Farm-fresh Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, and Bluegrass-Fescue blend sod — cut to order and delivered directly to your Newport property. One pallet delivered is $699, with volume pricing that drops as your project grows.
Newport is the most photographed estate market in New England — the Bellevue Avenue Gilded-Age mansion corridor, the Cliff Walk lots overlooking Easton Bay, the windswept Ocean Drive shoreline properties, and the historic Point and Fifth Ward neighborhoods near the harbor, with Historic Hill and the Kay-Catherine-Old Beach blocks in the mix. The soil is unforgiving: thin glacial-till topsoil over Aquidneck Island bedrock, sandy pockets along the coast, and a wind off the open Atlantic that carries salt the full width of the island. None of that does a tired pallet any favors. Sod is a living crop cut from the field, and a pallet left stacked declines fast: the core heats, the blades yellow, and the roots release the soil they grew in. Laid from an aged pallet, sod that is already weakened has little chance to root before it browns.
We cut to order so it arrives with everything it has. Your Newport load is harvested the morning of delivery or the evening before and on the truck within a day, reaching you cool and still rooted — ready to lay on an Ocean Drive shoreline lot or a Fifth Ward block and knit in within about two weeks. It is the opposite of a box-store pallet that has dried out on a rack for days before you cart it home.
Newport is the most photographed estate market in New England — the Bellevue Avenue Gilded-Age mansion corridor, the Cliff Walk lots overlooking Easton Bay, Ocean Drive's windswept shoreline properties, and the historic Point and Fifth Ward neighborhoods near the harbor. The soils here are unforgiving: thin glacial-till topsoil over Aquidneck Island bedrock, sandy pockets along the coast, and a wind off the open Atlantic that carries salt the full width of the island. The right sod variety is the difference between a lawn that survives a Newport summer and one that browns out by July.
Newport is one of 3 Aquidneck Island towns on our Aquidneck Island sod delivery hub, and part of our broader Rhode Island sod delivery coverage across the Northeast.
This page covers sod delivery — pallets dropped at your Newport property for you or your landscaper to install. Have your 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.
The deepest root system of the common cool-season grasses — roots several feet down for serious drought and salt tolerance without irrigation. The right choice for Ocean Drive, the Cliff Walk side of Bellevue Avenue, and any lot taking direct Atlantic salt-air.
A balanced blend that performs in the mixed sun-and-shade of inland Newport — the Fifth Ward, the Point, the streets behind Bellevue with mature maples. Bluegrass contributes the rich estate color the Newport market expects; tall fescue adds the deep roots and salt resilience the coastal blocks require.
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. One pallet is a flat all-in price; larger orders are priced per square foot on a sliding scale.
| Order Size | Pallets | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 1 pallet | $699 flat | Included |
| 600 sq ft | 1 pallet | $749 flat | Included |
| 600–1,100 sq ft | 1–2 pallets | $.90 / sq ft | + $99 |
| 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.
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.
Planning a project in or around Newport? 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 Aquidneck Island.
Our full Rhode Island fresh-cut sod delivery coverage.
Professional sod installation crews across Aquidneck Island.
Full-service sod installation across Rhode Island.
Which sod variety suits Rhode Island lawns, soil, and climate.
Pallet coverage and how to size your order before you call.
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.
We deliver to every Newport neighborhood — Bellevue Avenue and the mansion corridor, Ocean Drive, the Cliff Walk lots, the Point, the Fifth Ward, Historic Hill, Kay-Catherine-Old Beach, and the harbor blocks.
Newport deliveries come with the access patterns of a 17th-century port town — cobblestone through the Point and Historic Hill, narrow one-way blocks downtown, summer-weekend tourist traffic on Bellevue and Thames Street, restricted truck windows at the private Bellevue gates, and salt-eroded shoulders along Ocean Drive. The all-terrain machine handles most of it and sets each pallet where your crew is working rather than at the road.
The cobblestone in-town blocks and the private Bellevue gate windows are the thing to plan for, which we sort out before the truck rolls. If your delivery involves a private gate, a Cliff Walk easement, or a peak summer-weekend window, call (203) 806-4086 before ordering so we can plan it in advance.
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 Newport. Our forklift places the pallets where you want them.
Install the sod the day it arrives for best results. Then water it in well.
Every delivery is a little different, but these are the projects we see most often in Newport.
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. A single pallet covers most repair jobs — 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.
Newport landscapers order from us because the product is consistent and the delivery window is predictable — no dried-out sod showing up on a Bellevue Avenue install or an Ocean Drive renovation where the homeowner is watching from the loggia.
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.
One pallet is a flat $699 with delivery included — no surprises at checkout. Larger orders follow a clear per-square-foot scale. You always know what you are paying before the truck rolls.
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 Rhode Island, watering, rooting, and seasonal timing. Order from people who actually understand turf in this climate.
Newport contractors work a town that runs from Bellevue Avenue mansion grounds to Ocean Drive shoreline lots to the Point's antique colonial blocks. The mansion lawns get read against a century of estate turf; the shoreline lots get hammered by salt and bedrock drainage; the in-town lots have to look right against centuries-old houses. The same installer is doing all three within a week, and the sod has to hold up on every one of them.
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.
“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!”
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“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.”
More in Aquidneck Island
Newport sits in Aquidneck Island. See the full Aquidneck Island sod delivery hub for lead times, pricing, and every town we serve in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Mainland CT, MA, RI, NH, VT, ME, plus NY Westchester & Hudson Valley. 1 pallet (500 sq ft) minimum.
Estimates use current CT Sod price sheets. Final invoice may vary for installation, soil prep, rush delivery, or sites requiring special equipment.