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Virginia Class A Licensed Contractor • DPOR License No. 2705190894 (RBC) • Fully Insured
At Turf's Up Contracting we handle sod installation, artificial turf, concrete and paver patios, fence installation, and grading and drainage across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Hampton Roads. Virginia Class A licensed and fully insured since 2008. We work with you from the first estimate through the finished job - on time, on budget, and built to last.
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Turf's Up Sod & Contracting, the next best thing to having a Virginia Beach Sod Farm, we also supply Saint Augustine Sod, Zeon Zoysia Sod, Tif Tuf Bermuda. We offer full service prep, Sod Delivery, Sod Installation. Sod Near Me. Call Today! 757-655-1889 Serving Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads since 2008 — 18 years of sod, turf, and hardscape experience.
Sod Installation in Portsmouth, VA
Turf's Up Contracting has been installing sod across South Hampton Roads since 2008, and Portsmouth is part of our regular service area. Portsmouth's mix of sandy and clay soil types and humid Tidewater climate make proper grading and soil prep essential for a lawn that lasts — which is exactly where we start on every project.
Why Portsmouth Homeowners Choose Turf's Up
Portsmouth spans a wide range of conditions, from the historic streets of Olde Towne and Port Norfolk to the larger lots of Churchland and Sterling Point. We bring the same full-service approach to every job: site evaluation, grading, drainage correction, soil amendment, and professional sod installation.
Grass Varieties for Portsmouth Lawns
We install Zeon Zoysia, Empire Zoysia, TifTuf Bermuda, Tifway 419 Bermuda, Palmetto St. Augustine, and Tall Fescue — all selected for performance in Portsmouth's Zone 8a climate.
Our Portsmouth Sod Installation Process
We follow the same thorough process on every Portsmouth job: site assessment, grading to proper drainage slope, soil amendment for Portsmouth's variable soil conditions, fresh sod delivery and installation, and a complete watering schedule walkthrough before we leave.
What Sod Installation Costs in Portsmouth
Most sod companies will not put a number on a web page. Here are ours. Bermuda and Tall Fescue run $2.00 to $2.15 per square foot installed. Zoysia and St. Augustine run $2.65 to $2.85 per square foot installed. Those are full-service prices covering existing turf removal, grading, soil prep, sod, installation and a walkthrough of your watering schedule. They are not sod-only prices with the hard work quoted separately later. What moves the number inside those ranges is how much old turf has to come out, how much grade correction the yard needs, access for equipment, and whether drainage has to be fixed before anything goes down. A firm price comes from a free on-site estimate where we measure and look at the ground.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Portsmouth
Churchland, Olde Towne, Port Norfolk, Park View, Cradock, Westhaven, Waterview, Simonsdale, Hodges Manor, Cavalier Manor, Sterling Point, and the neighborhoods along High Street and Portsmouth Boulevard. Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in Hampton Roads and the ground changes across it. Lots near the Elizabeth River and its creeks can sit low and hold water. Older neighborhoods often have compacted soil and mature trees that shade the lawn. Churchland lots tend to be larger and more open. The same sod laid on those yards behaves differently, which is why we grade and prep to the yard in front of us rather than to a formula.
When to Install Sod in Portsmouth
Sod can be installed almost year-round in Hampton Roads, but the timing changes how fast it roots. Spring, April through June, is the best window for warm-season grasses: soil is warming, the grass is actively growing, and roots are down well before summer heat arrives. Early fall, September and October, is the best window for Tall Fescue and still works well for Zoysia and Bermuda, with cooler air, warm soil and less watering pressure on you. Summer installs work but demand more water, and we do them regularly with good results provided you follow the schedule closely. Winter installs are possible on dormant sod: it will not green up until spring, but it roots over the winter and you start the season with an established lawn.
FAQ
Q: How much does sod installation cost in Portsmouth, VA?
A: Bermuda and Tall Fescue run $2.00 to $2.15 per square foot installed. Zoysia and St. Augustine run $2.65 to $2.85 per square foot installed. Those are full-service prices covering turf removal, grading, soil prep, sod and installation. What moves the number inside those ranges is how much old turf has to come out, how much grade correction the yard needs, and whether drainage has to be fixed first. Contact us for a free on-site estimate and we will measure your yard and give you a firm price.
Q: What's the best grass for Portsmouth's clay-heavy soil?
A: Portsmouth has more variable soil than the sandier coastal areas of Virginia Beach — some neighborhoods have heavier clay content. Zeon Zoysia and TifTuf Bermuda both perform well across Portsmouth's soil range, but we recommend a soil assessment as part of your free estimate to confirm the best fit for your specific property.
Q: Do you serve all of Portsmouth?
A: Yes — we install sod throughout Portsmouth including Churchland, Olde Towne, Port Norfolk, Cradock, Westhaven, and Cavalier Manor.
Book your free on-site estimate at turfsupsod.com — no phone tag required.
Q: How long does new sod take to root?
A: In growing season, expect shallow rooting in 10 to 14 days and solid establishment in about 4 to 6 weeks. You should not be able to lift a corner by hand after two weeks. Dormant winter installs root slowly and establish in spring.
Q: How much should I water new sod?
A: Daily for the first two weeks, enough to keep the soil beneath the sod damp rather than the surface wet. Taper to every other day in week three, then move to a normal deep and infrequent schedule. Most new sod that fails, fails from watering, and it is entirely avoidable. We walk you through it before we leave.
Q: Do you remove the old grass first?
A: Yes. On a full installation we remove existing turf and weeds rather than laying over the top. Sod laid over old grass roots poorly and the weeds come back through it.
Q: Can I install sod myself?
A: Yes, and we deliver sod on its own if you want to. Be honest with yourself about the prep, though. The laying is the easy part. Removing old turf, correcting grade and preparing soil is the work, and it is what determines whether the lawn lasts.
Q: How soon can we walk on it?
A: Keep traffic off for the first two weeks while it roots. Light foot traffic after that. Hold off on heavy use, pets running on it, and play equipment until about week four.