Done by our Guelph crew
A patchy, weedy lawn gone and fresh sod down in a day — new lawns and full lawn replacement for Guelph homes, graded and installed right.
Service details
Sod installation and lawn replacement across Guelph: we strip the old lawn, grade the base, lay quality sod, roll it in, and leave you clear aftercare so the new lawn actually takes.
Sod gives you an instant, weed-free lawn and can go down through most of the season; seed is cheaper but slow, fussy, and easily lost to a dry spell or birds. For front yards, erosion-prone slopes, pet areas, and anyone who wants it done now, sod is the honest call. We'll tell you when seed or overseeding is the smarter spend instead.
It's the prep that makes sod last: we remove the old turf or weeds, fix grading so water runs away from the house, loosen and level the base, lay fresh sod tight with staggered seams, and roll it for soil contact. Skip the prep and even premium sod struggles — which is why a cheap install is rarely a cheap lawn.
New sod needs consistent water for the first two to three weeks — which runs straight into Guelph's Outside Water Use Bylaw. We set you up with a watering schedule that fits the bylaw's hours and odd/even days, and note that new-lawn watering permits are available from the City for exactly this situation.
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FAQ
It's priced by area and prep — a flat, small front yard is straightforward; a large or rough site with old-lawn removal and regrading is more. Send the approximate square footage or a photo and we'll quote it properly.
Sod for instant results, weed-free coverage, slopes, and most front yards. Seed or overseeding for budget jobs and thickening an existing lawn. We'll give you the honest trade-off for your specific yard rather than upselling.
Roughly May through October. Spring and early fall are ideal — cooler weather and reliable moisture help it root fast. Mid-summer installs work but need diligent watering within the bylaw windows.
New sod needs frequent water at first, which the Outside Water Use Bylaw restricts — but the City issues new-lawn watering permits for exactly this. We help you set it up and schedule watering within the allowed hours so the sod takes without a bylaw fine.
Stay off it as much as possible for the first two weeks while roots knit in. First mow is usually around two to three weeks once it's rooted and slightly overgrown — high and with a sharp blade.
Yes — old-turf and weed removal, plus regrading, is part of a proper replacement. Grinding out an old lawn and starting clean is the difference between sod that takes and sod that struggles.
Request a quote
Tell us where you are in Guelph, what you need, and when. We follow up with pricing and availability — usually within 1 business day.
Serving all of Guelph: South End, Kortright Hills, Westminster Woods, Exhibition Park, Riverside Park, Downtown, Grange Hill East, Pineridge, Clairfields, and nearby Wellington County.