Sod installation in Oakville: $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.
Do you need Oakville lawn services? Do you want your lawn to be the nicest on the block? Then you need the help of a fantastic team of experts like the ones at ISR Gardening. Our squad of lawn care specialists will help you create a lush, green lawn in no time at all.
What’s our secret? We specialize in all aspects of sodding and sod installation — the only way to get an instantly beautiful lawn that compliments your home’s overall landscaping aesthetic.
Seeding vs. Sodding
While seeding is less expensive with upfront installation costs, you also need to consider the amount of time needed to nurture grass during its entire life cycle. It’s tough to obtain the perfect weather, watering and fertilizing circumstances, leading to uneven and sometimes patchy grass.
Another great thing about sodding is that you can lay it down anywhere from April to November, whereas seeding forces you to stick to a very strict timeline.
Landscaping Services Oakville
It’s essential to select a landscaping company that you can trust to guide you through the process of beautifying your home and garden – that’s why ISR Gardening is renowned for its collaborative practices of landscaping in Oakville.
Landscaping projects are a huge endeavour for homeowners and business owners because there’s a lot of pressure to choose the right materials that will hold up for years to come.
Landscaping Company Oakville
When Oakville residents are in search of lawn care services for landscape design or gardening, they turn to the professional landscaping crews at ISR Gardening to deliver the very finest services in seeding, sodding, lawn mowing service and so much more. A well-maintained property is so important for the quality of life — not to mention resale value — and our gardening experts are extremely aware of this fact.
Pros and Cons of Seeding
Seeding Pros
- Lower price upfront
- More different species of grass for you to choose from
- Pick the seed that is perfect for your sun-shade ratio that’s unique to every property
- Overall stronger root system because that’s the first thing to grow
Seeding Cons
- You might have to start from the beginning if you have bad luck with the weather or a failure to germinate
- You will likely experience a lot of weed growth in the spring
- Timing must be perfect or you won’t get a nice lawn
- Grass seed needs a lot of attention and watering in the beginning
Pros and Cons of Sodding
Sodding Pros
- Achieve beautiful grass in an instant
- Will increase your home’s value
- Easy to cover includes slopes on your property
- Can walk on top of it within a week following installation
- No weeds for a long time because sod has been grown in a carefully curated environment
Sodding Cons
- More expensive than seeding
- Not as many types of grass for you to choose from
- Doesn’t grow well in the shade and benefits more from direct sunlight
- Can shrink and leave bald patches if not installed by a professional
- Needs to be constantly watered in the beginning
Lawn Replacement & Sodding Services in Oakville
Do you need expert Oakville lawn service? Join the group of extremely satisfied customers who have grown to love and trust the friendly landscaping crews at ISR Gardening. Our knowledgeable technicians will take the time to answer all your questions and help you design the beautiful landscaping project you deserve. Contact ISR today to book your consultation.
Before You Lay New Sod in Oakville
Local rules and ground conditions that change how a new lawn is installed and looked after in Oakville. Each one links to the official source.
- Halton Region asks Oakville residents to follow the odd/even rule, and you can water newly planted sod or seed even when restrictions are in place, until it is established, with no permit (Halton Region).
- Conservation Halton reports clay loam soils below the Niagara Escarpment, and silty sand over shallow till along the Lake Ontario shore (Conservation Halton). Most Oakville lawns are on one or the other.
- Oakville’s site alteration by-law counts sod and topsoil as fill, but topdressing a lawn needs no permit, and finished grades must be covered with sod or seed (Town of Oakville).
- A permit and an on-site consultation are needed before removing a private tree larger than 15 cm across (Town of Oakville). Grass clippings, sod and dirt do not go in Halton yard waste.
Sod Questions from Oakville Homeowners
Can I water new sod during restrictions in Oakville?
Yes. Halton lets you water newly planted sod or seed until it is established, even when restrictions are on.
Do I need a permit to add topsoil?
Not to topdress a lawn. Larger changes to grades can fall under Oakville’s site alteration by-law, which we check before the job.
What about trees near the work?
Oakville protects private trees over 15 cm across, so we keep grading away from them unless you have a permit.
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.