How Much Does Sod Cost Per Square Foot in NJ?
You Googled it. You want a number. Here it is.
The Short Answer
$1.95 to $3.50 per square foot. Installed.
That includes the sod, the soil prep, the labor, and the cleanup. Not just the grass.
Most yards in Ocean County cost between $3,500 and $9,000 total for a full lawn replacement.
Why the Range?
Every yard is different. Here’s what moves the price:
| Factor | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | 2,000+ sq ft (bulk discount) | Under 1,000 sq ft |
| Soil condition | Good topsoil already | Pure sand or clay (needs 2-4" imported soil) |
| Access | Easy truck access | Narrow gates, steep hills |
| Old lawn removal | Thin grass, easy scrape | Thick overgrown, needs full demo |
| Grading | Already level | Needs regrading for drainage |
Real Examples from Our Jobs
Brick Township — 2,400 sq ft front yard
- Old lawn removal + grading: included
- 3" imported topsoil (sandy soil area): included
- Tall Fescue Blue sod: included
- Total: $5,800 ($2.42/sq ft)
Point Pleasant — 1,800 sq ft backyard
- Demo of dead lawn: included
- Soil amendment + lime: included
- Sod installation: included
- Total: $4,950 ($2.75/sq ft)
Howell — 4,200 sq ft full property
- Complete lawn replacement front + back: included
- Topsoil + grading: included
- Tall Fescue Blue sod: included
- Total: $8,400 ($2.00/sq ft)
Toms River — 1,200 sq ft side yard
- Small area, tight access: included
- Soil prep + sod: included
- Total: $3,600 ($3.00/sq ft)
Sod Only vs. Sod Installed
| What You’re Paying For | Sod Only | Sod Installed (us) |
|---|---|---|
| The grass itself | $0.45-$0.65/sq ft | Included |
| Delivery | $75-$200 | Included |
| Old lawn removal | You do it | Included |
| Topsoil (if needed) | You buy it | Included |
| Grading/leveling | You do it | Included |
| Installation labor | You do it | Included |
| Cleanup | You do it | Included |
| Watering instructions | No | Included |
Why We’re Cheaper Than Most Landscapers
We only do sod. No mowing. No mulch. No tree trimming.
Because we do 400+ lawns a year:
- We buy sod in bulk (lower cost per pallet)
- Our crews are fast (they do this every single day)
- We don’t have overhead for equipment we don’t use
How to Get Your Exact Price
- Text us your address: 848-301-1569
- We measure your yard on Google Earth
- We text you back a price range
- If you want to move forward, we schedule a site visit
No pressure. No salespeople. Just a number.
Ocean County Sod installs fresh sod throughout Ocean County . We serve Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant, and 25+ other towns. Get your free quote or text 848-301-1569.
Get an exact number: most yards need no walkthrough — get your price or see what a full installation costs. For Ocean County specifics, the deeper guide: Sod Installation Cost in Ocean County (2026).