

+28

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ramirez Landscaping & More
5.0(
11
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ray Martinez (owner) and his men were knowledgeable and efficient. Ray explained his approach to the work and quickly made adjustments as required. His men were skilled and hard working. Hope to work with him again."
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+46

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for OLD MAN JOE'S CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTING
OLD MAN JOE'S CONSTRUCTION AND CONTRACTING
4.8(
23
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed with the professionalism of Old Man Joe's top-tier staff. Fidencio showed excellent attention to detail and performed a speedy installation of my new windows. I'm very happy with the results and will certainly seek out their help with future home-improvement tasks. I highly recommend them."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Williams St. Nursery & Landscaping
4.9(
16
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Sod - Install

Serving Portland, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Kingrey was notified for a job at our new hone and within an hour the owner was there to give us an estimate. The very next day, three very professional and talented crew arrived to begin the work. Upon completion, we were so thrilled with the outcome, we hired them to return to complete two other jobs which were finished the very next day. Kingrey is a top notch landscape company and now our go-to for all yard needs!"
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+16

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Portland, TX

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 Portland, TX homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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