For a standard 1,200 square foot backyard, plan on $3,500 to $5,500 installed. That figure already covers moderate grading and a loam top-up. Front lawns smaller than that start near $1,800. Full property work above 2,500 square feet can climb past $10,000 once heavy site prep enters the picture. We put every quote in writing after walking the yard with the client.

Early October can still work as long as the ground has not frozen and daytime highs stay above 5 degrees. Past mid-October the window closes fast. Roots want three to four weeks of warm soil ahead of deep freeze. Late-season installs happen when the forecast cooperates, but May to mid-September stays the safer bet.

Mid-May through mid-September runs as the working window. Spring works best because the soil is already warming and daylight is long. Demand on the hose stays manageable. Mid-summer installs work fine when moisture discipline is strict. September is excellent too because the lawn establishes in cool weather before winter sets in.

Sungreen handles sod across the city and most surrounding communities. Chestermere and Airdrie. Cochrane and Okotoks. De Winton, Bearspaw, Springbank, Langdon, and Strathmore are on the regular service list. The crews have been at this since 1990. Free estimates always. Phone 403-256-7500 to get on the schedule.