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Sod Installation

Sod installation in Chandler, AZ

A finished lawn, not a seed bed.

Want a full, green lawn now instead of waiting on seed? Our sod installation in Chandler, AZ delivers it. Call (480) 219-0038 and we will strip the old lawn, grade and loosen the soil, check the sprinklers and lay fresh Bermuda or St. Augustine tight. Our own crew does the work, we are licensed, bonded and insured, and estimates are free.

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

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Each sod job includes
Soil prep
Tight seams
Watering plan
Bermuda or St. Augustine
Sun or shade, the grass is matched to the yard.
Graded to drain
Soil shaped so water moves away from the house.
Instant coverage
A green lawn the day it goes down.
Chandler crew
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek and more.
Why sod

Skip the months of waiting on seed.

Seeding a new lawn in the Chandler heat means weeks of bare dirt, weeds and constant watering. Sod goes down as mature grass, holds the soil the day it is laid and roots in over the next few weeks with the right watering.

Good sod installation in Chandler starts under the grass. Caliche and clay soil need loosening and grading so water soaks in and drains away from the house instead of pooling after a monsoon storm.

Ready when you areReady for a full, green lawn now instead of waiting on seed? CGL Landscaping handles sod installation in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and across the East Valley, with the soil prepped and the irrigation checked first. Book a free on-site estimate or call (480) 219-0038.

What a sod install covers
Where sod goes

New lawns, front and back.

These are the kinds of sod jobs we handle in Chandler and across the East Valley, front yard and back.

Some are new lawns on graded dirt, some replace a worn out lawn, and some go in alongside a new paver patio. Bermuda goes where the sun is strong, and St. Augustine goes where the shade is heavy.

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Sod with a new patio

Lawn and pavers built in the same job, so the grass meets the patio edge flush.

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Front yard lawns

The yard graded and prepped, then a fresh lawn laid out to the walk and the drive.

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Full lawn replacement

A tired, weedy lawn torn out and replaced in one job.

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Shady yards

St. Augustine for the spots under trees where Bermuda thins out.

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Backyards inside curbing

Sod cut to follow concrete curbing and bed lines.

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A few dead areas is a sod repair job, priced on its own.

Thinking about a real grass lawn?

We look at the sun, the shade and the sprinklers and tell you which sod will hold up in your yard.

On site first

The yard picks the grass.

Full sun, afternoon shade, heavy dog traffic or a narrow side yard all point to a different grass. We walk the space, check the irrigation and measure it before we price the sod.

We also look at the grade and the soil, since a low spot or hard caliche changes the prep. By the time you get a quote, the grass variety and the prep plan are both on it.

The install

Five steps from dirt to lawn.

Most sod failures come from skipped prep, so the prep is where we spend the time. Laying the sod is the fast part.

Every sod install we do in Chandler, Gilbert or Queen Creek follows these five steps. You get the watering schedule in writing at the end, because the first two weeks decide how well the roots take.

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Walk and measure

Sun, shade, drainage and sprinklers.

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Strip and clear

Old lawn, weeds and debris removed.

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Grade and prep

Soil loosened, leveled and shaped to drain.

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Lay the sod

Staggered rows, tight seams, clean edges.

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Roll and water

Rolled in, soaked, watering plan handed over.

Sprinklers watering an oval grass lawn edged with red decorative rock
Build it together

New grass needs working water.

Laying sod over old sprinkler heads that miss half the lawn is how new grass dies in its first summer. We check coverage before the sod goes down.

Plenty of yards pair a new lawn with pavers, curbing or a planting refresh at the same time. Doing it together means the grass edges line up and nothing gets torn up twice.

Straight numbers

What decides a sod price.

Sod jobs are priced by the yard, not by a flat rate. These four things matter most to the number on your quote.

Two lawns of the same size can price differently if one needs an old lawn stripped out or a low spot built up. The variety you pick, Bermuda or St. Augustine, also changes the cost of the sod.

Square footage

More lawn means more sod and more labor.

Removal

Stripping an old lawn takes more work than bare dirt.

Grade and soil

Low spots and hard soil need more prep.

Grass variety

Bermuda and St. Augustine sod are priced differently.

You get one written price before the first pallet shows up.
What neighbors say

Hear what Chandler clients say about CGL.

What you see below are Google reviews from homeowners in Chandler and the wider East Valley.

CGL Landscaping is a local family company, and a new lawn is one of the first things people notice when they drive past a finished yard.

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Elizabeth Krigbaum
154 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
169 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
194 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
194 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
575 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
576 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
846 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
846 days ago
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CGL Landscaping is the best Chandler AZ landscaping company!
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Cory Brunsting
944 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
1043 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
1043 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
1083 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.
1196 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.
3824 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 installation questions.

Anything else, bring it up when we come out to measure. There is no charge for that visit.

These are the sod installation questions Chandler homeowners ask most, from watering new sod to choosing between Bermuda and St. Augustine.

Light use is usually fine after two to three weeks. Keep heavy play and pets off until the roots have knitted into the soil.

Soak it well the day it goes down, then water in short cycles about twice a day for the first two weeks. You get the schedule in writing when we finish.

Bermuda wants full sun and handles traffic well. St. Augustine takes shade better. Plenty of yards have both conditions, and we will show you where each one fits.

For a new lawn in Chandler, usually. Sod gives you a full lawn right away, holds the soil and crowds out weeds, while seed takes much longer to fill in.

It can, but Bermuda sod laid in the cold goes down dormant and stays tan until spring. We will tell you what to expect for the time of year you want it.

Yes. The old grass, weeds and roots come out and the soil is prepped before any sod goes down. Laying sod over old grass is how you get lumps and dead spots.

Where we work

Sod installs across Chandler and the East Valley.

New lawns laid in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and nearby East Valley neighborhoods.

Newer yards in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley often sit on compacted builder fill, while older Mesa and Tempe lawns come with roots and old sprinkler lines. We plan the prep around what is actually in the ground.

Sod we lay

The grass varieties we install.

These are the sod varieties we work with most in the East Valley. We help you pick one on site.

Bermuda types like Tifway 419 and Midiron want full sun and go tan in winter, with TifGrand for partial shade and TifTuf for lower water use. Palmetto St. Augustine is the pick for shadier yards under mature trees.

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Tifway 419 Bermuda

Fine, dense Bermuda that holds up to heavy foot traffic in full sun.

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Midiron Bermuda

Blue green, medium texture, and quick to recover from wear.

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TifGrand and TifTuf Bermuda

TifGrand handles partial shade. TifTuf holds its color on less water.

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Palmetto St. Augustine

Soft, bright green, wide blade, and one of the best choices for shade.

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By the numbers

One family company, start to finish.

CGL is a family owned Chandler company. Our own crew strips, grades and lays your lawn, so the people who did the prep are the same ones laying the sod on top of it.

No handoff to a separate sod crew means no finger pointing if a seam or a low spot needs attention. You deal with one local company from the first visit to the last roll.

Crew members shoveling soil into a wheelbarrow in a front yard planting bed
4,500+
Customers served
38
Google reviews
Next step

Ready for a real grass lawn?

Ask for a free estimate. We will measure the yard, check the sprinklers and give you a written price for the sod and the prep.

Call CGL Landscaping or send the form to plan your sod installation in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa or anywhere nearby.

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