You’re not just getting grass laid down. You’re getting a lawn that drains properly, grows evenly, and doesn’t turn into a patchy mess six months later because someone skipped the site prep.
That starts with excavation and grading. If water pools in your yard or runs toward your foundation, your lawn won’t survive no matter how good the sod is. We handle the dirt work first so everything underneath is set up to support what goes on top.
Then comes the actual lawn installation in Argyle. Whether it’s sod installation in Argyle for your front yard or backyard lawn installation in Argyle that needs to handle kids and dogs, the process is the same. Level base, clean soil contact, tight seams, proper watering schedule. You end up with a lawn that looks intentional, not like someone rolled out carpet and hoped for the best.
We started as a logging operation and moved into full-time excavation in 2020. That means we understand land, dirt, drainage, and how to prep a site so it actually works long-term.
Josh is on almost every job. Not because we don’t trust our crew, but because quality matters and someone needs to be there making sure the grade is right, the base is clean, and the install goes in correctly. You’re not getting a different team every time or playing phone tag with an office that’s never seen your property.
We work with a lot of new home construction in Argyle, NY, which means we’re used to starting from scratch. Raw land, rough grade, no existing lawn. If your property needs more than just grass, we also handle driveways, septic work, and general excavation so you’re not coordinating three different contractors.
First, we look at your property. What’s the grade doing? Where does water go when it rains? Is the soil compacted or full of clay? You can’t install a lawn on top of problems and expect it to work.
If the site needs grading, we handle that first. Proper slope away from structures, smooth transitions, no low spots where water sits. This is where having excavation equipment matters. We’re not raking dirt with a landscape rake and calling it level.
Once the base is right, we prep for sod or seed depending on what makes sense for your timeline and budget. Sod installation in Argyle gives you an instant lawn, but it only works if the soil underneath is prepped correctly. We make sure there’s clean contact between the sod and soil so roots can establish fast.
After installation, you’ll need to water consistently for the first few weeks. We’ll walk you through the schedule. Most lawn failures happen because someone either overwatered and created mud, or underwatered and let it dry out before roots took hold.
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A complete lawn installation in Argyle covers more than just laying sod. You’re getting site evaluation, grading and drainage work if needed, soil prep, sod or seed installation, and a clear maintenance plan so you know what to do after we leave.
If you’re building a new home in Argyle, NY, this usually ties into the larger site work. We’re already there doing excavation for your driveway or septic system, so adding front yard lawn installation in Argyle or backyard lawn installation in Argyle makes sense. One contractor, one timeline, no coordination headaches.
We also handle flower bed installation in Argyle and tree planting service in Argyle if you want more than just grass. New flower bed design in Argyle can break up large lawn areas and add some variety without turning your yard into a maintenance nightmare. We keep it simple and functional.
Argyle’s soil tends to be heavy and clay-based in spots, which means drainage is critical. If your property has areas where water naturally collects, we address that during grading. A lawn that sits in water even occasionally won’t last, and you’ll end up replanting sections every year.
New sod typically takes two to three weeks to root into the soil if you’re watering it correctly. That means keeping it consistently moist but not soaked during the first 10 days, then gradually reducing frequency as the roots take hold.
You’ll know it’s established when you can gently tug on the sod and it doesn’t lift easily. At that point, roots have grown down into your soil and the lawn is no longer dependent on surface watering alone.
The timeline can stretch longer if the weather is unusually hot and dry, or if the soil underneath wasn’t prepped well. That’s why site prep matters. Sod installation in Argyle works best when the soil is loose enough for roots to penetrate quickly, not compacted or full of debris.
Sod gives you an instant lawn and is the better choice if you need results fast, have erosion concerns, or want to use your yard within a few weeks. Seed takes longer to establish, usually six to eight weeks before it’s thick enough to handle foot traffic, but it costs less upfront.
For new home construction in Argyle, most people go with sod because the property is already torn up from building and they want it to look finished. If you’re renovating sections of an existing lawn or working with a tight budget, seed can work fine as long as you’re patient and keep traffic off it.
The soil prep is the same either way. If the base isn’t right, neither option will perform well. We make sure the grade is correct and the soil is ready before anything goes down, whether it’s sod or seed.
Spring and early fall are ideal for professional lawn installation in Argyle. The temperatures are moderate, rainfall is usually consistent, and grass has time to establish before extreme heat or cold hits.
Late summer can work if you’re diligent about watering, but you’re fighting heat stress and the lawn will need more attention. Winter is obviously out. If you’re installing in late fall, the grass may go dormant before it fully establishes, which means you’re waiting until spring to see how well it took.
For new construction projects, timing depends on when the rest of your site work wraps up. If we’re finishing your driveway and septic in late summer, we can still do the lawn, but you’ll need to commit to a watering schedule. If it’s too late in the season, we’ll recommend waiting until spring so the lawn has a fair shot.
Yes. You can’t lay new sod over old grass and expect it to work. The new sod needs direct contact with soil so roots can grow down and establish. If there’s a layer of old grass in between, the roots hit that barrier and either die or stay shallow, which means your lawn won’t survive any kind of stress.
We strip the old lawn, grade the soil to make sure it’s level and draining correctly, then prep the surface for sod. If the existing lawn was failing because of drainage or compaction issues, we address those during the prep work so the new lawn doesn’t run into the same problems.
This is also when we check for rocks, debris, or any other issues that would interfere with root growth. A clean, level base is the difference between a lawn that lasts and one that fails in the first year.
Yes, but the approach changes depending on how steep the slope is. Moderate slopes are fine for sod as long as the soil is stable and we pin or stake the sod in place until roots establish. Steep slopes may need erosion control measures like silt fencing or straw blankets to keep everything in place while the grass takes root.
If the slope is severe enough that mowing will be difficult or dangerous, we’ll talk through alternatives like groundcover, terracing, or adjusting the grade. There’s no point installing a lawn you can’t maintain safely.
For backyard lawn installation in Argyle where slopes are common, we evaluate drainage as part of the process. Water running downhill can erode new sod or create channels if it’s not managed correctly. We make sure runoff is controlled and the lawn has a chance to establish before it has to handle heavy rain.
Cost depends on the size of the area, how much site prep is needed, and whether you’re going with sod or seed. A straightforward sod installation on a level, prepped area costs less than a project that needs grading, drainage work, and soil amendments before we can even start.
For front yard lawn installation in Argyle on a typical residential lot, you’re looking at a few thousand dollars for sod and installation. Larger properties or projects that involve significant excavation and grading will cost more because there’s more labor and equipment involved.
We don’t give quotes over the phone because every property is different. We need to see the site, understand what you’re starting with, and figure out what needs to happen before the lawn goes in. Once we know what we’re working with, we can give you a real number that accounts for the actual work, not a guess.
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