How many square feet does a roll of sod cover?

GTA sod rolls cover roughly 9 to 10 square feet each and cost $3.50 to $8.00 per roll before delivery (Sodding GTA). So a 1,000 square foot lawn needs about 100 to 112 rolls. Delivery from GTA-area sod farms like Greenhorizons, Brookdale, Turf Care and King Sod runs $80 to $200 per load (Khanscapes).

How much does sod cost installed in Toronto?

Professionally installed sod runs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot in the GTA (Sodding GTA), and full-service Toronto quotes that include basic prep run $1.90 to $4.25 (JHC Landscaping). Farm-direct material alone is only $0.35 to $0.90 per square foot, which means labour, prep and disposal make up roughly 60 to 75 percent of an installed quote.

What extras should I budget beyond the sod itself?

Old sod removal and disposal runs $0.25 to $2.00 per square foot standalone (JHC Landscaping), topsoil supplied and spread costs $300 to $500 per 1,000 square feet (Khanscapes), and grading runs $0.40 to $3.00 per square foot (SB Excavation). Small yards also pay a premium: per-square-foot rates rise sharply below about 500 square feet.

Is seeding cheaper than sod?

Much cheaper upfront: professional seeding runs $0.50 to $1.25 per square foot versus $1.50 to $3.50 for installed sod, and DIY seed materials are just $0.05 to $0.10. The trade-off is time and risk, since sod is usable in 2 to 3 weeks while seed takes 4 to 6 months. See our sod vs seed comparison for the full breakdown.

Sod Calculator: How Much Sod Do You Need, and What Will It Cost? (2026)

Last updated: July 23, 2026By YardQuote Research TeamReviewed by Yevhenii Kuznietsov, Founder of YardQuote

Measure your lawn, multiply length by width, and divide by the 9 to 10 square feet a GTA sod roll covers: that is your roll count. A typical 1,000 square foot Toronto yard needs about 100 to 112 rolls and costs $1,500 to $3,500 professionally installed, per Sodding GTA. The calculator below does the math against published GTA rates.

How much sod do you need?

Length (feet)Width (feet)

For an L-shaped or irregular yard, measure each rectangular section separately and add the results together.

Your estimate for 1,000 sq ft

100–112 rolls (each covers ~9–10 sq ft, per Sodding GTA)

DIY sod, farm-direct ($0.35–$0.90/sq ft, ISR Gardening (farm-direct)): $350–$900
Sod farm delivery, per load (Khanscapes): $80–$200
Professionally installed ($1.50–$3.50/sq ft, Sodding GTA): $1,500–$3,500
Full-service ($1.90–$4.25/sq ft, JHC Landscaping (incl. basic prep)): $1,900–$4,250

Estimates multiply your area by published GTA price ranges. Old-lawn removal, topsoil and grading are separate line items (see the cost guide). Prices are before 13% HST.

How does the calculator work?

YardQuote compiled sod pricing from named GTA sources (July 2026): roll coverage and installed rates from Sodding GTA, full-service rates from JHC Landscaping, farm-direct material from ISR Gardening and delivery from Khanscapes. The calculator multiplies your area by those published ranges; nothing is modelled or invented. Old-lawn removal, topsoil and grading are separate line items, priced row by row in our sod installation cost guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet does a roll of sod cover?: GTA sod rolls cover roughly 9 to 10 square feet each and cost $3.50 to $8.00 per roll before delivery (Sodding GTA). So a 1,000 square foot lawn needs about 100 to 112 rolls. Delivery from GTA-area sod farms like Greenhorizons, Brookdale, Turf Care and King Sod runs $80 to $200 per load (Khanscapes).
How much does sod cost installed in Toronto?: Professionally installed sod runs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot in the GTA (Sodding GTA), and full-service Toronto quotes that include basic prep run $1.90 to $4.25 (JHC Landscaping). Farm-direct material alone is only $0.35 to $0.90 per square foot, which means labour, prep and disposal make up roughly 60 to 75 percent of an installed quote.
What extras should I budget beyond the sod itself?: Old sod removal and disposal runs $0.25 to $2.00 per square foot standalone (JHC Landscaping), topsoil supplied and spread costs $300 to $500 per 1,000 square feet (Khanscapes), and grading runs $0.40 to $3.00 per square foot (SB Excavation). Small yards also pay a premium: per-square-foot rates rise sharply below about 500 square feet.
Is seeding cheaper than sod?: Much cheaper upfront: professional seeding runs $0.50 to $1.25 per square foot versus $1.50 to $3.50 for installed sod, and DIY seed materials are just $0.05 to $0.10. The trade-off is time and risk, since sod is usable in 2 to 3 weeks while seed takes 4 to 6 months. See our sod vs seed comparison for the full breakdown.

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