How to Charge to Install Sod [Real Life Experience]

Installing Sod for the first time can be overwhelming and it is important to know what is actually included when performing this kind of service to a new customer. Pricing the job can be even more complex when you haven't done a sod install before so how do you know how to charge to install sod? Watch Will breakdown the items included and the breakdown of the costs so you can price your sod installation job properly to ensure you are making a profit.
Will Kelly owns Military Lawn Cuts & Landscaping and his focus is to bring you the best value to help you be more successful in your lawn care business.
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[@krissyslone7754]

This was very informational I think bc we just started doing landscaping work with our small home remodeling business we run out of Fort Wayne In and just got a customer that reached out wanting sod installed.

[@TheWillKelly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miguelcallejas3029]

Great video. I love how you go over all the pricing information. Helps al lot when you are starting out.

[@TheWillKelly]

I'm glad this was helpful for you!

[@TruthNlies365]

I charge 2.35 to 2.45/sqft for prep and install. To my surprise using your 708sqft example. It came out very close to your hourly rate. This makes me feel good about pricing. Thanks for this.

[@TheWillKelly]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alfr3do-568]

Thank you Will. I appreciate your help with this video

[@TheWillKelly]

You're welcome brother!! I'm glad I could help you.

[@a.trujillo3359]

Well done! Very helpful and easy to follow.

[@TheWillKelly]

Thank you!!

[@arunrana7893]

deserve more views. thankyou!

[@TheWillKelly]

Thanks for your support brother!

[@user-ov5vd3hl9n]

Awesome video man blessing to you ✌️

[@TheWillKelly]

I appreciate your support!!

[@kareemlous9891]

Thank you, I had no idea it. Really was a learning process.

[@TheWillKelly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alersjjoutdoors6526]

Thank you man 🙏🏼 very good video

[@TheWillKelly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JayFreemxn]

awesome video brother!

[@TheWillKelly]

Appreciate it!

[@Undisputeds70]

👌🏼thanks for the info

[@TheWillKelly]

You are welcome!

[@A-yo-ed4tj]

Thank you!!

[@TheWillKelly]

You’re welcome!!

[@TommyW4292]

Love the videos man keep it up. Do you stick with the 1.5 / 50% markup rate for all materials? Mulch, plants, rock, etc… thank you.

[@TheWillKelly]

Thanks for the positive feedback brother! Yes we keep it generally the same across the board.

[@Cortandocesped]

Great 👍

[@TheWillKelly]

Thanks Victor!

[@zaccheuslittlejohn5603]

Great video Mr. Will did you have to add in the price and delivery for top soil or sand to level ?

[@TheWillKelly]

You will need to add those costs if you are adding those. For our sod jobs we don’t normally need fill dirt.

[@jaimelemus7188]

How would I estimate the amount of hours if it’s the first time I’m doing a sod job

[@TheWillKelly]

I’d call a local buddy who’s done it before to help you quote the hours. Or if you don’t have anyone just know you’re likely going to lose money on it but just look at it as you are paying for the education to learn.

[@reeselandrum8591]

Do you charge $80/hr no matter how many guys you have on the job? If not how do you go about adjusting? Thank you

[@TheWillKelly]

Yes. When we quote the job we base it off if only 1 crew member was doing it to get the total man hours.

[@zachballesteros626]

Now is this 80 per man hour ?

[@TheWillKelly]

Yes

[@whiteshark2411]

I charge by sqft and I alwyss rent a bin, all I do is sod

[@TheWillKelly]

Nice!!

[@owenettema1791]

For 708 sq feet you get $2,490?

[@owenettema1791]

That’s like $3.51 per square foot

[@48andrewb]

$2350 for 2 pallets?

[@TheWillKelly]

Roughly 2 or 3 pallets is typically what a front lawn is in our area.

[@48andrewb]

@@TheWillKelly do you do anything different with bulk sales? I got 59 pallets of sod I need to install not sure how I should price it

[@TheWillKelly]

If it was bulk like this I'd recommend cutting the material markup down a bit. Instead of 30% You may want to go down to only a 10% upcharge on material.@@48andrewb

[@48andrewb]

@@TheWillKelly I’m at 75% markup for material only

[@48andrewb]

@@TheWillKelly pallet cost $250 selling it for $450 per with around 2k for labor