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Hicks Lawn Care

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Hicks Lawn Care

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023

With over 11 years of experience, Hicks Lawn Care is the solution for all your lawn care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"Very professional and accomodating"

Deborah J on September 2023


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Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping

4.50(
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Tarts Lawn Care & Landscaping

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that upholds a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"When I decided to install a residential irrigation system I went online to search for an installer based upon reviews. I then asked for quotes. Tart's came onsite and carefully considered my needs and the layout (nearly an acre) of my yard. I received the quote that same day broken out the way I requested. Over the next week I had a few clarifying questions that were answered swiftly and professionally. Based on comparison with a bid and interaction with another installer I selected Tart's. Work began within days and was completed quickly. While there is no way to install an irrigation system without disturbing the lawn I was surprised at how well my yard looked when they were done. And during the install I asked for some additional work that was completed at a very reasonable additional cost. I would recommend Tart's without hesitation."

Bradley L on October 2022


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Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

4.83(
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Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023

Bowman's Landscaping & Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian and his staff turned my yard from the ugliest on the street to one of the best yards! Bowmanâ s answered my questions , made great suggestions for future jobs. Outstanding to work with and I would highly recommend!!!!"

Cristi H on November 2023


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Total Care Property Maintenance

3.50(
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Total Care Property Maintenance

3.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Partial work. Not good at understanding what the customer needs. "

Natalie X on November 2025

Total Care Property Maintenance is a full service exterior property maintenance Team here for all of your professional exterior cleaning and landscaping needs. From power washing, gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, window treatments, landscaping, lawn projects, yard clean up, debris removal, and many more services, We strive to provide the most quality professional experience around. We also offer decoration hanging and removal for the holidays. From the Roof to the Turf We’ve got what You need to make the difference seen on the profile of Your Property!

"Partial work. Not good at understanding what the customer needs. "

Natalie X on November 2025


Webb's Landscape Solutions

5.00(
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Webb's Landscape Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Horticulture Degree been doing this for 20+ locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. I provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Jimmy did a fantastic job!"

Bridgette T on April 2022

Horticulture Degree been doing this for 20+ locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. I provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Jimmy did a fantastic job!"

Bridgette T on April 2022


J P Landscape & Lawncare

5.00(
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J P Landscape & Lawncare

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

J P Landscape & Lawncare, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"These people are the real deal! Mike and his son Jeremy are honest hard working people. They came recommended by a neighbor that hired them for sod in 2019. Their pricing was fair, they came when promised and did a fantastic job. "

Diana F on October 2025

J P Landscape & Lawncare, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"These people are the real deal! Mike and his son Jeremy are honest hard working people. They came recommended by a neighbor that hired them for sod in 2019. Their pricing was fair, they came when promised and did a fantastic job. "

Diana F on October 2025


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NC Landscape and Waterproof

4.56(
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NC Landscape and Waterproof

4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We were contacted first by NC Landscape and Waterproof. They were very thoughtful and understanding of our project and offered to do more than we originally planned but their explanation made complete sense and we are glad we had them do our full planting job instead of just the excavation. We will certainly be working with them again!"

Harley G on September 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"We were contacted first by NC Landscape and Waterproof. They were very thoughtful and understanding of our project and offered to do more than we originally planned but their explanation made complete sense and we are glad we had them do our full planting job instead of just the excavation. We will certainly be working with them again!"

Harley G on September 2025


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Lemus Landscaping

4.91(
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Lemus Landscaping

4.91(
166
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"The Lemus crew arrived on time and did an excellent, professional job. The site manager, Apollo, kept me informed as the work progressed and provided me with the necessary information to promote the growth of the new sod. Our lawn looks stunning."

JERRY R on October 2025

Lemus Landscaping, provides outstanding landscaping and lawn care work around the Sanford North Carolina area. With over 20 years in the business, we will provide you with the same high quality work that has kept us in business for all these years. We are small and personal, and you can trust the commitment to quality that you'll get with us. We feel that our customers come first; while this is not a new concept it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Please call us today for a free and honest quote. We look forward to hearing from you! We are fully insured!

"The Lemus crew arrived on time and did an excellent, professional job. The site manager, Apollo, kept me informed as the work progressed and provided me with the necessary information to promote the growth of the new sod. Our lawn looks stunning."

JERRY R on October 2025


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Mendoza Hardscape

5.00(
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Mendoza Hardscape

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Montoya gave me a reasonable quote, and completed the job within three days. He and his men were hard work professionals. They did a great job and will hire again if needed."

Nora C on June 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Mr. Montoya gave me a reasonable quote, and completed the job within three days. He and his men were hard work professionals. They did a great job and will hire again if needed."

Nora C on June 2025


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Carolina Professional Landscapes, LLC

4.86(
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Carolina Professional Landscapes, LLC

4.86(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Don't pay corporate prices for a professional landscaping project. Allow Carolina Professional Landscapes, LLC, the opportunity to increase you property's beauty and value and save you money. When the word "landscaping" is heard, people typically think of high investments for a few shrubs around their house. Actually, landscaping can be a solid investment that increases a home's market value. A finished landscape adds beauty to a home by enhancing attractive features of the property while disguising problem areas. When designed and installed well, landscaping can increase a home's value by five to ten percent. At the same time, a poorly landscaped home can decrease its value by the same amount.

"Got the work done fast and it looks gorgeous, we’re still getting compliments several months later."

Tara W on November 2025

Don't pay corporate prices for a professional landscaping project. Allow Carolina Professional Landscapes, LLC, the opportunity to increase you property's beauty and value and save you money. When the word "landscaping" is heard, people typically think of high investments for a few shrubs around their house. Actually, landscaping can be a solid investment that increases a home's market value. A finished landscape adds beauty to a home by enhancing attractive features of the property while disguising problem areas. When designed and installed well, landscaping can increase a home's value by five to ten percent. At the same time, a poorly landscaped home can decrease its value by the same amount.

"Got the work done fast and it looks gorgeous, we’re still getting compliments several months later."

Tara W on November 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Raleigh, NC

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 Raleigh, NC 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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