Farm-fresh Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, and Bluegrass-Fescue blend sod — cut to order and delivered directly to your Bay Head property. Ocean County / Barnegat Peninsula orders use our standard per-square-foot pricing with a 1,200 sq ft minimum (two pallets).
On a barrier peninsula like Bay Head, where bay and ocean sit a few blocks apart and the water table runs high under sandy soil, sod has to be fresh enough to survive its first weekend. Sod is a living crop, and the run down the Parkway is exactly when an aging pallet turns — heat builds in the core, the blades yellow, and the roots lose their grip, so a pallet cut days earlier inland is already spent before it lands on the sand.
That is why we cut to order and move it fresh. Your Bay Head load is harvested the morning of delivery or the night before and on the truck within a day, so even after the haul it arrives cool and still rooted — ready to lay on a full-sun shingle-cottage lot and establish within about two weeks, before the season fills up. It is the opposite of a box-store pallet that has dried out for days on a rack before it ever ships.
Bay Head sits at the northern tip of the Barnegat Peninsula — a small borough of shingle-style summer cottages and Colonial Revival estates, built around the bay and the ocean within a few blocks of each other. Soils are sandy coastal loam over deeper sand, and most lawns deal with full sun, salt exposure, and the high water table that comes with a barrier-peninsula borough.
Bay Head is one of 33 Ocean County towns on our Ocean County sod delivery hub, and part of our broader New Jersey sod delivery coverage across the Northeast.
This page covers sod delivery — pallets dropped at your Bay Head property for you or your landscaper to install. Have your soil prep, grading, and topsoil ready on delivery day so the sod can go straight down.
Cool-season sod suited to Northeast lawns. Not sure which fits your property? Call (203) 806-4086 and describe your sun, shade, and foot traffic — we will point you to the right one.
The most recognizable cool-season sod in the Northeast — fine, dark blue-green blades and the dense "carpet lawn" look homeowners associate with premium turf. It self-repairs through underground rhizomes, filling in bare spots naturally. Best for properties with irrigation and full to lightly shaded sun.
Tall fescue handles Bay Head’s sandy soils and salt exposure better than pure bluegrass — deep roots reach moisture below the fast-draining top layer, and the salt tolerance keeps the grass through the summer.
A bluegrass-fescue blend for the typical Bay Head cottage lawn — full sun, sandy soil, and the visibility of a beach-house lot. Fescue carries the salt and drought tolerance; bluegrass adds the color.
A premium tall fescue cultivar with underground runners that fill in bare spots, worn paths, and pet-urine damage automatically. The most dog-resistant cool-season sod available — the right choice for households where standard sod has failed before. Custom pricing; call for a quote.
Straightforward, delivered pricing — Ocean County / Barnegat Peninsula requires a 1,200 sq ft minimum (two pallets). Orders are priced per square foot on a sliding scale.
| Order Size | Pallets | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200–2,000 sq ft | 2–4 pallets | $.75 / sq ft | + $99 |
| 2,100–3,900 sq ft | 4–8 pallets | $.70 / sq ft | + $99 |
| 4,000+ sq ft | 8+ pallets | $.66 / sq ft | + $99 |
Measure the area you want to sod, then match it to the table above. One pallet covers 500–600 square feet.
For a simple rectangular lawn, multiply length by width to get square footage. For irregular yards, break the space into rectangles, measure each, and add them together. It is smart to add about 5–10% extra for cuts, curves, and trimming around beds, walkways, and trees.
Sod is sold by the pallet, so orders round up to the next full pallet. If your project measures 900 square feet, you will order 2 pallets. Not sure how to measure or which tier you land in? Call (203) 806-4086 with your rough dimensions and we will size it with you in a couple of minutes. You can also read how much sod comes on a pallet for more detail.
Planning a project in or around Bay Head? These pages cover delivery areas, professional installation, and choosing the right sod for your yard.
Lead times, pricing, and every town we deliver to across Ocean County.
Our full New Jersey fresh-cut sod delivery coverage.
Full-service sod installation across New Jersey.
Which sod variety suits New Jersey lawns, soil, and climate.
Local variety guidance for your specific area.
Pallet coverage and how to size your order before you call.
Every delivery is a little different, but these are the projects we see most often in Bay Head.
Tearing out a tired, weedy, or patchy lawn and starting fresh. Sod gives you an instant, established-looking lawn the day it goes down — no waiting through a season of seeding and bare dirt.
After a build, addition, pool install, or hardscape project, the yard needs turf. Fresh sod finishes the property quickly and cleanly once grading is done.
Repairing dead patches, plow damage, or worn areas — see fixing bare spots with sod.
Clean, finished turf right up to hardscape edges. Sod establishes fast in these high-visibility areas — see Kentucky Bluegrass laid around a CT pool.
Bay Head landscapers order from us because fresh sod is what survives the first weekend on a barrier-peninsula install — three-day-cut sod from an inland wholesaler does not.
Mixed-light yards where seed struggles. The right sod variety establishes where seeding fails — see our guide to the best sod for shaded yards.
Anyone can drop a pallet in your driveway. Here is what makes our delivery worth ordering.
We coordinate the harvest with your delivery date. Your sod is cut within days of delivery, not pulled from a pile that has been baking for a week. Fresh sod roots faster and greens up stronger.
Our trucks carry all-terrain forklifts, so pallets get placed where you actually need them — not dumped at the end of the driveway. That saves you and your crew from hauling heavy sod across the property by hand.
Ocean County / Barnegat Peninsula pricing follows our standard per-square-foot scale — no regional surcharge, no hidden fees on delivery day. Two-pallet (1,200 sq ft) minimum.
Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, blend, or RTF — we help you match the sod to your sun, shade, traffic, and whether you have dogs. The wrong variety is the most common reason new lawns disappoint.
Our blog library covers Best sod for NJ shore properties, watering, rooting, and seasonal timing. Order from people who actually understand turf in this climate.
Delivering Across Bay Head
A Bay Head delivery is a barrier-peninsula job, so it starts with the haul down the Parkway and ends on streets that are narrow and lots that are pure sand. Soft sand and a high water table mean a loaded delivery truck has nowhere firm to pull in, so the all-terrain machine does the carrying — off the truck and across the soft ground to the cottage lot where your crew is working.
With the bay on one side and the ocean on the other, salt comes at most lots from more than one direction, and the borough’s tight blocks leave little room to stage a load. Because placement and timing both have to be planned, call (203) 806-4086 before ordering so we can confirm the drop point and line up the delivery window before the truck leaves.
First time ordering from us? Here is exactly how it works, so there are no surprises.
Measure your area and call (203) 806-4086. We confirm variety, quantity, and price.
We set a delivery date, typically 2–7 days out, and confirm your address and drop spot.
Your sod is cut fresh and delivered to Bay Head. Our forklift places the pallets where you want them.
Install the sod the day it arrives for best results. Then water it in well.
The most common sod mistake is buying on price alone and ending up with old, dried-out turf. Sod that has sat too long arrives yellow, brittle, and slow to root — and no amount of watering fully recovers it. By the time it fails, the money is already spent.
Fresh, recently harvested sod is the whole point. We cut to order and deliver within a tight window so the turf goes down healthy. If you want the background on how this goes wrong elsewhere, read the sod delivery scam and how to stop it and how long sod can sit before laying.
Sod is a living product. A little planning around delivery day makes all the difference in how well your new lawn establishes.
Sod should go down the day it arrives. Have your prepped soil ready and a plan to install before delivery — see why sod needs to be laid immediately.
New sod needs water fast and often in the early days. Follow the first 14-day watering guide closely.
Sod roots into what is underneath it. Loose, graded topsoil makes a real difference — see the best topsoil for sod.
New sod knits down over the following weeks and months. Here is how new sod roots over 12 months.
Bay Head sod jobs are tied to season deadlines on shingle-style cottages and Colonial Revival estates. Fresh sod that establishes in two weeks is what closes out the install before the family arrives.
We deliver fresh-cut pallets on a predictable schedule, with forklift placement that saves your crew the backbreaking haul across the property. For recurring orders or multi-job scheduling, call (203) 806-4086 and talk to us directly.
Verified customer reviews
A sample of verified reviews from our 4.6-star Google Business Profile.
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“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!!”
“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!”
More in Ocean County
Bay Head sits in Ocean County. See the full Ocean County sod delivery hub for lead times, pricing, and every town we serve in the county.
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New Jersey: 1,200 sq ft (two-pallet) minimum, no regional surcharge — single pallets aren't available.
Estimates use current CT Sod price sheets. Final invoice may vary for installation, soil prep, rush delivery, or sites requiring special equipment.