Services

Sod Installation in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

A good lawn is mostly what happens before the sod arrives. We till and amend the soil, fine grade for even water coverage, then lay fresh-cut sod with tight seams so it knits together fast.

Benefits

Why this service is worth doing right

Real soil prep

Tilling, amendment and fine grading — not sod dropped on compacted construction fill.

Fresh-cut local sod

Colorado-grown bluegrass blends delivered and installed the same day when possible.

Even watering

We grade and check sprinkler coverage so you don't end up with dry corners.

Straightforward care plan

You get a simple watering and first-mow schedule before we leave.

Process

What to expect

  1. 01

    Measure and quote

    We measure the lawn area and price sod, prep and haul-off as separate line items.

  2. 02

    Demo and soil prep

    Old turf or weeds removed, soil tilled and amended.

  3. 03

    Fine grading

    The surface is leveled and pitched away from the foundation.

  4. 04

    Irrigation check

    Heads adjusted or installed so the whole lawn gets covered.

  5. 05

    Sod laid and rolled

    Tight staggered seams, cut clean at edges, then rolled in.

  6. 06

    Watering walkthrough

    We set your first watering schedule with you.

Why Castro’s

Why homeowners choose Castro’s Landscaping for sod installation

You’ll get a real conversation about your yard, an itemized estimate you can actually read, and a crew that shows up when we said we would. We keep our schedule tight enough that your project gets attention from start to finish — no subcontracted handoffs, no vanishing act after the deposit.

We serve homeowners throughout Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Wellington and Johnstown.

Questions

Sod Installation FAQs

Still have a question?

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Spring through fall works well. Late spring and early fall are ideal because cooler temperatures make watering easier while the sod roots.

Typically short cycles two to three times a day for the first two weeks, then tapering. We'll give you a schedule based on your yard and sprinkler system.

Yes — demo and haul-off are included as a line item so you can see exactly what it costs.

Request an Estimate

Get a Quote for Sod Installation

No pressure, no hard sell — just a clear price.

Tell us a little about your yard and we'll set up an on-site walkthrough. You'll get an itemized written estimate so you know exactly what you're paying for.

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