Our Services — Sod Delivery, Sod Prep, Sod Installation
Farm-cut sod installed across Union — the smallest town in Connecticut by population, all wooded uplands, stone walls, and long gravel drives. Same-day-cut sod, all-terrain forklift placement, sod-specialist crews.
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Union sits in the far northeast corner of Tolland County, and it lives up to its reputation as Connecticut's smallest town by population — this is deep Quiet Corner country, forest and glacial-till uplands broken by stone walls, with houses set well back on long gravel drives rather than packed onto street frontage. The soil here is classic northeastern hill ground: a thin band of topsoil over stony till, well-drained on the ridges and slow to warm in a late spring, so lawns green up a good bit later than the coast. Most properties run on their own wells, which makes water something to plan around rather than take for granted, and the surrounding woods bring steady deer pressure right up to the lawn edge.
CT Sod runs install crews across the Quiet Corner and northeastern Connecticut, backed by 30 years of sod industry experience. Your sod is cut to order at the farm the morning of installation rather than pulled from a stockpile, moved into place by all-terrain forklift so pallets land where the crew is working instead of stranded at the head of a long drive, and laid the same day by a crew whose only trade is sod. On the open, sun-baked upland lots we lead with a tall fescue blend or RTF for deep roots that ride out a dry stretch on thin soil; the shaded lots under mature canopy get a bluegrass-fescue mix. Choose install-only if you or your landscaper handle the prep, or full-service if you want the whole scope in one hand.
Install day in Union is built around the access. Once the date is set, your sod is cut fresh that morning and trucked up into the hills. The long gravel drives and soft rural shoulders out here are exactly why the all-terrain forklift earns its keep — it carries pallets past the tree line and sets them where the crew is laying, instead of dropping a load at the road and leaving you to haul it. A sod-only crew rolls it out, cuts it in tight to walls and beds, and rolls the seams the same day it was harvested. Before we leave, you get a watering handoff matched to a well-fed property, so the first soak goes down without draining the tank.
Your sod is cut to order at the farm the morning of installation — never stockpiled. Fresh sod roots faster and shrugs off transplant stress, which matters on Union's thin upland soil where the topsoil layer runs shallow over stony till and a tired pallet would struggle to knit in before it dried out.
Union homes sit well back on long gravel drives with soft shoulders, so a curbside drop leaves sod stranded a hundred feet from the yard. Our all-terrain forklift carries each pallet past the tree line and sets it where the crew is laying — no double-handling, no dragging sod up a grade or past a stone wall.
The open, sun-exposed hill lots get tall fescue blend or RTF for the deep roots that survive a dry spell on thin soil; the wooded lots under mature canopy get a bluegrass-fescue mix that holds color in afternoon shade. We match the variety to your light and your well rather than laying the same thing on every lawn.
Run install-only and you or your landscaper strip the old turf, add clean topsoil, and grade and roll before we arrive with the sod. Prefer one point of contact? Full-service handles removal, topsoil, grading, and rolling, then the install — one scope from quote through the finished lawn out here in the hills.
Every Union install is scoped per property — square footage, the length and grade of the drive, well-water planning, prep needs, and the deer pressure off the surrounding woods. You get a written quote with the work and inclusions spelled out in plain terms before any crew is scheduled.
We are sod specialists, not general landscapers — cut-to-order product and a crew that lays sod nearly every day across the Quiet Corner. Residential lawns, commercial grounds, and contractor wholesale all run through the same fresh-cut standard, whether the lot is a small rural yard or a broad upland field.
How It Works
Recent Work Nearby
A few recent jobs our crews delivered across Connecticut — tap any photo to see the full project.
New Canaan, CT
Our first commercial job story: a schedule mixup left no installers on the day the sod arrived — and the property had a party that same afternoon. Our crew laid 4,500 square feet of fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass in steady rain, at no extra charge, and the lawn was ready before the guests.
Fairfield, CT
The finish of our Fairfield pool-rebuild story: gravel and hardened concrete slurry out, screened topsoil and irrigation in, and 2,500 square feet of fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass wrapping the new pool and stone patio.
Milford, CT
The finish of our Milford patio-damage story: dead machine routes stripped and regraded in the morning, 1,500 sq ft of fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass laid the same afternoon — sprinklers running before the trailer left the curb.
Call (203) 806-4086 or send the details through our quote form and we'll walk through your square footage, drive access, and well-water planning. You get a written quote before crews are scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
From the Blog
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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Verified customer reviews
A sample of verified reviews from our 4.6-star Google Business Profile.
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Working with CT Sod was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Sean was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made the whole process seamless. The pricing was extremely fair, and the quality of the sod exceeded expectations — it looked beautiful the moment it was laid down. Installation was fast, efficient, and done right. Highly recommend CT Sod to anyone looking for a smooth, professional experience and stunning results!”
“We had a fantastic experience with CT Sod. Kayla was awesome. She was responsive, knowledgeable, easy to work with and delivered high-quality sod on time as scheduled. We went with the blue grass/fescue mix which looks amazing and I would definitely recommend their product.”
“I recently had my lawn done by CT SOD, and I couldn't be more impressed with the entire experience. From the initial prep work to the final installation, everything was completed in just one day, and the results exceeded my expectations. The lawn looks absolutely beautiful, and it's clear the team takes pride in the quality of their work. They were professional, efficient, and left everything clean when they finished. If you're looking for a company that delivers excellent results and great service, I highly recommend CT SOD. Thank you for an outstanding job!”
