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Sod installers in Forest Lake

Deer Creek Turf LLC
2945 147th Ave NE
4.92(
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Deer Creek Turf LLC
2945 147th Ave NE
4.92(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job.

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Kathy K on June 2018

We take great pride in 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job.

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Kathy K on June 2018


Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC
38575 Kost Trail
4.99(
39
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Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC
38575 Kost Trail
4.99(
39
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive and timely. Friendly crew, will hire again in the spring"

Pamela T on November 2022

Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Finishing Touch Lawn Care and Landscape, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Very responsive and timely. Friendly crew, will hire again in the spring"

Pamela T on November 2022


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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
6
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Jobsite Buddy LLC
10745 Matthew Drive
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers ’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.

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Jake L on March 2025

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers ’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.

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Jake L on March 2025


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Tactical Landscape
22840 Janero Ave N
5.00(
3
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Tactical Landscape
22840 Janero Ave N
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Great company to work with. The landscape work they did looks great. Nice attention to details. I will hire again."

Gallen B on September 2020

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Great company to work with. The landscape work they did looks great. Nice attention to details. I will hire again."

Gallen B on September 2020


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Murphy's Lawn & Landscape
2036 ENGLISH ST
4.62(
61
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Approved Pro
Murphy's Lawn & Landscape
2036 ENGLISH ST
4.62(
61
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
383 local quotes requested

Murphy's Lawn & Landscaping has been family owned & operated and serving our customers since 1986. Enhance the appearance of your yard with lawn maintenance and landscaping-hardscaping and pavers services. We are focused on your complete satisfaction and make sure you always receive commendable services at competitive rates. 8-14 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No Additional travel charges or service charges. Extra charges for after hours service. Ask about Angie's List Discount. **Please note we currently are not taking estimates on Masonry, tuckpointing, or any brickwork that is attached to a homes structure or foundation***

"Completed planting 10 hemlock trees and mulch. Looks good, however I had to do some shoveling to properly drain the area when it rained. Very competitive pricing."

Dave E on May 2025

Murphy's Lawn & Landscaping has been family owned & operated and serving our customers since 1986. Enhance the appearance of your yard with lawn maintenance and landscaping-hardscaping and pavers services. We are focused on your complete satisfaction and make sure you always receive commendable services at competitive rates. 8-14 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No Additional travel charges or service charges. Extra charges for after hours service. Ask about Angie's List Discount. **Please note we currently are not taking estimates on Masonry, tuckpointing, or any brickwork that is attached to a homes structure or foundation***

"Completed planting 10 hemlock trees and mulch. Looks good, however I had to do some shoveling to properly drain the area when it rained. Very competitive pricing."

Dave E on May 2025


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All Season Property Maintenance, LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
All Season Property Maintenance, LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
412 local quotes requested

We have 10yrs of Landscaping and Lawn care experience. We can handle Tree removal and trimming, Edging of flower beds, mulch and rock delivery, we also do Sod lawns for all homes. We also grade and seed yards. Cash, Check, Pay Pal and Venmo

"Very well done and complete"

Jim M on August 2024

We have 10yrs of Landscaping and Lawn care experience. We can handle Tree removal and trimming, Edging of flower beds, mulch and rock delivery, we also do Sod lawns for all homes. We also grade and seed yards. Cash, Check, Pay Pal and Venmo

"Very well done and complete"

Jim M on August 2024


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Midwest Procare LLC
23210 Hilo Ave N
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Midwest Procare LLC
23210 Hilo Ave N
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1004 local quotes requested

We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.

"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."

Steve C on May 2025

We are licensed Landscaping, Hardscaping and Shoreline services with a seven (7) years experience in tree removal and landscape maintenance services. Call for same week availability.

"Midwest Procare did a good job of fixing my French drain on the outside of my garage, and moving material left over from stump grinding. These guys saved my back and I'm considering them for more projects down the road."

Steve C on May 2025


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Jack of All Trades
2610 Wexford Court
4.64(
11
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Approved Pro
Jack of All Trades
2610 Wexford Court
4.64(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1655 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!

"Hard workers, did a fast and good job. Vince is very kind and professional."

Heather F on May 2025

Jack of All Trades Lawn & Property Services offers expert care for both your indoor and outdoor spaces. Specializing in lawn maintenance, we provide a full range of services including spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, sod installation, stump grinding, pressure washing, window cleaning, and hardscaping with rocks and pavers. Inside, we tackle projects like garage organizing, furniture assembly, and general home maintenance. Whether it’s enhancing your lawn or organizing your home, we handle everything with skill and professionalism. No job is too big or small—count on us to keep your property looking its best year-round!

"Hard workers, did a fast and good job. Vince is very kind and professional."

Heather F on May 2025


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Lawn and Landscape Gardens
2800 Laport Dr
4.55(
92
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Approved Pro
Lawn and Landscape Gardens
2800 Laport Dr
4.55(
92
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
408 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Founded in 1990, LLG provides landscape, hardscape, consultation, design and installation, as well as maintenance services for the lawn and garden, including snow removal. We are expanding to a Nordic Outdoor Living theme and adding deck maintenance work and sauna construction and sales. We take pride in building positive working relationships with residential and business customers, primarily in the Twin Cities North Metro. For more information and free estimates, email info@llgardens.com or call 763-951-3500.

"Everything went so well from the first to the project being done. Anthony who is very nice and professional, walked my yard and within 24 hours had a quote ready for me. The crew did a fantastic job laying mulch thick and lush transforming the yard."

Margaret P on October 2024

Founded in 1990, LLG provides landscape, hardscape, consultation, design and installation, as well as maintenance services for the lawn and garden, including snow removal. We are expanding to a Nordic Outdoor Living theme and adding deck maintenance work and sauna construction and sales. We take pride in building positive working relationships with residential and business customers, primarily in the Twin Cities North Metro. For more information and free estimates, email info@llgardens.com or call 763-951-3500.

"Everything went so well from the first to the project being done. Anthony who is very nice and professional, walked my yard and within 24 hours had a quote ready for me. The crew did a fantastic job laying mulch thick and lush transforming the yard."

Margaret P on October 2024


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
798
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
798
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2590 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Forest Lake, MN

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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