Sod Installation London, Ontario
From bare dirt or patchy mess to a lush, instant lawn — proper grading, fresh topsoil and premium Ontario-grown sod, laid tight and rolled flat.
Great lawns aren't laid — they're prepared. The truth about sod installation in London, Ontario is that 80% of the result is decided before the first roll touches the ground. London's heavy clay subsoil drains poorly, compacts easily, and starves roots of oxygen, which is why so many new-subdivision lawns in places like Summerside, Hyde Park and north Masonville struggle within a year or two of the builder's install. JSQ Gardens does it differently: we grade your yard for proper drainage, build a real topsoil base, and lay fresh-cut premium sod the day it arrives from the farm.
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What Our Sod Service Includes
- Full property grading & levelling
- Topsoil application & soil prep
- Premium sod laying & rolling
Farm-Fresh Sod
We schedule delivery so sod is cut, delivered and installed within hours — never left drying on a pallet.
Drainage-First Grading
Water is directed away from your foundation and out of low spots before any sod goes down.
Real Topsoil Depth
A proper screened-topsoil base gives roots somewhere to go — the single biggest factor in long-term lawn health.
Tight Seams, Rolled Flat
Staggered joints, trimmed edges and a full roll for soil contact — no gaps, ridges or air pockets.
Why Grading Comes First
Before we order a single roll, we walk your property and look at where water actually goes. Many London yards — especially older lots in Byron and south London — have settled over decades, leaving birdbaths near patios and swampy corners along fence lines. We regrade with a gentle slope away from the house, fill low areas, knock down humps, and only then spread topsoil. Skipping this step is why cheap sod jobs turn into mosquito ponds and dead patches by August. If your grading problems are severe — water pooling against the foundation, or a botched job from a previous contractor — our hardscaping crew can correct it properly with regrading, swales or retaining solutions.
The Install Itself
On install day, we lightly moisten the prepared soil, then lay rolls brick-style with staggered seams, butting each edge tight without stretching. Edges along driveways, walkways and garden beds are knife-cut clean. Finally, we roll the whole lawn to press roots into soil and eliminate air gaps, and we leave you with a simple, honest watering schedule for the critical first three weeks. New sod in a typical London summer needs daily deep watering for the first two weeks — we'll tell you exactly how much and when, and we're a phone call away if anything looks off.
Timing Your Project
In Southwestern Ontario, the best sod windows are spring (late April to mid-June) and early fall (late August to early October), when warm soil and cooler air help roots knit fast with less water stress. Mid-summer installs are possible but demand strict watering discipline. We cover the full seasonal calendar in our guide to the best time to lay sod in London. Pairing new sod with fresh garden beds and edging at the same time is the fastest way to completely transform curb appeal in a single week.
Sod Installation FAQs
When is the best time to lay sod in London, Ontario?
Late April to mid-June and late August to early October are ideal — warm soil, moderate air temperatures and reliable rain. Summer installs work too with disciplined daily watering.
How soon can I walk on new sod?
Keep traffic off for about two weeks while roots knit, then light use is fine. Hold off on mowing until the sod resists a gentle tug — usually 14 to 21 days — and keep the first cut high.
How much should I water new sod?
Daily deep watering for the first two weeks so the soil beneath stays moist (not flooded), then taper to every two or three days in week three. We leave every client a written watering schedule tuned to the season.
Do you remove the old lawn first?
Yes — we strip the old turf and weeds, haul the material away, then grade and add topsoil. Laying sod over an old lawn is a shortcut that leads to uneven, poorly rooted results.
Can you fix the grading at the same time?
Absolutely — grading and levelling is built into our process. Low spots, slopes toward the foundation and contractor-error grading are corrected before any sod is laid.
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