Why is sod more expensive on Long Island?

The +$0.30/sq ft Long Island surcharge covers the additional drive time, bridge/tunnel routing, and on-island logistics that don't apply to mainland deliveries. A sod truck headed to Nassau or Suffolk spends materially longer on the road than the same truck delivering to Greenwich or Stamford. The surcharge keeps Long Island pricing honest without making mainland customers subsidize the trip.

What's the minimum sod order on Long Island?

1,200 sq ft, which is two pallets. The drive, the crossings, and the on-property forklift work cost the same whether the truck is carrying two pallets or eight — so a single pallet to Long Island isn't economically deliverable. 1,200 sq ft is also the floor for any meaningful lawn install, so the minimum aligns with real residential project sizes.

How much does it cost to sod a 2,000 sq ft Long Island lawn?

Roughly $2,476 for Kentucky Bluegrass delivered to Nassau or Suffolk — that includes the 2,000 sq ft of KB at the $1.05/sq ft Long Island rate ($2,100), $99 delivery, 4 pallet charges ($80), and 8.625% Nassau/Suffolk sales tax (~$197). Tall Fescue runs about $2,693, RTF about $3,345. These are material-only prices delivered to your property; professional installation is additional.

Do Long Island sod prices include installation?

No — published prices are material delivered to your property only. We do run installation crews across Long Island; install labor is typically $1.50–$3.50/sq ft on top of material, quoted per project based on site access, prep depth, and old-lawn removal. Call (203) 806-4086 with your project details for an installed quote on the same call.

Where on Long Island do you deliver?

All of Nassau and Suffolk Counties — the North Shore Gold Coast (Manhasset, Sands Point, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington), Central and South Shore Nassau (Garden City, Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Roslyn, Old Westbury), the Smithtown/Brookhaven corridor, and the North Fork (Riverhead, Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, Greenport). For gated communities or restricted-access driveways, call ahead so we can confirm the plan.

Long Island Sod Pricing

How Much Does Sod Cost on Long Island?

Q: How much does sod cost on Long Island?

Sod delivered to Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties) runs roughly $1.09–$1.27 per square foot all-in for Kentucky Bluegrass, $1.20–$1.38 for Tall Fescue, and $1.53–$1.70 for RTF — including delivery, pallet, and 8.625% Nassau/Suffolk sales tax. Larger orders hit lower per-sq-ft tiers. Long Island orders carry a +$0.30/sq ft surcharge over our mainland rates to cover bridge logistics and additional drive time. Minimum order is 1,200 sq ft (2 pallets). Call (203) 806-4086 for an exact quote.

Sod delivered to Long Island runs roughly $1.09–$1.27 per square foot all-in for Kentucky Bluegrass, $1.20–$1.38 for Tall Fescue, and $1.53–$1.70 for RTF — including delivery, pallet, and 8.625% Nassau/Suffolk sales tax. Long Island carries a +$0.30/sq ft surcharge over mainland rates for bridge logistics and additional drive time. Minimum order is 1,200 sq ft (2 pallets). Larger orders hit lower per-sq-ft tiers.

Call (203) 806-4086

Long Island Sod Prices by Quantity

All-in delivered prices to Nassau or Suffolk County, including +$0.30/sq ft LI surcharge, $99 delivery, pallet charges, and 8.625% Nassau/Suffolk combined sales tax.

Quantity	Pallets	KB / KB Mix	Tall Fescue	RTF
1,200 sq ft	2	$1,520	$1,650	$2,041
2,000 sq ft	4	$2,476	$2,693	$3,345
3,000 sq ft	5	$3,475	$3,801	$4,778
5,000 sq ft	9	$5,517	$6,060	$7,690
10,000 sq ft	17	$10,905	$11,991	$15,250

What's Included

Fresh-cut sod harvested within 24–48 hours of delivery
Flatbed delivery with all-terrain forklift to your property
Pallet charges
+$0.30/sq ft Long Island surcharge (bridge/route logistics)
8.625% Nassau/Suffolk combined sales tax

Not included: professional installation labor, soil prep work, old-lawn removal, grading, irrigation. Installation crews available on request — call for an installed quote.

Why the LI Surcharge Exists

Sod is delivered by flatbed truck with an all-terrain forklift on board. A mainland delivery from our partner farms takes a few hours of driver time; Long Island adds the Throgs Neck or Whitestone crossing, in-island routing, and seasonal East End traffic. The +$0.30/sq ft surcharge covers the difference and keeps mainland customers from subsidizing the trip. The 1,200 sq ft minimum applies for the same reason — below that, the trip isn't economically deliverable.

Get a Long Island quote

Same-day quote by phone. 2–7 day delivery to Nassau and Suffolk.

Call (203) 806-4086

What Customers Say

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“Working with CT Sod was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Sean was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made the whole process seamless. The pricing was extremely fair, and the quality of the sod exceeded expectations — it looked beautiful the moment it was laid down. Installation was fast, efficient, and done right. Highly recommend CT Sod to anyone looking for a smooth, professional experience and stunning results!”

Lance Pendleton

“Excellent experience from start to finish. I reached out and they were able to not only give me accurate support in terms of measurements but told me exactly how to prep everything so I was completely ready for the delivery and installation. Pricing was competitive and good, and communication was even better. Greatly appreciative to the entire team who did an outstanding job.”

Antonio Cammarota

“Shawn at CT Sod was fantastic. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and kept the cost within my budget. Great service and easy to work with — highly recommend!”

Joey Ferrari

“We used CT sod it was an excellent experience very high-quality grass with fair pricing and excellent communication highly recommend them to anyone looking for sod any questions I had when installing it they walked me through it will be using them from now on any sod job I get.”

Joseph Finnegan

“Highly recommend CT Sod. Sean was a pleasure to work with and the quality is top notch. Weather had delayed the delivery for a few days, so Sean and his crew installed the sod free of charge for the inconvenience. Couldn’t be happier with the results and I will be using CT Sod for all of my sod in the future.”

Moira Rizzo

“I had a great experience with CT Sod. They helped me to figure out what was the best product for my specific needs, were fairly priced, and delivered and installed absolutely beautiful grass!! It completely transformed my home! Thank you Kayla and Sean!!”

Nina Kilroe

“I could not be happier with my experience buying sod. CT Sod answered all the questions I had and was able to deliver my sod as soon as I needed it. I would definitely use them again. My lawn looks amazing!”

Karan Sehgal

“I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible service provided by your team including Kayla, Shawn, Hugo. From start to finish, the sod delivery and installation process was flawless. Hugo and his team did an amazing job with installation. Your communication was excellent, the quality of the sod was superb, and the installation was carried out with precision and care. I am thrilled with the results and would highly recommend your services to anyone in need. Thank you for exceeding my expectations!”

Yanir Pesok

“I was on a search for a sod supplier, and between the large retail stores and the local nurseries, no one had sod ready when I needed it. I came across CT Sod, and not only they had sod available their prices were much more competitive than the large retailer and the local nurseries. From the initial call, order, delivery and installation, every step went smoothly. The office staff were extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind. The sod that was delivered was high quality. After the installation I have received detailed instruction on the maintenance, and a week later I received a call to verify that everything is well. I am highly recommend them for any size work. I am happy to say: “The grass is always greener at the neighbor yard”. I am that neighbor now!”

Christopher Bjorklund

“Excellent price and high quality work. All the workers were clean and respectful. The whole process took a few weeks from order to installation however it is well worth the wait. They also sodded extra areas and did some mulch at no charge.”

Shaun Wason

“We had a fantastic experience with CT Sod. Kayla was awesome. She was responsive, knowledgeable, easy to work with and delivered high-quality sod on time as scheduled. We went with the blue grass/fescue mix which looks amazing and I would definitely recommend their product.”

Ernest Johnston

“Excellent service, great product. Delivery was delayed 1 day because of weather. I was contacted immediately of the change, and given multiple delivery times for my convenience. Great company fair prices, and excellent communication.”

Brian Vincenti

“Amazing service and product. Kayla and the entire team at CTSOD were a pleasure to work with.”

Joseph Diaspro

“CT SOD was great to work with. Delivery and installation was so easy. The installers are very knowledgeable and the grass was in amazing shape. I appreciate the effort of Kayla and Sean to make this happen during the rainiest part of the season.”

Rebekah Kermani

“CT Sod was very easy to work with. The communication about delivery was very accommodating. Highly recommend!”

Oswaldo Ramos

“I recently decided to purchase sod for my home. After carefully research my options for a sod company I decided to go with CT Sod from Connecticut. I called and spoke with Sean and explained to him what I wanted. Sean was very knowledgeable and assisted with answering the many questions I had. After ordering my sod and having it delivered CT Sod was also amazing in assisting in installing the sod. I would 100% recommend CT Sod, they are very knowledgeable and professional and were willing to meet my needs. They are definitely a five star company.”

Rob Silva

“CTSOD provided fresh-cut sod and outstanding service — our lawn looks fantastic due to their top-quality products and expert guidance.”

Francis Mercedes

“These guys are the real deal. Great price for great quality and most of all great service. Definitely recommend them.”

Franciela Gatelli Gerent

“Placing an order online was easy, they answered a follow up email quickly and texted the day before our schedule delivery date to give me a window for the delivery. The delivery was made on time, and so far the sod is looking good.”

Amanda Suzio

“We recently finished a complete backyard remodel with pool & wanted to add sod. CT Sod was excellent to work with & we couldn’t be happier with the outcome! They are professional and prompt & they deliver a high quality product.”

J Chewski

“I recently ordered sod from CT Sod and had a great experience overall. I placed my order on a Wednesday, and the delivery arrived promptly the following Monday, right on time. The quality of the sod appears to be excellent — it’s been two weeks since installation, and it’s looking lush and healthy. I appreciate the timely delivery and the high quality of the product. I would definitely use CT Sod again for future projects.”

Shawn Pittman

“Sean and his team have done an excellent job taking care of my Sod needs in a timely fashion! Communication and customer service is excellent!!”

Carmelo Nieves

“Excellent service, the grass arrived beautifully at my house. I made the purchase by phone and from Connecticut to Massachusetts I only paid $75 for the delivery of 1,200 square feet.”

PT New

“Amazing customer service and outstanding product. Best sod I have seen in 10 years of garden design & landscaping.”

Alice Pepplow

“Excellent product and service! We ordered sod last year and the product was perfect! We installed it ourselves by first removing weeds and slightly tillering the site since we have heavy clay soil. The grass looked amazing when we installed and now in spring is perfect. We did water a lot after installing it but the time money and effort paid off. I recommend this supplier, thanks CTSod.”

Carolyn Joseph

“Amazing prices! The process was extremely stress-free from ordering online to delivery. Communication was fabulous with the company and the grass is amazing. We do not have an irrigation system and maintained the grass by simply hosing twice a day for 15 minutes. I highly recommend this company.”

Preston Huckabee

“CT Sod’s website was very helpful for pricing and installation advice. Purchase was easy. The sod was very healthy when it arrived, my son and I installed, and it looks great.”

Ian Huggan

“I am happy with the SOD that was delivered. Great product!”

Kevin Corda

“I redid my yard last fall with the bluegrass fescue sod from CT Sod — it was the best thing I ever did for my lawn. My home is in Shelton, CT, we have a ton of trees and I always struggled with growing grass seed. This was my final attempt and it worked.”

Cliff Ng

“Excellent company to deal with. They answered all my questions, the prices are good and the delivery was excellent and on time. Kayla was very helpful and awesome with updates.”

Melissa Stevens

“Seamless transaction. Grass was actually delivered as exactly stated. Not one complaint I would highly recommend.”

Robert Beckwitt

“Good quality product delivered as promised.”

Kenneth Savio

“I’ve had sod deliveries from CT Sod to properties I have in both Greenwich and Milford. Each sod delivery has been high quality bluegrass sod, and both my neighbors and landscaper admired the quality. Kayla in the office even texts you the exact time it will come the night before. I couldn’t be more impressed with the service and product I received from CT Sod. You will not be disappointed with this sod company.”

Richard Cavaliere

“Very pleasant experience from start to finish.”

Matthew Nunnink

“CT sod was awesome to deal with. I was surprised how quickly I was able to schedule delivery after purchasing. They are very responsive on the phone.”

Rich Edwards

“Sean and his team were friendly, professional, eager to please, and an overall joy to work with. By far the best deal in town without sacrificing quality; They did a beautiful job! I will be using them again for our front yard in the spring. 10/10 would recommend!”

Andrey Levenko

“ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Product was delivered on-time and as fresh as it gets. We installed sod about 2 years ago. With regular watering and fertilizing it looks very good. Highly recommend this company!”

Leo Ortega

“Great Kentucky bluegrass sod, delivery was 4 days late, but other than that great service.”

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