Sod installation in Markham: $2.50 – $3.50 per sq ft installed, about $2,500 – $3,500 for a 1,000 sq ft lawn, with the old lawn removed, fresh topsoil, grading and new sod rolled in. Get a free quote or call 416-831-7076.

Sod installation and lawn care in Markham

A new lawn changes the whole look of a house, and in Markham it is one of the fastest improvements a homeowner can make. ISR Gardening Inc. installs sod and cares for lawns across Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Milliken, Cornell and the surrounding GTA, and we have completed over 1,000 lawns across the region.

Most of our Markham work is full lawn replacement: taking out a tired, patchy or weed-filled lawn and putting down a fresh one that is ready to use in two weeks. We also handle lawn repair, overseeding, aeration and seasonal maintenance for homeowners who want the lawn looked after all year.

What full sod installation in Markham includes

  • Removal of the old lawn, weeds and debris, hauled away.
  • Fresh topsoil spread over the whole area, since many Markham properties sit on heavy clay left over from construction.
  • Grading by hand so water drains away from the house and the surface is level.
  • Fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass sod laid tight with staggered seams, trimmed around beds, walkways and the driveway.
  • Rolling and first watering before the crew leaves, plus clear watering instructions for the first two weeks.
  • Cleanup so the only thing left on the driveway is your new lawn.

When to install sod in Markham

Fall (September to mid-October) and spring (late April to June) are both good. Fall is usually better here: warm soil, cool nights and fall rain mean faster rooting and less watering, and the lawn comes out of winter established. Summer installs are possible with daily watering. See our guide on the best time to lay sod in Southern Ontario.

Lawn care in Markham after the install

New sod needs two weeks of daily watering and a first mow on a high setting once it reaches about 3 inches. After that, a healthy Markham lawn wants aeration and overseeding each fall, fertilizing in spring and fall, and weed control before dandelions set seed. We offer all of it as a yearly maintenance package or as single visits. If your lawn is mostly there and just thin, overseeding may be the better fit; see our comparison of sodding vs. overseeding.

Other services we bring to Markham homes

  • Lawn care, mowing, fertilizing and weed control
  • Overseeding and aeration
  • Spring cleanup and fall cleanup
  • Mulching, garden beds and planting
  • Interlocking walkways, driveways and patios
  • Snow removal for homes and commercial lots

Why Markham homeowners choose ISR Gardening Inc.

  • Sod is our core trade: over 1,000 lawns completed, many of them in Markham and York Region.
  • We never lay sod over old grass or bare clay. Topsoil and grading are part of every job.
  • Local crews on Markham streets every week, so scheduling is quick.
  • Honest advice: if overseeding will do, we tell you before you spend on sod.

Get a free quote for sod installation and lawn care in Markham

ISR Gardening Inc. has completed over 1,000 lawns across Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto and the surrounding GTA. Send us a photo of your yard or call 416-831-7076 for a free quote. We will tell you honestly whether your lawn needs sod, overseeding or just a cleanup.

See our full sodding services for details on the process, or visit our sister page for sod installation and lawn care in Vaughan.

Before You Lay New Sod in Markham

Local rules and ground conditions that change how a new lawn is installed and looked after in Markham. Each one links to the official source.

  • Markham restricts lawn watering from June 1 to September 30 to one window a day, 6 to 9 a.m. or 6 to 9 p.m., on odd or even days by address. New sod is exempt for two months after it is laid, with no permit needed (City of Markham water use by-law).
  • The boulevard beyond your property line belongs to the City. You cannot put landscape material or bins on it without a Road Occupancy Permit, so sod deliveries go onto your driveway, not the boulevard (Markham Good Neighbour Handbook).
  • The 1955 Soil Survey of York County found loam-textured till most common in the old Markham Township, with areas of lake-deposited clay over clay till. Loam is good ground for sod; the clay pockets are why we check drainage on every Markham lawn (Soil Survey of York County).
  • Grass clippings, sod, dirt and topsoil are not picked up with Markham’s yard material, so old turf has to be hauled away (City of Markham). A permit is needed before injuring a private tree 20 cm or more across.

Recent sod work in and around Markham

ISR Gardening crew grading a school lawn for new sod in Markham
Grading for new sod at a school lawn in Markham, September 2026
New sod lawn installed along a school building in Markham
The finished school lawn, laid in three days

Sod Questions from Markham Homeowners

How long can I water new sod in Markham?

Two months. Markham’s watering restrictions do not apply to new sod for two months after it is laid, and no permit is needed.

Can the sod be dropped on the boulevard?

No. The boulevard is City property and needs a Road Occupancy Permit for any material, so we stage sod and soil on your driveway instead.

Do you take away the old lawn?

Yes. Markham does not collect sod or soil at the curb, so removing and disposing of the old lawn is always part of our price.

Prices for every lawn size are in our sod installation cost guide, the season-by-season timing is in the best time to lay sod in Ontario, and the full process is on our sod installation page.

Get a free quote

Tell us the property address and what you need. We come out, look at the job and send you a written price. Or call 416-831-7076.