Sod, Paver and Drainage Questions

First we take out the old grass and weeds. Then we grade the ground smooth, lay fresh-cut sod and water it in. If the sprinklers need work, we can fix or add irrigation for the new lawn. Sod replacement can cover the whole yard or just the bad sections.

St. Augustine sod is Florida's most common lawn grass, and some kinds handle shade. Zoysia sod grows dense and slow, so it needs less mowing. Bahia sod suits big, sandy lots, even ones without irrigation. Bermuda sod wants full sun and stands up to kids and dogs.

Every job is priced after we look at it. For sod, the yard's size and the grass you pick drive the price, along with the tear-out and grading. On paver and drainage jobs, the size of the job and access to the yard matter most. Call or text (386) 238-9215, and your free quote comes to you in writing.

Yes, we sell fresh-cut sod by the pallet. Have it delivered to your home, or call for the yard location to pick it up. Get the ground ready first, and lay the sod the day it arrives. The UF/IFAS Extension says sod on a pallet lasts less than 48 hours in summer.

Water it every morning for the first two weeks so it does not dry out. The St. Johns River Water Management District lets new sod be watered on any day for its first 30 days. A 2026 water shortage order put Flagler County on tighter rules, with no watering from eight in the morning to six in the evening Check the District's current rules for your county.

Give new sod 3 to 5 weeks before the first mowing. It is ready when the roots hold and the edges no longer lift. The UF/IFAS Extension says to wait at least 30 days to fertilize, and most sod is fed at the farm. In Volusia County, fertilizer with nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied from June 1 to September 30.

New sod sits on top of the problem, so the ground has to drain first. USDA soil maps rate much of the land in Ormond Beach as poorly drained sand. Around here, June to September brings more than half of the year's rain. We regrade low spots and add drainage pipe or a French drain where the water needs a way out.

We lay pavers for patios, walkways, pool decks, fire pits and driveways, travertine included. We build retaining walls in block and stone, and grading is our specialty. We also handle irrigation, rock and mulch beds, landscape lighting, land clearing and yard cleanouts.

We are based in Ormond Beach and work about 30 miles around it, across Volusia and Flagler counties. That takes in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach. Holly Hill, South Daytona, Ormond-by-the-Sea, Flagler Beach, Edgewater and DeLand are in our area too. Call or text with the address if you are not sure.