Montauk, NY
4,500 sq ft new-build lawn, one door down
Back with the same East End builder one door down from our June install — 4,500 sq ft of fresh-cut sod laid around the pool while the listing was already live with the lawn rendered in.
Our Services — Sod Delivery, Sod Prep, Sod Installation
Sod Installation on Shelter Island, NY
Farm-cut sod ferried across to Shelter Island Heights, the Center, Dering Harbor, and Ram Island and laid the same day by crews who install across the East End.
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Build Well DevelopmentHamptons custom builder — Tara Rd Montauk waterfront estate
Shelter Island sits in the Peconic between the North and South Forks, reachable only by ferry — the North Ferry from Greenport and the South Ferry from North Haven near Sag Harbor. That single fact drives every install here: pallets ride the boat, so the delivery and the lay are scheduled together around the ferry. The island runs from the Shelter Island Heights Victorian cottages and the Center, out to Dering Harbor, Ram Island, Hay Beach, and Silver Beach, with the whole protected south third given over to the Mashomack Preserve. Soils are wooded glacial moraine with sandy stretches, exposure is the gentler Peconic and Gardiners Bay rather than open Atlantic, and the mature tree canopy means a lot of these lawns are shade lawns.
CT Sod has been delivering and installing sod across the East End for years. Pallets are cut to order at the farm the morning of your install, ferried across the same day, placed exactly where you need them by all-terrain forklift, and laid by crews whose only job is sod, not general landscaping.
Why Property Owners in Shelter Island Choose CT Sod
We Handle the Ferry Logistics
Every pallet rides the North Ferry from Greenport or the South Ferry from North Haven. We book the ferry window into your install date so the sod is cut that morning, crosses the same day, and goes down fresh — not stockpiled on the dock waiting for a boat.
Farm-Cut, Laid the Same Day
Your sod is cut at the farm the morning of installation and ferried straight to the job. Fresh sod establishes faster and handles transplant stress far better than a pallet that's been sitting — which matters even more when there's a boat ride in the middle.
Every Corner of the Island
Shelter Island Heights, the Center, Dering Harbor, Ram Island, Hay Beach, Silver Beach, and the lanes around the Mashomack Preserve — we install across all of it and scope the ferry, the drive access, and the shade variety call before we get there.
Shade-Variety Guidance
Much of the island sits under mature canopy, and the bay exposure is gentler than the open-ocean South Fork. We lean toward shade-tolerant tall fescue blends and match the variety to your exact light and site during the quote.
Install-Only on the East End
On Shelter Island we run install-only — you (or your landscaper) handle the prep, and our crew shows up with the sod and lays it tight. The Long Island & Hamptons surcharge applies on orders over 1,200 sq ft; full-service prep + install is available across CT and Westchester.
Written Quote Before Work Starts
Every install is scoped per project — square footage, ferry routing, drive access, shade variety call, and install window. You get a written quote with the work and inclusions spelled out before crews are scheduled.
How It Works
Our Sod Installation Process in Shelter Island
How Sod Installation Works
- 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.
Need full-service including site prep? Turnkey prep+install is available in Connecticut and Westchester County only — call us to discuss your project.
A Nearby East End Project
A 3,000 Sq Ft Sod Install Across the Water in Montauk, NY
Recent Work Nearby
Recent Sod Jobs Across New York
A few recent jobs our crews delivered across New York — tap any photo to see the full project.
Read the 4,500 sq ft build
Water Mill, NY
Multi-acre tall fescue, holding up years later
A multi-acre tall fescue estate with a private vineyard — these clips came in from restaurateur Willie Degel (Restaurant Stakeout, Uncle Jack's Steakhouse) four years after we installed it, sent unprompted and shared with permission: still thick and green from the motor court out to the vineyard rows.
Rye, NY
3,200 sq ft prep & screened-loam topsoil
A multi-section lawn renovation — reworking the soil and spreading screened loam around mature trees and walkways to a clean, sod-ready grade before a single roll arrived.
A Hamptons Reference, Years Post-Install
Multi-Acre Water Mill, NY Tall Fescue, 4 Years On
These videos came in four years after we installed tall fescue across a multi-acre property in Water Mill — on the South Fork, a short hop across the bay from Shelter Island — sent unprompted by the customer. Audio is stripped at the customer's request. We're sharing them as a real reference for what fresh-cut Tall Fescue does on an East End estate after the install crew is long gone.
A Hamptons Estate We Sodded — $13.95M Build Well Development, Tara Rd Montauk
Walkthrough of a $13.95 million waterfront estate built by Build Well Development on Tara Rd in Montauk that we sodded. The pool area and yard you see is sod we redid for free before the showing — sprinklers failed to kick on after install and burned out the first lay, so we hauled it away and re-laid it on our dime. Same install standard, same accountability when things go wrong.
Service Area
We Also Install Sod Across the Hamptons & East End
Frequently Asked Questions
Sod Installation in Shelter Island
How does sod delivery to Shelter Island actually work?
Every pallet rides the ferry — the North Ferry from Greenport or the South Ferry from North Haven near Sag Harbor. We cut your sod at the farm that morning, ferry it across the same day, and our all-terrain forklift sets the pallets at the job site. The lay is scheduled together with the crossing so the sod goes down fresh.
Which ferry do you use to get to Shelter Island?
Whichever routes best for your install. Most South Fork jobs come over on the South Ferry from North Haven; loads staged from the east often take the North Ferry from Greenport. We book the ferry window into the schedule so the crew and the sod arrive together.
What sod variety works best on Shelter Island's shaded, wooded lots?
A lot of the island sits under mature tree canopy with gentler Peconic Bay exposure rather than open ocean, so we lean toward shade-tolerant tall fescue blends that hold up in lower light. We match the variety to your exact site and sun during the quote.
Is there a surcharge for installing sod on Shelter Island?
Long Island and the Hamptons carry a $0.30/sq ft surcharge with a 1,200 sq ft minimum, which covers the East End haul and the ferry. You get a written quote with the work and inclusions spelled out before crews are scheduled.
From the Blog
Recent Shelter Island & Nearby Jobs and Guides
Ready to install sod in Shelter Island?
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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5-Star Reviews from CT Sod Customers
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Jon Gyscek
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“Best sod company around. We've used them on about 5 of our Hamptons properties and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. Sean and his employees are thorough, neat, and stick to their schedule. Top quality. High recommend.”
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Brian Vincenti
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“Amazing service and product. Kayla and the entire team at CTSOD were a pleasure to work with.”
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Moira Rizzo
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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!!”
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Maju Carvalho
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“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!”
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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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Preston Huckabee
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“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.”