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Sod Delivery · Massachusetts
Sod Delivery in The Islands
Fresh-cut Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, blends & RTF sod delivered across The Islands, Massachusetts — the town of Nantucket. Standard lead time is 2–7 days. Call (203) 806-4086 to schedule, or pick your town below for local notes and pricing.

The Islands Sod Delivery Pricing
Standard pallets hold 500 sq ft (up to 600 if needed). Delivery is $99.00. Orders 500–900 sq ft include a $50 small-order fee. Add $.10/sq ft for Tall Fescue. See the full sod pallet delivery guide for specs, varieties, and 8-state coverage.
500 Square Feet
1 Pallet
600 Square Feet
1 Pallet
600–1,100 Square Feet
1–2 Pallets
1,200–2,000 Square Feet
2–4 Pallets
2,100–3,900 Square Feet
4–8 Pallets
4,000 Square Feet or More
8 Pallets +
Towns We Deliver To in The Islands
Don't see your town? We still deliver across The Islands — call (203) 806-4086.
Sod Varieties for The Islands
Nantucket sits thirty miles out to sea, so lawns face constant salt wind, summer fog, and sandy, often acidic soil. We lead with the toughest, deepest-rooted, most salt-tolerant turf:
Black Beauty Tall Fescue
Deep-RootedDeep roots (2–3 ft), drought tolerance, refined look. Strong choice for partial-shade or lower-maintenance sites.
The right call for the island — deep roots anchor in sandy soil and tall fescue tolerates the relentless salt wind better than any bluegrass.
Tall Fescue guide →RTF (Rhizomatous Tall Fescue)
Best for Dogs & KidsSelf-repairing rhizome system fills in damage from foot traffic and dog use over time. Strongest performer for active family lawns.
Great for the busy summer season — self-repairing rhizomes bounce back from guests, kids, and dogs through August.
RTF complete guide →Bluegrass-Fescue Blends
Most VersatileThe bluegrass look with fescue durability underneath. Excellent for properties wanting both aesthetics and resilience.
Works on sheltered in-town lots over a fresh topsoil base, where buildings and hedges break the wind.
Best sod for Massachusetts →Kentucky Bluegrass
The ClassicRich color and tight knit-in. The traditional choice for The Islands properties with established irrigation.
Thirsty and shallow-rooted — only for irrigated, wind-sheltered lawns, and even then it's a gamble in the salt air.
Kentucky Bluegrass guide →Why Choose CT Sod
Fresh-Cut Sourcing
Coordinated logistics get fresh-cut sod onto your property quickly. No inventory sod sitting on pallets for days.
2–7 days Lead
Predictable scheduling on The Islands deliveries. We route weekly so timing is reliable.
All-Terrain Forklift
Piggyback forklifts place pallets on sloped lawns, soft ground, and tight side yards.
Variety Guidance
We'll match the right sod variety to your site, sun exposure, and use case. No upsell scripts.
Sod on Nantucket: Island Exposure, Salt Wind & Ferry Logistics
Nantucket's lawns face some of the harshest conditions we work in: constant salt-laden wind, frequent summer fog, and sandy, often acidic moorland soil that's low in organic matter. The ocean keeps the island surprisingly mild — roughly USDA zone 7a — but the exposure is relentless, which is why we lead with deep-rooted, salt-tolerant tall fescue and fescue blends and build up a quality topsoil base before laying sod. Deep, consistent watering through establishment is essential in fast-draining island sand.
The other reality is logistics: everything reaches the island by ferry and freight barge, so sod deliveries and installs have to be planned well ahead — especially in the busy summer stretch when the boats are full. Booking early isn't optional here, it's how the job gets done. Our first 14 days aftercare guide covers establishment watering for sandy, exposed soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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When should I book for a summer lawn on Nantucket?
Old-lawn removal, grading, fresh topsoil, same-day fresh-cut sod, and tight-seam install — quoted per project, 1,200 sq ft minimum.
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Please Call To Order
Sod is cut fresh for each order — orders cannot be placed until paid, and we ask for 2 business days notice to cancel once the harvest is scheduled.
Verified customer reviews
5-Star Reviews from CT Sod Customers
A sample of verified reviews from our 4.6-star Google Business Profile.
“Seamless transaction. Grass was actually delivered as exactly stated. Not one complaint I would highly recommend.”
“I redid my yard last fall with the bluegrass fescue sod from CT Sod — it was the best thing I ever did for my lawn. My home is in Shelton, CT, we have a ton of trees and I always struggled with growing grass seed. This was my final attempt and it worked.”
“These guys are the real deal. Great price for great quality and most of all great service. Definitely recommend them.”
“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.”
“Excellent price and high quality work. All the workers were clean and respectful. The whole process took a few weeks from order to installation however it is well worth the wait. They also sodded extra areas and did some mulch at no charge.”
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