Sod installation and lawn care in Richmond Hill
A new lawn changes the whole look of a house, and in Richmond Hill it is one of the fastest improvements a homeowner can make. ISR Gardening Inc. installs sod and cares for lawns across Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Aurora and the surrounding GTA, and we have completed over 1,000 lawns across the region.
Most of our Richmond Hill 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.
Sod installation in Richmond Hill costs $2.50 – $3.50 per sq ft installed, about $2,500 – $3,500 for a 1,000 sq ft lawn. Your price depends on removing the old lawn, topsoil, grading and how easy the yard is to reach. See the full sod installation cost guide or get a free quote.
What full sod installation in Richmond Hill includes
- Removal of the old lawn, weeds and debris, hauled away.
- Fresh topsoil spread over the whole area, since many Richmond Hill properties sit on compacted 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 Richmond Hill
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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill homeowners choose ISR Gardening Inc.
- Sod is our core trade: over 1,000 lawns completed, many of them in Richmond Hill and York Region.
- We never lay sod over old grass or bare clay. Topsoil and grading are part of every job.
- Local crews on Richmond Hill streets every week, so scheduling is quick.
- Honest advice: if overseeding will do, we tell you before you spend on sod.
Before You Lay New Sod in Richmond Hill
Local rules and ground conditions that change how a new lawn is installed and looked after in Richmond Hill. Each one links to the official source.
- Richmond Hill limits outdoor watering from June 15 to September 30: odd addresses on odd days and even on even days, between midnight and 6 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., up to four hours. Newly laid grass can be watered at any time, on any day, for one month (City of Richmond Hill).
- Homeowners look after the boulevard next to their property, and any work in the City’s road allowance, including temporary construction access, needs a Road Occupancy Permit first (City of Richmond Hill).
- Nearly half of Richmond Hill sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, mostly north of Elgin Mills Road, known for sandier, faster-draining ground. Further south, a City report describes silty till with clay-silt soils in places, so how much water new sod needs depends on where you are (City of Richmond Hill study).
- A permit is needed before injuring or removing a private tree 15 cm or more across at chest height, which matters if grading runs close to a big tree (Tree Preservation By-law). Soil and sod are not taken in curbside yard waste.
Recent sod work in and around Richmond Hill
Sod Questions from Richmond Hill Homeowners
Do I need a permit to water new sod in Richmond Hill?
No. The City lets you water newly laid grass any day and any time for one month, even inside the June 15 to September 30 restriction period. The only exception is a total water-use ban.
Who looks after the boulevard grass?
You do. Richmond Hill expects homeowners to maintain the boulevard next to their property, so we sod and grade it with the rest of the front lawn when it is part of the job.
Is the soil different in north Richmond Hill?
It can be. Moraine ground tends to be sandier and dries out faster, so we add good topsoil and give you a heavier watering schedule for the first two to three weeks.
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 for sod installation and lawn care in Richmond Hill
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.
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.