How much does it cost to resod (i think that is the term) your lawn?

Sod is an "instant" lawn, either rolled out by machines (sometimes using an underlying netting) or placed by hand in mats or rolls. It generally takes about two years for a grower to mature good quality, weed-free turf sod. Typical costs: * For the do-it-yourselfer, rolls of sod cost 8-30 cents a square foot, depending on the variety and quantity bought. For front and back lawns of 20x50 feet each, that's 2,000 square feet or $160-$600. * Having sod professionally installed just about doubles the cost to 14-60 cents a square foot, or $280-$1,000 for 2,000 square feet. A contractor may use special equipment to install rolls of sod 42 inches wide and up to 128 feet long, which saves on labor costs, creates fewer seams and gets the job done more quickly. Usually the cost per square foot is lower for a large, flat area that can be installed mechanically, averaging 15-24 cents or $6,500-$10,500 an acre (43,560 square feet). What should be included: * The University of California gives a ...  more