Sod Calculator

Enter the total area you want to sod. We'll calculate the sod, topsoil, starter fertilizer, and everything else you need for a successful install.

Measure the total area to be sodded (Length × Width). For irregular shapes, break into rectangles and add them up. Exclude gardens, walkways, and the house footprint.
0": No topsoil needed — existing soil is level and loamy.

1": Light top-dressing to level minor low spots and improve sod contact.

2": Standard prep for most Ottawa-area lawns. Levels the grade and improves drainage over clay.

4": Full soil replacement for new construction or heavily compacted/damaged soil.
Materials You'll Need
🌱 Sod 0 sq ft (incl. 10% waste)
🪴 Topsoil 0 cubic yards
🧪 Starter Fertilizer 0 bags (covers 0 sq ft each)
💧 Root Starter 0 bottles (liquid concentrate)
🔩 Sod Staples 0 for slopes & edges
📐 Sod Rolls 0 standard rolls (2 ft × 5 ft)

10% extra sod: We include a 10% overage to account for cutting waste around curves, beds, and edges.

Topsoil: Skip if your existing soil is already level and loamy. Most Ottawa-area properties have heavy clay and benefit from 4" of screened topsoil.

Sod staples: Only needed on slopes, edges along driveways, and areas prone to shifting. Flat lawns may not need them.

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$0 + HST — includes soil prep, sod, delivery & installation

Includes: standard excavation, soil prep, delivery, and installation. Estimate may vary 10-15% based on site access, grading, and conditions.

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How we calculated this:
  • Sod: Area + 10% waste factor for cuts around beds, edges, and curves
  • Rolls: Sod sq ft ÷ 10 (standard 2 ft × 5 ft rolls)
  • Topsoil: Area × depth ÷ 324 = cubic yards
  • Starter fertilizer: 1 bag per 2,500 sq ft (high-phosphorus 10-20-10)
  • Root starter: 1 bottle per 1,000 sq ft (liquid concentrate, dilute per label)
  • Sod staples: ~1 per 20 sq ft — edges along driveways/beds and slopes only
  • Pro install: Per-sq-ft rate based on total area (includes soil prep, sod, delivery & install)

Variances: Actual install costs depend on site access, grading required, and conditions. Estimates may vary 10-15%. Taxes extra.

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