Pricing Sod and Topsoil Installation: Cost-Plus Method

For 1,340 sq ft sod + 4″ topsoil:

Example Cost Build-Up (GA market)

• Sod: $0.30/sf × 1,340 = $402
• Topsoil: 17 cu yd × $25 = $425
• Labor (2-man, 2 days): $400
• Overhead: $200
• Direct Cost Subtotal: $1,427
• Profit 30–35%: $428–$500
• Total: $1,850–$1,930 ($1.38–1.44/sf)

Adjust for local material costs, irrigation, access, and market rates. This is the “stay in business” floor.