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Sod installers in Knoxville

K-R Foliage Landscaping
308 Long Bow Road
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K-R Foliage Landscaping
308 Long Bow Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Check us out on Instagram! (Kr.foliagelandscaping) Veteran-owned. We are a full service landscape company: design, clearing, planting, and finishing (mulch/pinestraw). This is not a lawn service but if you need sod, we can do that for you. We appreciate your business and know communication is extremely important with our customers. Please give us a call so we can start working on your landacape. Thank you!

"Doug and his team were a pleasure to work with. Great communication, prices, and work! Will definitely be using them again."

Sean C on April 2024

Check us out on Instagram! (Kr.foliagelandscaping) Veteran-owned. We are a full service landscape company: design, clearing, planting, and finishing (mulch/pinestraw). This is not a lawn service but if you need sod, we can do that for you. We appreciate your business and know communication is extremely important with our customers. Please give us a call so we can start working on your landacape. Thank you!

"Doug and his team were a pleasure to work with. Great communication, prices, and work! Will definitely be using them again."

Sean C on April 2024


Smoky Top Contractor
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Smoky Top Contractor
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025

Smoky Top Contractor is a full-service construction and landscaping company specializing in creating custom outdoor spaces. With expertise in concrete work, excavation, landscaping, and hardscaping, we offer comprehensive solutions for both residential and commercial properties. Our skilled team provides everything from foundation and slab pouring to grading, drainage systems, and the installation of intricate hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls ,fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. At Smoky Top, we take pride in transforming your outdoor areas into functional, beautiful spaces tailored to your vision, with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Call Or Text Us Now!

"We are very pleased with the work done by Smoky Top Contractor. They listened carefully to our wish list, then helped up design and ultimately constructed our our dream outdoors living area. This included a paved patio area, gas fire pit, pergola and a shed. The guys arrived on time, were hard working, friendly and very conscientious. We love the work they did and truly enjoy our new outdoor space. We highly recommend Smoky Top Contractor."

Susan S on May 2025


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SmithScapes
1908 Chestnut St
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SmithScapes
1908 Chestnut St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

SmithScapes Excavation and Drainage Solutions is TN's most trusted experts when it comes to your next home project. We are local to the Knoxville and Maryville area and have over five years of experience. Me and my brother started this company four years ago from scratch and our only concern is providing our customers with a quality experience, every single time. We specialize in exterior drainage solutions, septic installation and repair, French drains, grade work, utility installation, and much more! Give us a call today for a free quote and a quality experience. We look forward to gaining your business and trust. Thank You!

"Professional, and were very diligent about cleaning up and leaving my yard better than before! Will be hiring for future job I have here"

Lacey N on August 2024

SmithScapes Excavation and Drainage Solutions is TN's most trusted experts when it comes to your next home project. We are local to the Knoxville and Maryville area and have over five years of experience. Me and my brother started this company four years ago from scratch and our only concern is providing our customers with a quality experience, every single time. We specialize in exterior drainage solutions, septic installation and repair, French drains, grade work, utility installation, and much more! Give us a call today for a free quote and a quality experience. We look forward to gaining your business and trust. Thank You!

"Professional, and were very diligent about cleaning up and leaving my yard better than before! Will be hiring for future job I have here"

Lacey N on August 2024


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Southern Acres Lawncare and Landscaping
2606 Liberty Hill Dr
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Southern Acres Lawncare and Landscaping
2606 Liberty Hill Dr
4.27(
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Customers say: Quality work
398 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Southern Acres is a lawn care company based out of Knoxville, TN. We take care of clients in Knox County & surrounding areas.

"Done in 2 days with nothing left behind. Included removal of dead shrubbery, English ivy, and other weeds. Planted 6 shrubs, mulched, and supplied and laid metal edging."

Sharon G on October 2024

Southern Acres is a lawn care company based out of Knoxville, TN. We take care of clients in Knox County & surrounding areas.

"Done in 2 days with nothing left behind. Included removal of dead shrubbery, English ivy, and other weeds. Planted 6 shrubs, mulched, and supplied and laid metal edging."

Sharon G on October 2024


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Plan-It Green Landscapes
1639 Dunraven Dr.
5.00(
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Plan-It Green Landscapes
1639 Dunraven Dr.
5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
390 local quotes requested

Plan-It Green Landscapes is a full-service landscaping and hardscaping company serving Knoxville, TN and all surrounding areas.

"Jordan and his team at Plan-It Green Landscapes did a superb job renovating my front and side gardens. They replaced all the shrubs and built a beautiful stone retaining wall to prevent erosion. Jordan's design was perfect, he was flexible with changes, and the price was reasonable. The crew was fast and polite, making for a great experience. I highly recommend them."

Amanda T on January 2025

Plan-It Green Landscapes is a full-service landscaping and hardscaping company serving Knoxville, TN and all surrounding areas.

"Jordan and his team at Plan-It Green Landscapes did a superb job renovating my front and side gardens. They replaced all the shrubs and built a beautiful stone retaining wall to prevent erosion. Jordan's design was perfect, he was flexible with changes, and the price was reasonable. The crew was fast and polite, making for a great experience. I highly recommend them."

Amanda T on January 2025


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Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping
285 Aspen Drive
4.86(
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Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping
285 Aspen Drive
4.86(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
313 local quotes requested

Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping is a family own business. We service the great Knoxville and surrounding areas. We offer all kinds of services. Landscape, hardscape, pressure wash, gutter cleaning, mowing, and much more. If your looking for great results and affordable prices do not hesitate to give us a call. You will not be disappointed you did.

"Medina performed leaf removal on my property. They did a good, thorough job. This was the first time I utilized their services and I was pleased with the results. Brothers Jose and Juan Medina offer numerous types of lawn and home care. I would certainly consider utilizing their services again for leaf removal or other types of work. I also thought their charge for this service was reasonable."

Paul P on December 2023

Medina Landscaping & Hardscaping is a family own business. We service the great Knoxville and surrounding areas. We offer all kinds of services. Landscape, hardscape, pressure wash, gutter cleaning, mowing, and much more. If your looking for great results and affordable prices do not hesitate to give us a call. You will not be disappointed you did.

"Medina performed leaf removal on my property. They did a good, thorough job. This was the first time I utilized their services and I was pleased with the results. Brothers Jose and Juan Medina offer numerous types of lawn and home care. I would certainly consider utilizing their services again for leaf removal or other types of work. I also thought their charge for this service was reasonable."

Paul P on December 2023


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Scavone Scapes
5.00(
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Scavone Scapes
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
209 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Bad weather delay but Scavone Scape worked over weekend to make it work. Scavone went the extra mile to get a great job!!! 👏🏾"

Bill B on April 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Bad weather delay but Scavone Scape worked over weekend to make it work. Scavone went the extra mile to get a great job!!! 👏🏾"

Bill B on April 2025


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Winkle's Plumbing
7110 Regal Ln
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Winkle's Plumbing
7110 Regal Ln
4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work
587 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Winkles Plumbing provides a variety of professional plumbing services. Winkles Plumbing is an active service provider and offers dynamic skilled workers. They were able to develop their skills through years of experience in field work. At Winkles Plumbing, we are convinced that the job done will surpass your expectations. We tender the best plumbing services and plumbing help at your convenience. We offer prompt and reliable service to sump pumps, water heaters, faucets, sinks, water lines, sewers, garbage disposals, toilets, and more at reasonable rates. Our team is dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for all your plumbing problems. We take pride in providing efficient plumbing services that match your needs and your budget. 18 years experience.

"Great! Very professional. On time. Worked even getting soaked in the rain. Excellent choice! Would definitely hire again. Thanks!"

Travis A on June 2025

Winkles Plumbing provides a variety of professional plumbing services. Winkles Plumbing is an active service provider and offers dynamic skilled workers. They were able to develop their skills through years of experience in field work. At Winkles Plumbing, we are convinced that the job done will surpass your expectations. We tender the best plumbing services and plumbing help at your convenience. We offer prompt and reliable service to sump pumps, water heaters, faucets, sinks, water lines, sewers, garbage disposals, toilets, and more at reasonable rates. Our team is dedicated to providing the best possible solutions for all your plumbing problems. We take pride in providing efficient plumbing services that match your needs and your budget. 18 years experience.

"Great! Very professional. On time. Worked even getting soaked in the rain. Excellent choice! Would definitely hire again. Thanks!"

Travis A on June 2025


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Blue Springs Land Management
181 Lowe Galyon Ln
5.00(
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Blue Springs Land Management
181 Lowe Galyon Ln
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
166 local quotes requested

Blue Springs Land Management provides any and all excavation services you may need. We are an owner-operated company, with almost 3 decades of experience providing top tier land management services. From building pads to drainage solutions, driveways and finished grading, we can handle it all.

"Very happy with the work. Looking forward to getting more work done through them."

Barbara P on June 2024

Blue Springs Land Management provides any and all excavation services you may need. We are an owner-operated company, with almost 3 decades of experience providing top tier land management services. From building pads to drainage solutions, driveways and finished grading, we can handle it all.

"Very happy with the work. Looking forward to getting more work done through them."

Barbara P on June 2024


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Dirt works llc
Located In Maryville
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Dirt works llc
Located In Maryville
4.94(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
143 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated dirt work specialists!! Call us for all your dirt work needs. No job to big or to small, competitive rates and veteran owned!! $50 estimates.. refundable with signing of contract for work. Let the best in the business take care of your prized home and hard work!!

"Jay did a great job . First of all he was available when I called and timely . He leveled out my awful bumpy and lumpy yard , and it looks great ! He also gave me a bonus and fixed my gravel drive way . There are no weeds in the driveway now ,and all the gravel is together! He is going to come back in the spring for another project ."

Lisa M on November 2024

Locally owned and operated dirt work specialists!! Call us for all your dirt work needs. No job to big or to small, competitive rates and veteran owned!! $50 estimates.. refundable with signing of contract for work. Let the best in the business take care of your prized home and hard work!!

"Jay did a great job . First of all he was available when I called and timely . He leveled out my awful bumpy and lumpy yard , and it looks great ! He also gave me a bonus and fixed my gravel drive way . There are no weeds in the driveway now ,and all the gravel is together! He is going to come back in the spring for another project ."

Lisa M on November 2024

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Knoxville, TN

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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