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Dan Witkins
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“Sean was great to work with. We set my sod install up in just a matter of days and his guys are fast and efficient and explain to me how to take care of My new sod. I would definitely recommend.”
Our Services — Sod Delivery, Sod Prep, Sod Installation
Sod Installation in Exeter, RI
Farm-cut sod installed across Exeter — the wooded, well-fed rural lots on rolling glacial till where lawns fight shade, dry spells, and hungry deer. Same-day-cut sod, all-terrain forklift placement, sod-specialist crews.
(203) 806-4086
Proof of Work
Recent job — Warren, RI
Warren, RI
2,600 sq ft full prep & install — finished front and back
This job is from Warren, RI. CT Sod serves Exeter with the same sod-specialist crews.
A Connecticut landscaper CT Sod supplies hired our crew for the full prep and install at his Warren job rather than send his own crew nearly three hours out — the first Rhode Island project documented on the site. Old lawn stripped, finish grade set, and fresh-cut sod rolled in tight to the paths and beds, front and back.
How It Works
Two Ways We Install Sod in Exeter
Option 1 — You (or Your Landscaper) Prep, We Install
Available Everywhere- 1Site Prep (by you or your landscaper)Existing turf removed, topsoil added, area graded and rolled. We can walk you through specs over the phone.
- 2We Deliver Fresh SodCut to order at the farm the morning of install. All-terrain forklift places pallets where you need them.
- 3We InstallSod-specialist crew lays sod with tight seams, proper grading, and a clean finish — typically same-day as delivery.
- 4Care InstructionsWatering schedule and basic care notes handed off so your new lawn establishes quickly.
Option 2 — Full Service Including Prep
Available Across South County- 1We Assess Your SiteWalk-through to confirm scope, soil, drainage, and access — and quote a complete turnkey price.
- 2We Handle the PrepOld turf removal, soil amendment, grading, and rolling. You get a finished install without coordinating multiple trades.
- 3We Deliver & InstallFarm-cut sod delivered and laid the same day by our install crew.
- 4Follow-UpWe check in after 7-10 days to make sure your lawn is rooting cleanly.
Local Installation Planning
What to Know About Installing Sod in Exeter
Exeter is one of the more rural towns in South County, a spread of woods, farm fields, and large house lots set back off the country roads. Most yards here are big and open where the trees have been cleared, then close fast into oak and pine at the tree line, so a single lot can carry full sun in front and heavy shade along the edges. The ground is a mix of sandy coastal-plain outwash that drains quickly and rockier glacial till further inland, and almost every property runs on a private well rather than town water. Deer move through the wood lines freely. All of that shapes what a new lawn needs: sod that roots deep enough to ride out a dry stretch, and a watering plan that respects a well.
CT Sod delivers and installs sod across South County and the rest of Rhode Island with the same fresh-cut product and install standard we run in our home market, backed by 30 years of sod industry experience. Pallets are cut to order at the farm the morning of your install, set exactly where the crew is working by all-terrain forklift, and rolled out the same day by a crew whose only job is sod, not general landscaping. On Exeter's open, sandy lots we lead with tall fescue or RTF for the deep roots and drought tolerance a dry, fast-draining yard needs; the shaded strips along the tree line get a tall fescue blend that holds up where sun is thin. Go install-only if you or your landscaper handle the prep, or full-service for the whole scope under one hand.
Here is what install day looks like in Exeter. Once the quote is approved and the date is set, your sod is cut fresh at the farm that morning and loaded for the run out to the country. On a big rural lot with a long drive, the all-terrain forklift is the difference between sod placed where the crew is laying and sod stranded at the road — it carries pallets across the yard, past soft spots and beds, and sets them down at the work. A sod-only crew rolls it out, cuts it in tight to walks and edges, and rolls the seams the same day it was harvested. Before we leave you get a watering handoff built around your well and your soil, so the first soak goes down without drawing the system down, and the new lawn starts rooting right away.
Why Property Owners in Exeter Choose CT Sod
Farm-Cut, Same-Day Sod
Your sod is cut to order at the farm the morning of installation, never pulled from a stockpile. Fresh sod roots faster and handles transplant stress far better than a tired pallet, which matters on Exeter's open, sandy outwash lots where the ground drains fast and dry, and a stressed pallet can lose the fight before it ever knits into the soil.
All-Terrain Forklift on Big Rural Lots
Exeter lots are large, often with a long drive and soft, uneven ground between the road and the lawn. Our all-terrain forklift carries pallets across the yard and sets them where the crew is laying rather than leaving them stranded at the road, so nothing gets double-handled or dragged across a finished drive, and the crew keeps working instead of hauling.
Varieties Matched to Exeter Conditions
Tall fescue or RTF for the open, sunny lots on sandy outwash that have to ride out a dry summer on a well, where deep roots reach down for moisture; a tall fescue blend for the shaded strips along the oak and pine tree lines where straight bluegrass thins; and Kentucky bluegrass where a full-sun yard wants the richest color and knit.
Prep Included If You Want It
Choose install-only if you or your landscaper strip the old turf, add topsoil, and grade and roll the area, and we arrive with the farm-cut sod and lay it tight. Or go full-service and we handle removal, topsoil, grading, and rolling before the sod goes down, running the whole scope under one point of contact from quote through completion.
Written Quote Before Work Starts
Every Exeter install is scoped per project, from a cleared front lawn in full sun to a shaded lot with drainage and a well to work around. You get a written quote that spells out the square footage, access, prep, and variety before any crew is scheduled, so there are no surprises once the truck rolls up the drive.
30 Years of Sod Industry Experience
We are sod specialists, not general landscapers, delivering and installing across South County with the same fresh-cut product and install standard we run in our home market. That is 30 years of sod industry experience behind every residential, commercial, and contractor job, with the same crew and the same standards each time out.
Planning A New Lawn In Exeter?
Call (203) 806-4086 or send the details through our quote form and we will walk through your square footage, lot access, well, and prep needs. You get a written quote before crews are scheduled.
Service Area
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sod Installation in Exeter
Can your crew reach a large lot set well back off the road?
Yes, and it is one reason the all-terrain forklift earns its keep in Exeter. Instead of dropping pallets at the road and hauling them across a big yard by hand, the forklift carries each one over soft or uneven ground and sets it where the crew is laying. Tell us about the drive, any soft spots, and where the lawn sits when you book, and we will plan how the truck stages so nothing slows the install down.
What sod holds up best on Exeter's dry, sandy, shaded lots?
On the open, sunny lots over sandy outwash that dry out fast, tall fescue or RTF is the call — the deep roots reach down for moisture and ride out a dry summer better than shallow-rooted turf, which matters on a well. Along the shaded tree lines a tall fescue blend holds up where sun is thin and bluegrass gives out. Our tall fescue sod is a blend, roughly 90/10 turf-type tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, for durability with good color.
Do I handle the prep, or can CT Sod do it?
Both work. If you or your landscaper strip the old turf, add clean topsoil, and grade and roll the area, we deliver and lay the sod. If you would rather not coordinate trades, our full-service option handles removal, topsoil, grading, and rolling before we lay the sod, all under one point of contact. Either way you get a written scope before we schedule anything.
When is the best time to install sod in Exeter?
Spring and early fall are ideal, when the cooler, wetter weather takes the watering pressure off new sod — a real advantage on Exeter's fast-draining sandy lots where a well is doing the watering. Summer installs go down fine but need more consistent, lighter watering early on. Because your sod is cut fresh the morning it goes down and watered in the same day, we install right through the growing season, up until the ground freezes.
How long does a typical Exeter install take?
Most residential lawns in Exeter are laid in a single day once the site is prepped. A mid-size cleared lot usually wraps in a few hours; a large open front lawn or a lot with lots of edge work can run longer. If we are handling full-service prep — stripping, topsoil, grading, and rolling — that adds time before the sod goes down, and we will lay out the sequence in your written quote.
We are on a well and deer come through the wood line. Does new sod handle that?
New sod needs steady water through the first two weeks, so on a well we hand off a plan that uses frequent, lighter cycles instead of one heavy soak that draws the pump down, keeping the sod damp while it roots. As for deer, they browse ornamentals and edges more than turf, so an established lawn is not their target — but keep foot and mower traffic light while the sod knits in, usually 14 to 21 days, so the roots take hold before anything walks on it.
Ready to install sod in Exeter?
Every install is quoted per project scope. Call for a free quote — we’ll walk through your site, access, and prep needs on the phone.
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Jai Persico
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“Very easy to work with. Responsive to my urgent needs (upcoming wedding reception at home). Competitive price. When their contracted scalper overscalped, CT Sod came in and filled with additional sod at no charge - no fuss at all. Came out great!”
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Rebekah Kermani
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“CT Sod was very easy to work with. The communication about delivery was very accommodating. Highly recommend!”
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Kurt Kuchenbrod
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“If you are looking for sod in the New England area this is the place to go. My son and his family recently moved to Claremont NH and needed sod. Due to his busy schedule and being new to the area and not being able to find a local installer I planned a trip from NC to install it for him. The ordering process was easy and I believe Kayla was helpful on the phone explaining different grass options and what would work best for the area. She scheduled the sod delivery about a month out for me which allowed me to time plan my short weekend trip. On delivery day things did not go as planned due to situations beyond CT Sod’s control. I was updated by Sean throughout the day regarding the issues and his plans to make it happen. Unfortunately it did not. Sean promised to make it right and realized I had a made a special trip up for the install. I did not get to install sod that weekend but Sean and CT Sod went above and beyond to make the issue right. Sod was delivered and installed a few days after I arrived home and the quality and customer service was above and beyond. The sod looked so good people who were driving by have been inquiring to my son about where it was from and commenting how great it looks. Shout out to CT Sod for making a bad situation into a great one. As a general contractor in NC I wish we had vendors like these folks who do the right thing without being asked!!!”
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Luis L
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“What a great experience from beginning to end! It was a pleasure doing business with CT Sod! One of the best businesses in Stamford. Sean was extremely helpful during every step of the process. So happy we went with them! Thank you CT Sod for the great quality product and for the smooth delivery. Highly recommend 👌 10/10 in our book!”
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Ernest Johnston
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“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.”