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Metro Lawn Sprinklers & Landscapes
4.9(
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Metro Lawn Sprinklers installed my sprinkler system in 2002. They have been the service provider ever since. I highly recommend Metro Lawn Sprinklers for integrity, workmanship and great service after the install! I would now trust my system to any other company! Thank you for many years of continued service!"
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Super service Award 2023
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Superior Lawn care
Landscaping and Lawn care needs

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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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TrueCare Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
295
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well beautiful and professional work adding sod and mulch to make my yard look fresh and new again. Great communication and very friendly. Thanks, Leon and crew! Mark Z."
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+203

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CTC Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
233
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are absolutely thrilled with the sod installation. They did exactly what they promised, and the grass looks amazing. The sod came freshly cut from a farm, and they took great care to install it. I highly recommend this team and have already hired them again for another outside job."
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Boxwood

+118

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trujillo Gardens, LLC
4.7(
49
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trujillo Gardens, LLC. Installed a French drain system for my foundation issues. I Highly recommended Trujillo Landscaping. They are highly skilled, trust worthy, fair priced and dependable."
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+389

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
4.4(
373
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Received free estimate promptly.  Work began following week.  Not only does our house front look "clean" we had an extra surprise.  The following day as I was in our backyard I noticed they put what must of have been some extra sod they had, on a patch of ground we are having a hard time growing grass. on  Thanks!!
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Retaining Wall with Driveway Extention
Paver Patio
Paver Patio

+92

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JD Landscaping
4.7(
29
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I heard from JD Landscaping the day I asked for bids, and had a beautiful wooden privacy fence less than two weeks later. Quality work at a fair price, from a small family business. I look forward to working with Errol and the team again soon. Thank you, JD Landscaping."
Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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T and T Landscape, LLC
5.0(
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is an outstanding company. If we could rate then a 10 or a 5+, we would readily do so. They went above and beyond what was on most bids that we had gotten and yet were the most reasonably priced We had seen sod put in at a neighbor's house and they didn't do half the prep work that T&T did. They are truly an outstanding, quality and customer oriented company."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
HomeMakers Outdoors
4.8(
12
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Homemakers Outdoors 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.\n

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+16

Recommended by62%of homeowners
HE Outdoor Solution
5.0(
2
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Sod - Install

Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at company, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 hour
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for sod installation projects in University City, MO

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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