Your lawn won’t take if the ground isn’t ready for it. That’s where most DIY jobs and cheap contractors fall short.
Professional lawn installation in Holcombville, NY means proper grading so water drains away from your foundation, not toward it. It means soil that’s been tested and prepped so sod can actually establish roots. It means you’re not dealing with patchy areas, pooling water, or grass that dies off after the first season.
You’re building a new home or renovating your property. The last thing you need is to redo your lawn in two years because someone skipped the prep work. When site grading, soil prep, and sod installation happen in the right order with the right equipment, your lawn looks good from day one and stays that way.
That’s what matters. Not the cheapest bid. Not the fastest turnaround. A lawn that works.
We’ve been working in Saratoga County since 1997. We moved into full-time excavation in 2020, and we’ve been handling site prep, grading, and lawn installation for new construction and existing properties across Holcombville, NY ever since.
This is a family business. Josh is on almost every job. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we operate. When you’re paying for professional lawn installation in Holcombville, NY, you’re getting someone who knows the soil conditions here, understands local drainage issues, and won’t leave until the job is done right.
We’re not trying to be your cheapest option. We’re trying to be your last call—the excavator you use for this project and every one after.
First, we grade your site. That means shaping the land so water moves away from your home and doesn’t pool in low spots. If drainage is already an issue, we’ll address it with swales or French drains before anything else happens.
Next, we test and prep the soil. Soil in Holcombville, NY varies, and what works for one property won’t work for another. We make sure the soil has what it needs for sod to establish strong roots. If it doesn’t, we amend it.
Then we install the sod. Timing matters here—spring and fall are ideal. We don’t lay sod on frozen ground or during extreme heat because it won’t survive. Once it’s down, we make sure seams are tight, edges are clean, and everything is level.
After installation, you’ll need to water daily for the first two weeks while roots establish. We’ll walk you through exactly what to do so your lawn takes hold and stays healthy.
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When you hire us for lawn installation in Holcombville, NY, you’re getting site grading, soil testing and prep, professional sod installation, and drainage solutions if needed. We handle the excavation work that most landscapers can’t or won’t do.
If you’re building a new home, we’re already on-site doing land clearing and site prep. Adding lawn installation means one less contractor to coordinate. If you’re renovating an existing property, we bring the same equipment and expertise.
Holcombville properties often deal with clay-heavy soil and drainage challenges. We’ve worked enough jobs in Saratoga County to know what to expect and how to handle it. That local knowledge saves time and prevents problems down the road.
We also offer flower bed installation and tree planting services if you want to complete your landscaping in one project. New flower bed design can be integrated during the grading phase so everything flows together.
Sod installation typically runs between $1 and $3 per square foot, including materials and labor. That puts the average project around $2,200 to $2,500 for a standard residential lawn in New York.
Your actual cost depends on the size of the area, the condition of your soil, and whether you need grading or drainage work. If your property has compaction issues, poor drainage, or uneven terrain, expect to pay more for the prep work. But that prep work is what makes the difference between a lawn that lasts and one that fails.
We give you a clear, upfront estimate with no hidden fees. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before we start.
Spring and fall are the best times for sod installation in Holcombville, NY. The temperatures are moderate, and there’s usually enough rain to help the sod establish without constant watering.
Summer installation is possible, but it’s riskier. Extreme heat stresses new sod, and you’ll need to water more frequently to keep it alive. Winter installation isn’t an option—we can’t lay sod on frozen ground, and it won’t root properly in cold soil.
If you’re building a new home, plan your lawn installation for late spring or early fall. That gives the sod the best chance to take root before extreme weather hits.
New sod typically takes two to three weeks to establish roots if it’s watered properly. During that time, you’ll need to water daily—sometimes twice a day if it’s hot and dry.
After the first two weeks, you can start reducing the watering frequency. By week four, the sod should be rooted enough that you can walk on it without causing damage. Full establishment takes about six weeks, at which point your lawn is ready for regular use and mowing.
The key is consistent watering during that first two-week window. Miss a day, and you risk sections dying off. We’ll give you a watering schedule when we finish the installation so you know exactly what to do.
Yes, but it requires proper grading and sometimes additional drainage work. Slopes can cause erosion and water runoff issues if they’re not managed correctly during lawn installation in Holcombville, NY.
We’ll assess the slope and determine whether we need to regrade sections of your yard, install a swale to redirect water, or add erosion control measures. Sod can be installed on moderate slopes, but steep slopes may need terracing or retaining walls to prevent washout.
If your property has drainage problems now, they’ll only get worse after a heavy rain if the lawn isn’t installed correctly. We handle the excavation and grading work to make sure water moves where it’s supposed to.
Yes. Old grass, weeds, and roots need to be removed before new sod goes down. If you lay sod over existing grass, the old layer will decompose, create air pockets, and prevent the new sod from rooting properly.
We strip the old lawn, grade the soil, and make sure the surface is level and smooth. If the soil is compacted or nutrient-poor, we’ll address that before installation. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons DIY sod jobs fail.
Proper soil prep is the difference between sod that establishes in two weeks and sod that never fully takes root. We don’t skip steps.
Yes. If you’re building a new home in Holcombville, NY, we’re already doing your land clearing, site prep, and grading. Adding lawn installation means you don’t need to bring in a separate contractor later.
We handle the entire process—from clearing the lot and prepping the foundation area to final grading and sod installation. That saves you time, coordination headaches, and the risk of one contractor blaming another if something goes wrong.
Most new construction sites have compacted soil from heavy equipment. We know how to address that during the grading phase so your lawn has a fighting chance. One contractor, one timeline, one point of contact.
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