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.
(203) 806-4086Trusted by
Build Well DevelopmentHamptons custom builder — Tara Rd Montauk waterfront estate
Proof of Work
Recent job — Purchase, NY (Westchester County)
Purchase, NY (Westchester County)
12,000 sq ft Kentucky bluegrass — estate lawn back after a pool build
This job is from Purchase, NY (Westchester County). CT Sod serves Shelter Island with the same sod-specialist crews.
The finish of our Purchase pool-build story: 12,000 square feet of torn-up construction dirt regraded and laid wall to wall with fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass — from the street to the back tree line, flush with the brand-new patio stone.
How It Works
Two Ways We Install Sod in Shelter Island
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
All 8 States- 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 Shelter Island
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 or Full-Service on the East End
Choose install-only and have your landscaper prepare the site, or have our crew handle full-service prep and installation. The Long Island & Hamptons surcharge applies on orders over 1,200 sq ft.
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.
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.
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.
Planning a Shelter Island Sod Install?
Tell us your square footage, access, and timeline and we'll book the ferry into the date. Call (203) 806-4086 or send the details through our quote form for a written quote.
Service Area
We Also Install Sod Across the Hamptons & East End
Nearby Install Areas
We Also Install Sod Near Shelter Island
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.
How do I water new sod the first two weeks on Shelter Island?
Keep the new sod consistently damp for the first two to three weeks and hold off mowing until it's firmly rooted, around 14 to 21 days. The island's wooded glacial moraine has sandy stretches that drain faster, so lighter, more frequent watering suits those spots, while the shaded canopy lots hold moisture longer and dry unevenly. Irrigation is common on East End properties and makes the schedule easy to keep once our crew is off the island.
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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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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Carolyn Joseph
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“Amazing prices! The process was extremely stress-free from ordering online to delivery. Communication was fabulous with the company and the grass is amazing. We do not have an irrigation system and maintained the grass by simply hosing twice a day for 15 minutes. I highly recommend this company.”
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Carmelo Nieves
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“Excellent service, the grass arrived beautifully at my house. I made the purchase by phone and from Connecticut to Massachusetts I only paid $75 for the delivery of 1,200 square feet.”
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Stephen Minar
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“We had a great experience with CT Sod. After our pool installation, our yard needed significant cleanup and restoration. Their team did an excellent job prepping the area with quality topsoil and installing the new sod. They were professional, friendly, and especially careful working around our brand-new pool and patio. Communication was easy throughout the process via text, and they took the time to recommend the right type of sod specifically for the conditions in our yard. The finished lawn exceeded our expectations and looks fantastic. They also provided great value—we were able to use the extra topsoil and sod to improve other areas of our property. Overall, very happy with the quality of the work and the entire experience with CT Sod.”
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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.”
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Steve Vitko
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“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.”