Lawn Installation Saratoga County, Warren County and Washington County, NY

Site evaluation comes first. We look at existing grade, drainage patterns, soil composition, and how water moves across your property. This tells us what needs to happen before any sod goes down. Grading and excavation create the proper slope – typically 1-2% away from structures to protect your foundation. We remove old grass or debris, address any low spots that would hold water, and establish the contours that will keep your yard functional. Soil preparation involves bringing in quality topsoil if needed, amending clay-heavy soil with organic matter, and creating that 4-6 inch depth that roots need to establish properly. We’re not just spreading a thin layer over hard ground and hoping for the best. Compaction and settling get handled before installation, not after. We firm the soil enough to prevent future settling but keep it loose enough for root penetration. Then we let it settle naturally or with irrigation so we’re not dealing with dips and low spots after your lawn is in. Sod installation itself happens quickly once the prep is done. We lay the sod with tight seams, stagger the joints, and roll it to ensure good contact with the soil. But by this point, the hard work is finished. The installation is just the final step in a process that started with proper excavation and grading.