A Finished Lawn, in a Single Day.

Transforming Lawns Across the Waterloo Region with Premium, Fast-Rooting Sod

Skip the wait of grass seed. We provide expert sod installation services tailored for Ontario’s unique climate. Whether you need an old, patchy lawn replaced or a brand-new lawn installed, our local crew guarantees a lush, green finish from day one.

  • Professional Sod Installation
  • New Lawn Installation
  • Complete Sod Replacement
  • Expert Grading & Soil Prep

Sod Cost Calculator

Rough estimate

Please enter in the field boxes below the surface area of your front yard and/or back yard requiring sodding, in square feet (ft2).

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Current Sod Installation Rates

Surface Area (ft²)Rate
Up to 499 ft²$1,750 (Flat Rate)
500 - 599 ft²$3.61 / ft²
600 - 699 ft²$3.10 / ft²
700 - 799 ft²$2.89 / ft²
800 - 899 ft²$2.59 / ft²
900 - 999 ft²$2.49 / ft²
1000 - 1099 ft²$2.26 / ft²
1100+ ft²$2.15 / ft²

Why Choose Right On Sod For Your New Lawn?

Competitive Local Pricing


Get an accurate, upfront cost for your sod installation. We provide transparent quotes based on your exact square footage and soil prep needs.

Local Sodding Experts


With 30+ years of combined experience, our specialized crew knows exactly how to grade, prep, and lay sod that thrives in the Ontario climate.

Premium Farm-Fresh Sod


We source the highest-quality, locally grown grass sod. It is cut fresh to ensure it roots quickly, resists weeds, and gives you an instant green lawn.

Fast & Efficient Installation


Using professional grading equipment and a streamlined process, we minimize downtime and can completely transform your yard in just a matter of days.

OUR EXPERT SERVICES

Our Professional Sodding Services


Whether you are dealing with a dead, patchy yard or starting fresh with a brand-new build, Right On Sod provides comprehensive grading, preparation, and sod installation services across Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.

Premium Sod Installation

Premium sod installation

Transform your bare dirt into a lush, green lawn instantly. We provide professional sod laying services tailored to thrive in the Waterloo Region’s climate

Grub Control

Grub control

Say goodbye to dead, patchy, or weed-infested grass. We handle the complete tear-out of your old lawn, professional re-grading, and the installation of fresh, healthy sod.

Lawn Replacement

Lawn replacement

Perfect for new construction homes and complete backyard renovations. We build a strong foundation with premium topsoil before installing fast-rooting grass.

Commercial Sod Installation

Commercial sod installation

Need sod for a business, builder project, or managed property? View our commercial sod installation services.

Lawn Grading

Dump trailer loaded with screened topsoil parked on a driveway beside a house

A beautiful, long-lasting lawn starts from the ground up. Our expert team ensures proper leveling, optimal drainage, and soil enrichment for deep root growth.

Lawn Fertilization

Established front lawn beside a paver driveway and walkway

Keep your new turf healthy and vibrant all season long. We provide specialized fertilization and post-installation care designed to feed Kentucky Bluegrass and protect your Waterloo Region lawn against harsh weather.

Lawn Repair

Dump trailer loaded with screened topsoil parked on a driveway beside a house

Don’t let a few dead patches ruin your property’s curb appeal. We expertly cut out damaged sections, prep the soil, and blend fresh, premium sod seamlessly into your existing Kitchener or Waterloo lawn.

How It Works

From your first message to a finished lawn, most residential jobs run start to finish in a single day.

1

Tell us about your yard

Send the size and a photo, or just your address. We respond within one hour.

2

We measure on site

Every quote is measured in person, never from satellite imagery. Access, disposal volume and soil depth are what move the number.

3

Installed in a single day

Old turf out, screened topsoil in, graded and fertilised, then 100% Kentucky Bluegrass laid the same morning it is cut at the farm.

4

We water it before we leave

The first watering matters more than any that follow, so we do that one for you. After that the lawn is yours.

WATERLOO REGION LAWN TRANSFORMATIONS

What Our Sod Installation Clients Are Saying


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Ethan Wilson
4 weeks ago
Landscape work was good and I really liked it
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K Novak
3 months ago
Even though Evan was not able to complete my landscape project as planned(due to unforeseen circumstances), he’s gone above and beyond to make it right by crediting me out of pocket towards the cost of the project so I can still get it done on my own timeline through another provider. I really appreciate his professionalism and support. Hope to access his services sometime in the future!
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TheShadiest Wood
3 months ago
Evan and the crew were awesome, completed a large side yard in a day. Had to work around an odd shapes flower bed, river stone path and the sod came out amazing. Side of the house looks like a golf course! Well done guys! Thank you
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Bruce W
3 months ago
Evan is reasonably priced ,thoroughly explained everything, his crew Emanuel and Kevin are professional, polite and ensure you are satisfied
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Sumi Nag
3 months ago
Evan and team were exceptional in their job. The whole process was made so simple and easy. It is really a pleasure to work with you guys. I recommend them highly.
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Sylvie Thibeault
4 months ago
Evan and his team are punctual, professional, friendly and they are experts! Before n after pictures, for you to see. I haven't had lawn in over 20 years, too many trees no sun, and now it's beautiful, thank to Rightonsod

Lawn Transformations in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge

Our Recent Lawn Transformations Across the Waterloo Region


Browse our recent sod installation and lawn replacement projects across the Waterloo Region. See how we turn bare dirt, weeds, and dead grass into perfectly lush, green lawns in just a matter of days.

Where We Install Sod Across the Waterloo Region

Right On Sod works out of Kitchener and covers the surrounding cities and townships as standard, with no separate travel charge inside that area. That matters more than it sounds, because the ground genuinely changes as you move across this region. Compacted clay till sits under the newer subdivisions on Waterloo’s west side. The river flats at Bridgeport hold moisture well into spring. Shallow soil over limestone defines much of Galt. A crew that has only ever worked one soil type will quote all three the same way, and the lawn pays for that later.

Our largest markets are Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, along with Guelph, Hamilton, Toronto and the townships of Woolwich and North Dumfries. Within Cambridge we publish separate pages for Preston, Hespeler and Galt, because the three former towns kept their own lot sizes, tree cover and drainage patterns long after amalgamation in 1973.

Closer to home we cover the Kitchener neighbourhoods of Doon South, Stanley Park, Forest Heights, Bridgeport, Chicopee, Huron Park, Laurentian Hills, Williamsburg and Idlewood, plus Vista Hills, Westmount and Clair Hills in Waterloo. Each of those pages sets out the specific soil conditions, housing stock and lawn problems we actually encounter on those streets, so you can see what your own job is likely to involve before you call.

If your street is not named above, phone anyway. The boundary is a service radius rather than a wall, and we will tell you honestly on the call whether we can reach you rather than after quoting.

Timing matters as much as location. Late April through early June and late August into October are the two windows when cool air over still-warm ground lets roots knit fastest, and they are also when our schedule fills first. Midsummer installations succeed perfectly well, but they demand disciplined daily watering while the turf establishes, so we will tell you honestly at quoting whether waiting a few weeks would give you a materially better lawn. We would rather book you into the right window than sell you turf that struggles through its first August.

Whichever community you are in, the job is quoted the same way: measured on site, itemised line by line, and priced on what the ground actually needs rather than on a flat rate applied across the region. No travel surcharge, no delivery fee added afterwards, and no estimate produced from a satellite photograph.

Tractor-mounted sod harvester lifting rolls of turf on a sod farm field
Backyard lawn beside a fenced swimming pool area
landscaper working on lawn grading
WE ARE RIGHT ON SOD INC

COMMITTED TO EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS


The local sodding experts at Right On Sod Inc. will customize a lawn replacement plan perfectly suited for your property’s soil, grading, and sunlight needs.

We focus exactly on what we do best: premium sod installation and complete lawn transformations. For over a decade, our specialized crew has delivered consistently excellent results across Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge. From deep soil preparation and expert grading to laying farm-fresh sod, we guarantee a hassle-free experience and a lush, thriving yard. Whenever you need us, we’re always just a phone call, email, or text away.

Sod Installation Questions, Answered

The five things homeowners in the Waterloo Region ask us most before booking.

What does sod installation cost in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge?

Most residential work runs between $1.65 and $3.50 per square foot installed, including tear-out of the old lawn, imported screened topsoil, grading and farm-fresh turf. Where your property lands inside that band comes down to three measurable things: how much old turf has to leave the site, how much soil has to arrive, and how easily our equipment can reach the work. See the full cost breakdown.

How long does the installation take?

A single day on most residential lots. Sod is cut fresh at the farm the morning it is installed and needs to go down within about twelve hours, so the whole job is planned around laying it the same day.

What is included in the price?

Removal of two inches of old sod, up to three inches of screened topsoil, grading, starter fertiliser, 100% Kentucky Bluegrass, rolling with a 400 lb roller, and the first watering. We do not rototill, because it mixes old weed seed back into the new soil.

How do I water it once you leave?

For the first week, two to four times a day, enough to keep the sod and the top layer of soil consistently moist. Water too little and the seams dry out and shrink; too much and the roots stay shallow. Read the full watering schedule.

Which areas do you cover?

Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge are our largest markets, and we cover the surrounding cities and townships as standard with no separate travel charge inside that area.

For A Beautiful New Lawn? Get A Free Estimate.


Ready to transform your outdoor space? Right On Sod inc offers expert services for all your sod installation needs. Schedule your consultation today and let us create your dream lawn!

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