One person can typically lay about 1,000 to 1,250 square feet (roughly 2.5 pallets) in an eight-hour day.
If you have 5,000 square feet of sod arriving, you will need a team of at least two to four people to finish before the grass begins to overheat and die. Summary Checklist for Bulk Buyers Requirement Total Square Feet (Length x Width) + 10% buffer Pallets Needed Total sq. ft. ÷ 450 (avg. pallet size) Delivery Site Flat, accessible area near the installation site Labor 1 person per 1,000 sq. ft. per day St. Augustine? Laying Sod? Here's How to Measure How Much Sod You Need
While it varies by farm, a standard pallet typically covers between 400 to 500 square feet . 2. Understand the Logistics buying sod in bulk
Experts from Saratoga Sod recommend adding 5-10% extra to your total square footage to account for cutting and shaping around curves or landscape features.
Break your lawn into simple shapes like squares, rectangles, and circles. One person can typically lay about 1,000 to
Water the soil lightly just before laying the sod to help the roots establish quickly. 4. Estimating Labor
A single pallet of wet sod can weigh between 2,500 and 3,000 pounds . Ensure your vehicle or delivery site can handle this weight. Before the truck arrives
Before the truck arrives, ensure you have the manpower to move the bulk inventory.