You’re not just paying for grass. You’re paying for proper site prep, correct grading, and soil work that prevents the headaches most coastal properties deal with later.
Paradise Beach sits on sandy soil with a high water table. That means if your lawn isn’t installed with the right foundation, you’ll see pooling water, uneven settling, and patchy growth within the first year. We handle the excavation and grading before the sod goes down, so drainage works and roots actually take hold.
This is backyard lawn installation and front yard lawn installation that starts below the surface. Most lawn companies skip the hard part. We do the hard part first, because that’s what makes the difference between a lawn that looks good for a season and one that holds up for years.
We started as a logging operation in 1997 and moved into full-time excavation in 2020. Now we’re a family business—Josh and his son run jobs together, and Josh is on-site for almost every project.
We’re not a lawn company that dabbles in site work. We’re excavators who know how to prep land correctly, especially in coastal areas like Paradise Beach, NY where soil conditions require more than a rake and some topsoil. That background matters when you’re dealing with drainage, grading, and compaction issues that most installers don’t even think about.
You’ll work directly with people who’ve spent decades in the ground. No middlemen. No rotating crews. Just honest work from people who plan to be around long after your lawn is in.
We start with a site visit to look at your soil, drainage, and grading. If there are low spots, standing water, or compaction issues, we’ll tell you what needs to happen before sod installation makes sense.
Next comes excavation and site prep. We remove debris, level the area, and bring in quality topsoil if your existing base won’t support healthy growth. Then we grade for proper drainage—this is critical in Paradise Beach, NY where water doesn’t just disappear into the ground like it does inland.
Once the base is right, we install the sod. We source quality turf, lay it tight, and make sure edges are clean and seams are staggered. Then we walk you through watering schedules and what to expect in the first few weeks. The goal is a lawn that establishes fast and stays healthy without constant intervention.
If you want flower bed installation or tree planting service added to the project, we handle that too. It’s easier to do it all at once while equipment is on-site and the ground is already prepped.
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Every professional lawn installation in Paradise Beach, NY includes site evaluation, grading, soil prep, and sod installation. We don’t just drop grass on dirt and call it done.
You get proper excavation if the ground is uneven or poorly drained. You get topsoil brought in if what’s there won’t support growth. You get grading that moves water away from your foundation and prevents low spots where puddles form. And you get sod that’s fresh, installed correctly, and given the best chance to root in fast.
We also handle new flower bed design and installation if you want planting areas integrated into the layout. Same goes for tree planting service—we can add shade trees, privacy screens, or ornamental plantings as part of the overall plan. It’s all easier to coordinate when one crew handles the whole project instead of bouncing between multiple contractors.
Paradise Beach properties deal with sandy soil and coastal moisture. That’s not a problem if the installation accounts for it. If it doesn’t, you’ll spend the next few years trying to fix what should’ve been done right the first time.
Sod installation in Paradise Beach, NY typically runs between $1 and $3 per square foot for straightforward jobs. If your property needs significant grading, drainage work, or soil replacement, that number can go up to $4 to $6 per square foot depending on what’s required.
Most residential lawns in the area fall between 1,500 and 4,000 square feet. That puts total project costs somewhere between $2,000 and $8,000 for a complete professional lawn installation, including prep work and materials.
The bigger factor isn’t the sod itself—it’s what happens before the sod goes down. If your yard has drainage issues, uneven grading, or poor soil, skipping that work to save money up front just means you’ll pay more later to fix problems that could’ve been avoided. We give you a clear estimate after looking at your property so there’s no guessing.
Spring and fall are the best windows for sod installation in Paradise Beach, NY. Cooler temperatures and more consistent moisture help new sod establish roots without the stress of summer heat or winter freezes.
That said, we install lawns year-round when conditions allow. If you’re building a new home or wrapping up a construction project on a timeline, waiting six months for ideal weather isn’t always realistic. We monitor soil conditions and weather patterns to make sure the sod has a fair shot no matter when it goes in.
Summer installations are possible, but they require more aggressive watering in the first few weeks. Winter installations are rare and depend on ground conditions—you can’t grade frozen soil or expect roots to establish when temperatures stay below freezing for long stretches. We’ll tell you honestly whether your timing works or if it makes sense to wait a few weeks.
Paradise Beach sits on sandy coastal soil with a high water table. Sand drains fast, but it also doesn’t hold nutrients or moisture the way loam does. That means sod installed on pure sand struggles to establish deep roots and needs constant watering just to stay alive.
The water table adds another layer. Dig down a few feet in most yards here and you’ll hit water. That’s great for wells, but it complicates excavation and grading work. If the base isn’t compacted correctly or drainage isn’t planned for, you end up with settling, low spots, and standing water after heavy rain.
We handle this by bringing in quality topsoil to create a root zone that actually supports grass. We also grade for positive drainage so water moves away from your foundation and doesn’t pool in the yard. It’s more work than a standard lawn installation, but it’s the only way to get results that last in this area.
Yes. We work around driveways, patios, existing trees, and landscaping features all the time. The key is protecting what’s already there while prepping the areas that need new grass.
We’re careful with equipment placement and grading transitions so you don’t end up with damage to hardscaping or root zones. If there are mature trees on the property, we keep heavy machinery outside the drip line and avoid compacting soil around the root system. For areas near structures, we make sure grading slopes away to prevent water from moving toward foundations or basement walls.
If you’re planning flower bed installation or new planting areas as part of the project, we can integrate those into the layout so everything flows together. It’s easier to do that work while we’re already on-site with equipment than to come back later and try to retrofit beds into an established lawn.
New sod typically takes two to three weeks to root into the soil if it’s watered correctly and installed during a reasonable season. You’ll be able to walk on it lightly after about two weeks, but it’s best to avoid heavy traffic for the first month.
The first week is critical. You need to keep the sod moist without overwatering to the point of creating soggy conditions. That usually means watering two to three times a day for short intervals, depending on temperature and sun exposure. After the first week, you can start backing off frequency as the roots take hold.
Paradise Beach’s sandy soil actually helps with establishment in some ways—roots penetrate sand easier than clay. But sand also dries out faster, so you can’t skip watering schedules and expect the sod to survive. We walk you through exactly what to do after installation so you’re not guessing. Most lawns look fully established within six to eight weeks if everything goes according to plan.
Most residential lawn installations in Paradise Beach, NY don’t require permits unless you’re doing significant grading, adding retaining walls, or altering drainage patterns that affect neighboring properties. We know what triggers permit requirements in Nassau County and handle that process if your project needs it.
If permits are required, we pull them and make sure all work meets local codes. That includes erosion control measures, stormwater management, and any other regulations that apply to your specific property. You don’t have to deal with the town or county—we handle that coordination.
For straightforward sod installation and basic site prep, permits usually aren’t necessary. But if your project involves more complex excavation, drainage systems, or regrading near property lines, we’ll let you know up front what’s required and build that timeline into the schedule. No surprises.
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