Gladewater, Texas
Sod installation in Gladewater
Bermuda, St. Augustine or Zoysia for Gladewater yards, matched to your sun and laid over soil we prep first.
- Gregg County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who does sod installation in Gladewater, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned crew based in Longview that installs sod in Gladewater and around Gregg County. Founded in 2017, we hold a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews. We strip old turf, level and amend the soil, and lay bermuda, St. Augustine or Zoysia with tight seams, starter fertilizer and a watering plan. Most projects run $1,500 to $4,700, priced by the pallet based on square footage and prep. Request a free quote online.
Sod Installation for Gladewater yards
Gladewater sod jobs range from patching a shaded in-town yard to covering a big open lawn after construction or a drainage fix. We prep, level and amend the sandy topsoil first, lay tight seams and match St. Augustine or Bermuda to the sun. Sod is sold by the pallet, and most projects come in between $1,500 and $4,700.
Sod takes or fails because of what happens before the pallets show up. We strip whatever is there down to bare dirt, dead turf and weeds included, regrade where water needs to move, and till in two to three inches of compost or topsoil. Then we level and roll the bed so the sod sits flat.
What's included
- Old turf and weeds stripped to bare soil
- Regrading and leveling
- Two to three inches of compost or topsoil tilled in
- Bermuda, St. Augustine or Zoysia matched to your sun
- Tight, staggered seams with full coverage
- Starter fertilizer at install
- Written watering schedule
- Patch repairs, plugs and full-yard installs
How the job goes
Bermuda goes down best from late April through August, and St. Augustine from May through September, when the ground is warm. St. Augustine needs four to six weeks of root growth before dormancy, so get it in by the end of September. Laid in November, it sits on the ground like a rug.
Map the sun
We walk the yard, note where the sun actually falls in summer, and recommend a grass, or a split, for each area.
Measure and quote
We measure the square footage and send a written quote priced by the pallet.
Prep the ground
Old turf and weeds come out, the grade gets set, and compost or topsoil is tilled in, leveled and rolled.
Lay it tight
Sod goes down with staggered seams and no gaps, over starter fertilizer.
Water it in
You get a daily morning watering schedule for the first two weeks, then a taper to deep, less frequent soaks once the roots take hold.
Examples of our sod installation work
Real jobs by our crew around East Texas. Each photo says where it was taken.
Sod Installation questions in Gladewater
Can you sod over a spot you just drained in Gladewater?
Yes. After a French drain or regrade, we put sod back over the trench and any reshaped ground so it doesn't wash before it roots. Matching the existing grass keeps the repair from standing out.
How much does sod installation cost in Gladewater, TX?
Most sod projects in Longview run $1,500 to $4,700. Sod is priced by the pallet based on the square footage you're covering, so a patch repair costs less and a full-yard install costs more. Removing old turf, grading and soil amendment add to the total. We measure on site and send a written quote. Send a quote request and we'll get back to you within a day.
Which sod is best for East Texas?
It depends on sun. Bermuda needs six to eight hours of direct sun and handles heat, kids and dogs better than anything. St. Augustine is the shade grass and holds on with four to six hours. Zoysia sits in between. Under four hours, no turf lasts. Plenty of yards should be split, and we map the sun before we recommend one.
How often should I water new sod?
Every morning for the first two weeks or so, deep enough to soak through the sod into the soil below, until the roots grab. After that, taper to two deep waterings a week that finish around sunrise, about an inch a week in summer. Evening watering keeps the blades wet all night, which invites fungus. We leave you a written schedule.
More we do in Gladewater
Lawn Maintenance
Gladewater lawns run from small in-town yards to acreage outside town, and we price and schedule each one on its own.
Leaf Removal
Gladewater's older streets and wooded lots get buried in oak leaves and pine straw every fall, and leaves settle in ditches and along fence lines where they block water.
Hedge Trimming
Older Gladewater homes often have long-established hedges along property lines, foundations and front walks.
Landscaping
In Gladewater, landscaping often means bringing an older yard back: foundation beds reset, overgrown shrubs replaced, a clean edge cut where grass has crept in.
Drainage & Grading
On bigger Gladewater properties, water problems often start upslope: a neighboring field, a road ditch or a long drive sending runoff toward the house.
Mulch Installation
With heavy tree cover over many Gladewater yards, mulch breaks down and gets buried under leaves faster than people expect.
Fertilization
Gladewater's sandy topsoil lets nutrients wash through quickly, especially after a long rain.
Tree & Shrub Care
Plenty of established Gladewater yards have shrubs and ornamental trees that outgrew their space: crepe myrtles crowding a roofline, hollies swallowing a walk, small trees leaning into a fence.
Get a free sod installation quote in Gladewater
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews