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Sod Repair

Sod repair in Chandler, AZ

Patch the dead spots, keep the lawn.

Dead patches and worn paths make the whole lawn look tired. Our sod repair in Chandler, AZ fixes the spot. Call (480) 219-0038 and we will cut out the bad area, correct the cause and lay matching sod so the patch blends into the rest of the yard. We are family owned, licensed, bonded and insured, and every repair starts with a free estimate.

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Get a free estimate

Tell us where the yard is and we will come measure it.

No obligation. We do not sell your details.
Every repair includes
Cause checked
Soil prepped
Matched sod
Find the cause
Dry zone, traffic or pets, checked first.
Clean cut lines
Old sod squared out, not ragged.
Matched grass
Bermuda to Bermuda, St. Augustine to St. Augustine.
Close by
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe yards.
Why patch it

Most of the lawn is fine. Fix the part that is not.

A few dead spots do not mean the whole lawn has to go. If the grass around them is healthy, cutting out the bad areas and laying new sod gets the yard back to one even lawn with far less work than a full replacement.

The key is fixing whatever killed the grass first. In Chandler that is usually a sprinkler zone that misses, summer heat on a thin spot, foot traffic or packed clay soil, and sod repair only lasts once that cause is dealt with.

Ready when you areGot dead patches, dog spots or worn paths in the lawn? CGL Landscaping handles sod repair in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and across the East Valley, matching your grass so the patch blends in. Book a free on-site estimate or call (480) 219-0038.

What a sod repair includes
What we patch

The spots that usually need it.

These are the six kinds of lawn damage we repair most often in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa grass lawns.

Most are small enough to patch. When the dead area covers most of the yard, a full sod install is the smarter spend, and we will tell you that up front.

01

Dead brown patches

Big brown areas in an otherwise green lawn, often from a zone that is not getting water.

02

Bare and worn areas

Spots worn down to dirt by foot traffic, play or a shortcut across the yard.

03

Dog spots

Patches burned out or dug up where the dog runs.

04

Shade die off

Bermuda that thinned out under a tree, replaced with a more shade tolerant grass where it fits.

05

After digging

Lawn torn up for a pipe, sprinkler or utility repair.

06

If most of the lawn is dead, a full sod install makes more sense.

Is it a patch or a new lawn?

We look at how much of the lawn is still alive and tell you straight whether patching or a full install is the better buy.

Before we cut

Fix the reason it died first.

New sod dropped into a spot a sprinkler never reaches will die the same way. We check coverage, traffic, shade and soil at each patch, and your written quote says what caused it and what we will do about it.

Sometimes the fix is a sprinkler head, and sometimes it is loosening caliche or clay under the patch. Either way, it happens before the new sod goes in.

The repair

Five steps to a patched lawn.

Done in this order, the new sections knit in and stop looking like patches. Square cuts and a level soil bed are what make a repair disappear.

Each sod repair in Chandler follows the same five steps, whether it is one dog spot or a dozen dry patches across a Tempe backyard.

01

Diagnose

Why each area died.

02

Cut out

Dead sod removed in square sections.

03

Prep soil

Loosened, leveled and topped up.

04

Lay and press

New sod set flush with the lawn.

05

Water in

Soaked, then short daily cycles.

Sprinklers watering an oval grass lawn edged with red decorative rock
Often paired

Patches last longer with the right help.

Sod repair fixes the damage. Keeping it from coming back usually means sorting out the sprinklers and thickening the rest of the lawn with seed in the fall.

Regular mowing at the right height also helps the patches blend in with the grass around them. Most repairs go better when they are paired with at least one of these.

Pricing

What a sod repair costs depends on this.

Patches are priced by the job, not by the square foot off a list. Four details set what a repair costs.

A single large dead area goes faster than many small spots scattered across the yard. If a sprinkler fix or soil work is needed first, that is listed on the quote too.

Total patch area

Added up across every spot we replace.

Number of spots

One big patch goes faster than ten small ones.

What caused it

A sprinkler fix or soil work adds to the job.

Grass match

Some varieties are easier to source than others.

You get the price in writing before any sod is cut.
What neighbors say

Words from Chandler homeowners.

The reviews below were left on Google by homeowners in Chandler and nearby East Valley cities.

As a family run Chandler landscaping company, we treat a small lawn repair with the same care as a full yard, and that is the standard we hold every crew to.

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Elizabeth Krigbaum
161 days ago
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Jose and his team have been phenomenal! Thrilled with the fair price and quality services received!
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Deliverance Mambulu
176 days ago
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Slick landscaping did a great job transforming our yard. Zach was professional and kept us updated throughout the process. Pricing was very reasonable for the quality of work. They completed everything quickly and efficiently. The final result looked clean and well done. Communication was excellent the whole time. I would definitely use them again.
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Tyler Balderston
201 days ago
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They honestly do a very thorough job! Our kids play with chalk and rocks and anything they take outside and then we also have dogs so needless to say our yard was a wreck.. but I didn’t catch his name but one of their employees went above and beyond with their work got all the weeds, trash, chalk and even cleaned our dog poop up all without asking all we needed was weed clean up they even blew our patio furniture off and scraped the stuff out of the pavers 10/10 service
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Athena Balderston
201 days ago
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Best landscapers I’ve ever had! I live in an HOA with very strict rules and they did an absolutely fabulous job. So thankful to have found them. Each of their employees are extremely hard working and even go above and beyond wiping off patio furniture and making every part of the front/backyard presentable. Can’t wait to see them again!
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Mackenzie Chapman
582 days ago
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We’ve been working with CGL for nearly a year now, and they’ve been incredible. They helped us get our irrigation system back on track after our previous landscaper severely dropped the ball. Additionally, anytime we had an emergency leak, they were on-site within a few hours at most. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of work have been outstanding. It's also nice to work with someone like Jose and can answer all of your questions and explain everything in such detail to ensure you understand the issue(s) at hand. Highly recommend!
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Karen Roemer
583 days ago
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Jose and Alan were a great team to work with. They understood our objective of the project, did great work and were very communicative.
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Teodora Garcia
853 days ago
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I recently hired CGL Landscaping for sod installation at my home in Phoenix, and they did a fantastic job. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their professionalism and expertise were evident. They prepared the soil and installed high-quality, lush sod that transformed my yard. CGL Landscaping's attention to detail and customer service set them apart. They ensured proper irrigation, provided aftercare instructions, and even followed up to check on the sod's progress. The project was completed on time and within the estimated timeframes Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with CGL Landscaping. Their commitment to quality and outstanding customer service have earned my trust and future business. I highly recommend them for any landscaping needs in the Phoenix area.
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Chandler
853 days ago
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CGL Landscaping is the best Chandler AZ landscaping company!
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Cory Brunsting
951 days ago
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CGL Landscaping has been great to work with. We reached out to Jose to get an estimate for a one time clean up and monthly service. Jose and Alan showed up the next day to provide an estimate for both services. We elected to move forward with CGL and the clean up crew was out the following day to complete services. Two weeks later, the monthly maintenance crew showed up to complete our first monthly service. Invoicing and payment is easy through an online portal. Jose and Alan were both responsive throughout the process and were accessible via text, email or phone call. So far we are very pleased with our services through CGL and would recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping services.
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Alejandro Martinez
1050 days ago
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CGL landscaping made the process super easy from start to finish. Jose came out quickly to give me a proposal and I got it the same day. Scheduling was also very easy, and my project was done on time. Would recommend CGL to anyone if you’re looking for great work and great customer service.
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Briana Ortiz
1050 days ago
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I used to use another landscaping company and they never did the job right, along with that the communication was not there, never got returned calls and it was impossible to reach someone. Then I found CGL Landscaping. They were quick to come out for a free estimate and communication was always and still there. One of the office workers, Alan, is always there to answer and if he doesn't, he is quick to respond. Thank you CGL for 3 great years and many more to come!
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La Venda Randel
1090 days ago
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SUPER TOP NOTCH COMPANY Best experience, Jose was kind and understanding of my situation. I had LNR landscaping put in synthetic turf in my front yard, did a horrible job. After months of trying to get them to come back, after they’ve been paid in full to fix it. They stopped returning phone calls , never kept set appointments to come and fix it. I called Jose and they blew me away, they came right away, crew was all friendly and got the job done quickly. They went above and beyond I was just thinking they to fix what was there but the job was so bad they removed it all and replaced the whole area. Definitely will recommend to everyone I know. Thanks Jose and team that came today you made my nightmare a beauty that I can now enjoy when I walk out my door.
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Linda M.
1203 days ago
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I worked with Jose and his team and found them to be professional, courteous and trustworthy. My yard looks amazing. Jose was patient with me as I made a few changes from my original design. The trees they planted are looking healthy as well as the flower bed, Jose offered to provided care to my front yard and it turned out awesome. He also offered to made a nice area for my dog it turned out great. My plan is to continue with CGL Landscaping for maintenance. Thank you Jose for a job well done. Linda Coolidge, AZ
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I G.
3831 days ago
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I rarely, if ever, write reviews let alone give someone a 5-star rating unless they REALLY deserve it. We interviewed 4 landscaping companies before we selected Creative Green Landscaping. We chose them because they were very knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable from our very first meeting. Jose (the owner) made it clear that our satisfaction was their number one goal. He definitely followed through and they did a beautiful job. They started the work immediately and throughout the project they showed up early and stayed late. They worked hard and provided quality work. When we decided last minute to make changes, they were flexible and helpful. We have had our fair share of negative contractor experiences, so we appreciate good and honest firms like Creative Green Landscaping. We highly recommend them for your project.
Questions

Sod repair questions.

Not covered here? Ask during the free visit and we will look at the damaged patch with you.

These are the questions we hear most about sod repair in Chandler, from matching the grass to caring for the new patches.

We match the grass type, Bermuda or St. Augustine, and the closest variety we can get. New patches can look a shade different at first and blend in as they grow and get mowed with the rest.

Seed on a bare spot takes weeks to fill in and weeds often get there first. Sod covers the area right away. For thin but living grass, overseeding is the better fit.

Most often a sprinkler zone that is not reaching, followed by foot traffic, dog urine, heavy shade and packed soil. Each one needs its own fix before the sod goes in.

Anything from a single spot a few feet across to several patches around the yard. Once most of the lawn is gone, a full sod install is usually the better value.

Yes, for the first couple of weeks. New sod needs more frequent water than the established grass, so we show you how to give those spots extra without soaking the whole yard.

Yes. Once the work underground is done, we level the trench and lay sod over it so the line blends back into the lawn.

Where we work

Lawn patch repairs across Chandler and the East Valley.

Sod repairs for lawns in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and the neighborhoods between them.

From older Tempe lawns under mature shade trees to newer Gilbert yards with HOA front lawn standards, dead spots show up everywhere. We patch them across the East Valley.

Matching the grass

The patch has to match the lawn.

A repair only blends if it is the same kind of grass as the lawn. These are the lawns we patch most.

We identify your grass before ordering anything, since Bermuda and St. Augustine look nothing alike up close. A mismatch is obvious the first time the lawn gets mowed.

/01

Bermuda lawns

Patched with Bermuda sod such as Tifway 419 or Midiron.

/02

St. Augustine lawns

Patched with Palmetto St. Augustine, which does well in shade.

/03

Sod patched in first, then seeded with the rest in the fall.

/04

Full removal and a new sod lawn instead.

REPAIR
By the numbers

The same crew that lays new lawns.

CGL is a family owned Chandler company that installs full sod lawns, so patching one is work our crew knows well. The people on your lawn work for us.

That means the same standards on a small repair as on a full yard. You get a local team you can reach directly with questions.

CGL crew and trailer on a front yard job, with traffic cones out on the street
4,500+
Customers served
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Next step

Ready to get rid of the dead spots?

Book a free estimate. We will look at each patch, tell you what caused it and give you a written price to fix it.

Call CGL Landscaping or send the form to get your Chandler lawn back to one even stretch of green.

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