average cost to install sod
1 Professional sod installation typically costs $500 to $1,000 for a 2,000 sq. ft. or smaller lawn. 2  Per square foot installation costs average $.50 to $1.00.3  Installing sod on smaller lawns tends to cost more per square foot.4  Installation charges usually cover delivery but may not cover prep work or tear out/haul away. Expect to pay $0.15 to $1.00 per square foot (depending on grass variety) for sod that you pick up. 2  Delivered sod can cost an additional $100 to $300 or so per load. 3  DIY tool rental might run $200 to $300 (for a rototiller, sod cutter, lawn roller, sod tiller, fertilizer spreader, and tamper).