You’re not just getting grass rolled out. You’re getting a yard that drains properly, grows evenly, and doesn’t wash out after the first heavy rain.
That starts with grading the site correctly. If the slope isn’t right or the soil isn’t compacted where it needs to be, your lawn won’t establish the way it should. Sod installation in Day, NY works when the groundwork is done by someone who knows how water moves across Saratoga County soil.
We handle the excavation, the grading, and the sod install as one continuous job. That means no waiting on multiple contractors, no miscommunication between crews, and no surprises when the bill comes. You get a backyard lawn installation or front yard lawn installation that’s ready to use in weeks, not months.
We’ve been working in Day, NY and across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties since 1997. We started as a logging operation, moved into full-time excavation in 2020, and we’ve been on-site for hundreds of residential projects since then.
Josh is on almost every job. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we operate. When you call, you’re talking to someone who’s actually going to be there when the work happens.
We’re a family business, and we treat your property like it matters. Because around here, it does. Day sits in farm country with real soil challenges, and we’ve worked enough sites in this area to know what works and what doesn’t.
First, we walk the property with you. We look at drainage, existing grade, soil condition, and where the water’s going to go when it rains. If there’s clearing or rough grading that needs to happen first, we handle that with our own equipment.
Next, we prep the site. That means fine grading to the right slope, removing rocks and debris, and making sure the soil is ready to support healthy root growth. If you’re adding flower bed installation in Day, NY or a new flower bed design, we coordinate that layout before the sod goes down.
Then we install the sod. We source it fresh, lay it tight, and make sure the seams are staggered so you don’t end up with visible lines six months later. If you’re also adding tree planting service in Day, NY as part of the project, we time that with the sod install so everything establishes together.
After install, we walk you through watering, timing, and what to expect in the first few weeks. Sod takes root in about two to three weeks if it’s done right. You’ll know pretty quickly if the prep work was solid.
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You’re paying for site prep, grading, sod supply, installation, and cleanup. But more than that, you’re paying for someone who knows how Day, NY soil behaves and what it takes to get a lawn to establish in this climate.
Saratoga County has a mix of clay, loam, and rocky subsoil depending on where you are. That affects drainage, compaction, and how well sod takes root. We’ve worked enough properties in this area to adjust our process based on what we find when we start digging.
We also handle the logistics. That means coordinating delivery, staging equipment so we’re not tearing up your driveway, and making sure the final grade matches what was planned. If there’s ledge or drainage issues we didn’t anticipate, we talk through options before moving forward.
And if you’re building new, we’re already set up to handle the full site package—land clearing, driveway grading, septic rough-in, and lawn installation all under one contract. That’s one less coordination headache for you.
Sod installation in Day, NY typically runs between $1.10 and $2.20 per square foot, depending on site conditions, grading needs, and access. That includes prep, sod supply, installation, and basic cleanup.
If your site needs significant grading, drainage work, or clearing before we can install sod, that’s priced separately. We give you a clear breakdown upfront so there’s no confusion about what’s included and what’s extra.
For a typical front yard lawn installation in Day, NY—say 2,000 to 3,000 square feet—you’re looking at somewhere between $2,200 and $6,600 depending on how much prep is involved. Backyard lawn installation in Day, NY costs vary more because access and grading are usually more complicated.
Sod takes root in about two to three weeks if it’s watered correctly and installed on properly prepped soil. You’ll be able to walk on it lightly after two weeks, and it’s fully established in about six weeks.
That’s one of the biggest advantages over seeding, which can take a full growing season to fill in and is vulnerable to washout if you get heavy rain before it establishes. Sod gives you an instant lawn that’s usable almost immediately.
The key is watering. For the first two weeks, you need to keep the sod moist but not soaked. After that, you can back off to a normal watering schedule. We walk you through the specifics when we finish the install so you know exactly what to do.
We can install sod from late spring through fall in Day, NY. The best windows are late spring after the ground thaws and late summer into early fall when temperatures are cooler and rain is more consistent.
Summer installs work fine, but they require more attention to watering since the sod is establishing during the hottest part of the year. Fall is ideal because the grass focuses on root growth instead of top growth, and you’re not fighting heat stress.
We don’t install sod in winter or early spring when the ground is frozen or saturated. The sod won’t root properly, and equipment will tear up the site. If you’re building new and want sod as soon as possible, we can rough grade in late winter and come back for final prep and install once conditions are right.
Yes. Grading and drainage are part of the site prep process, and they’re not optional if you want a lawn that actually works. If water pools in your yard or runs toward your foundation, sod won’t fix that—you need the grade corrected first.
We assess drainage during the site walk and adjust the grade to move water away from structures and toward appropriate runoff areas. That might mean adding a slight slope, regrading low spots, or installing a drainage swale depending on what the site needs.
This is where having an excavation company handle your lawn installation in Day, NY makes a difference. We’re not just laying sod—we’re moving dirt, setting grades, and making sure the site functions correctly before the grass goes down. That’s the part most landscapers skip or subcontract out.
Yes. We coordinate flower bed installation in Day, NY and tree planting service in Day, NY as part of the overall site plan so everything gets installed in the right sequence.
If you want new flower bed design in Day, NY, we typically rough that in during grading, then finish the beds and install sod around them in one trip. That way the edges are clean, the beds are at the right height relative to the lawn, and you’re not tearing up new sod to add landscaping later.
Same with trees. We can plant them before or after sod depending on access and equipment needs. If you’re planting larger trees that require an excavator, we do that before sod. Smaller trees can go in after if that makes more sense for the layout. We talk through the sequence during planning so you know what to expect.
Sod gives you an instant lawn that’s dense, weed-free, and established in weeks instead of months. Seeding takes longer, requires more maintenance, and is vulnerable to erosion and washout before it fills in.
If you’re in a sloped area or dealing with Saratoga County clay soil, sod acts as an immediate erosion control layer. Seed can wash out in a single heavy rain and set your project back weeks. We’ve seen it happen on plenty of sites where homeowners tried to save money with seed and ended up reseeding two or three times.
Sod costs more upfront, but it eliminates the ongoing cost of reseeding, herbicides, and the time spent babying a seeded lawn through its first season. You get a yard you can use right away, and it looks finished the day we leave. For most people building or renovating in Day, NY, that’s worth the difference.
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