Sod Installation · Connecticut
Professional sod installation across New London County Shoreline, Connecticut — our own install crews handle old-lawn removal, grading, fresh topsoil, fresh-cut sod, and tight-seam installation, with one point of contact from quote through completion. Coverage spans Old Lyme. Standard lead time is 2–7 days. Call (203) 806-4086 for a project quote.
Strip existing turf, debris, and weeds. Disposed off-site.
Fresh screened topsoil where needed, hand-raked to a sod-ready grade with positive drainage away from the house.
Sod cut at the farm the morning of install and delivered to land down the same day. No inventory sod sitting on pallets.
Brickwork-staggered seams, tight joints, rolled for soil contact before we leave the site.
Day-by-day watering schedule, first-mow timing, and a written care sheet so the lawn establishes correctly.
From The Field
Don't see your town? We still install across New London County Shoreline — call (203) 806-4086.
The New London County shoreline is southeastern Connecticut's coast — Old Lyme, East Lyme and Niantic, Waterford, and the Sound-front towns east of the Connecticut River. Salt air and sandy beaches define it. We lead with salt-tolerant turf:
Deep roots (2–3 ft), drought tolerance, refined look. Strong choice for partial-shade or lower-maintenance sites.
Our top pick along the shoreline — tall fescue's deep roots tolerate the salt air off Long Island Sound and hold the sandy beach soil far better than bluegrass.
Tall Fescue guide →
Bluegrass aesthetics with fescue durability underneath. The default install for most residential sites.
A balanced default for lawns set back from the water in the inland neighborhoods — bluegrass color with fescue durability.
Best sod for Connecticut →
Rich color, tight knit-in. The traditional install for New London County Shoreline properties with established irrigation.
For open, sunny, irrigated lawns well back from the salt; the classic dense look, with the most watering of the four.
Kentucky Bluegrass guide →
Self-repairing rhizome system fills in damage from foot traffic and dog use. Strongest performer for active family lawns.
Best for active family yards and busy summer homes near the beach; self-repairing rhizomes recover from heavy seasonal traffic.
RTF complete guide →Sod is cut to order and laid the day it leaves the farm. No pallets baking in a yard for a week before they hit your lawn.
Our crews work full-time on sod jobs. Faster, tighter seams, and consistent grade than a landscape generalist crew.
We match the variety to your site, sun exposure, and use case. No upsell scripts.
Predictable scheduling on New London County Shoreline install jobs. Call early in the season for May–June dates.
On the shoreline from Old Lyme through Niantic to Waterford, installs are shaped by sand, salt, and the summer calendar. The crew lays a fresh topsoil base over the fast-draining beach soil — that layer is the difference between sod that roots and sod that dries from underneath — grades off the tidal-marsh edges, and lays same-day fresh rolls with seams tight against the Sound breeze.
Salt-tolerant tall fescue and blends are the working choice near the water, with Kentucky bluegrass held for sunny lawns set well back — on a Sound-front bluff, the variety call is most of the battle. Many of these lawns belong to beach associations with narrow lanes and summer rules, so the crew stages where the association allows and hand-carts to the lawn, and installs get scheduled around the season's comings and goings.
The watering handoff is tuned for sand: deeper, more consistent, day-by-day in the new sod care guide. For everything east and west of here, see the full Connecticut sod installation coverage.
Every install is quoted per project scope. Call for a free quote — we'll walk through site access, prep needs, and timing on the phone.
Call (203) 806-4086Verified 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!”
“I recently dealt with Sean and Kayla to set up a sod installation around a new pool - couldn’t be happier with the process, price, and results. Highly recommend CT Sod - you won’t be disappointed with this company. I snapped this while the guys were working. In 4 hours they almost had the whole 5,000 square feet of fresh Kentucky Bluegrass installed. Results speak for themselves.”
“I had an excellent experience with CT SO company from start to finish. They prepared the ground and installed new sod with great care and professionalism. The crew was punctual, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. What impressed me the most was how comfortable they made me feel throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain each step, answered all of my questions, and made sure I knew what to expect. Their communication was outstanding, and I always felt confident that my yard was in good hands. The finished lawn looks beautiful, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and skilled lawn professionals. I'm very happy!!! Thank you for transforming my yard!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!”
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Mainland CT, MA, RI, NJ, NH, VT, ME, plus NY Westchester & Hudson Valley. 1 pallet (500 sq ft) minimum.
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Planning sod with topsoil or fill? Use the sod and topsoil calculator to estimate material quantities and truckloads together.
Estimates use current CT Sod price sheets. Final invoice may vary for installation, soil prep, rush delivery, or sites requiring special equipment.