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Winnipeg is full of big lawns and beautiful green spaces—and a lot of that is thanks to sod.
We are a professional sod installer in Winnipeg and the surrounding area (sod is a combination of grass seed and soil sold in rolls). Beautify your lawn, create a lush, green lawn, and increase the value of your property with our healthy, durable Kentucky Bluegrass sod—grown to withstand Winnipeg’s harsh climate! Enjoy the benefits of healthy sod, such as improved air quality, lower water requirements, and immediate visual appeal.

Our Sod Installation Services

Our Sod Installation Services

Kentucky Bluegrass is by far the most popular type of sod in Winnipeg. With incredible winter hardiness and good drought tolerance, it grows well in almost any type of well-drained soil. Our sod is made up of 100% Kentucky Bluegrass in rich mineral soil.

Once your sod is installed, feel free to over seed with other types of grass. Some grasses that are complementary to Kentucky Bluegrass include Creeping Red Fescue and Perennial Ryeseed—they both grow wonderfully in Winnipeg, and seeding multiple grasses will make your lawn more resilient (and beautiful).


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All Winnipeg Lawn Care Plans Include:


Site evaluation and measurement

Before ordering and installing the sod, we evaluate your property.
This process includes:

  • Finding obstacles such as tree roots
  • Identifying potential drainage issues
  • Measuring the total footage of the project

Accuracy is essential here—we use the total square footage to determine how much sod we need to order.

Soil testing and preparation

As part of our site evaluation services, we’ll test your soil to ensure that it’s ready for the sod. We’ll test your soil’s:

  • pH levels
  • Nutrient contents
  • Moisture

It is important to treat the soil underneath to promote healthier sod growth. While initial treatments are included during installation, additional fertilizer applied after a month can enhance results.

We’ll also prepare your soil, adding lime if it’s too acidic and sulphur if it’s too alkaline. When the soil is too dry, we recommend watering it for a day or two before the sod is installed.

Removing existing grass and debris

In order to install the sod, we first remove any existing grass on the property, as well as any weeds, debris, and other obstacles that might impede laying the sod. Using a sod cutter for removing old turf ensures thorough preparation, which is crucial for the health and longevity of the new sod. Depending on the project, we may do this a day or two before the sod is laid to give us a chance to grade and prepare the soil.

Installing sod

Once the soil is prepared, we install the sod. Using peat sod, delivered fresh and in larger rolls, helps retain moisture and provides a more professional appearance. The process involves laying out rolls of Kentucky Bluegrass sod in a special pattern that minimizes the appearance of gaps of dirt between rolls. Our Winnipeg sod installation pros will carefully lay out the sod so that trees and other elements of your landscape are incorporated seamlessly.

Rolling and watering

With the sod laid out, we use a sod roller in order to improve the contact between the grass’ roots and the soil. After rolling, we’ll thoroughly water your new lawn in order to promote growth.

Sod care after installation

We want your new lawn to thrive, so we’ll give you all the information you need to care for your new grass. Typically, we’ll lay sod late in the springtime; we recommend watering it twice a day, but here in Winnipeg, Mother Nature will often do the job for you in mid-to-late May.

You’ll want to mow your lawn about one week after it’s been installed. We’ll also give you recommendations for when to use fertilizer.

Benefits of Sod Installation

Sod is one of the most popular ways to get a beautiful and healthy lawn in Winnipeg. There are several benefits, including:

Higher property values

Properties with beautiful surroundings are valued higher

Better drainage

and a lower chance of basement flooding

Improved mental health

You’ve got a beautiful lawn to look at!

Creating a Resilient Yard

A yard that’s grown to withstand Winnipeg’s harsh spring and summer climate

An exciting hobby

Lawn care is a joy

And much more

A well-maintained lawn can significantly increase the value of your property. Sod installation is a quick and effective way to achieve a lush, green lawn that enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of your home. Unlike seeding, which can take weeks or even months to establish, sod provides instant results, making it an attractive option for homeowners looking to improve their landscape quickly.

Moreover, sod helps prevent soil erosion, reduces heat, and improves air quality, contributing to a healthier environment. It also requires less water than seeding, making it a more sustainable choice for your lawn.

Cleanr Property Maintenance ensures customer satisfaction and attention to detail in their projects by emphasizing proper installation techniques, maintaining quality standards, and educating clients on the best practices for sod installation.

Cost of Sod Installation in Winnipeg

Factors that influence the cost of sod installation

The cost of installing sod in Winnipeg varies depending on a number of factors. These factors include:

  • The size of the project
  • The quality of the soil
  • Obstacles that might impede work (leading to more labour hours)
  • The amount of grading required
  • Whether or not existing lawn must be removed
  • Whether or not weeding is needed
  • The installation of additional features (sprinkler systems, etc.)

The size of the project plays an interesting role—larger commercial projects are typically more expensive in total (there’s more sod to be laid), but less expensive by square foot. Contact us for commercial rates in Winnipeg.

Average cost of sod installation in Winnipeg

For residential customers, the average cost of installing sod ranges from \$3 to \$6 per square foot. The variance is higher for commercial customers, but the costs tend to be lower (as commercial properties tend to be much larger).

Tips to reduce the cost of sod installation

Homeowners can reduce the costs of installation by doing some prep work yourself—weeding, removing rocks and debris, and ensuring that the installers can easily access your yard.

Another way to reduce the cost of installation is to choose a trusted property maintenance company like Cleanr to install your sod for you. You’ll always get a great price and value from doing business with us.

Contact Us for Professional Sod Installation Services in Winnipeg

Looking for high-quality sod for your residential or commercial property in Winnipeg?

Look no further than Cleanr. You can trust our professionals to install healthy Kentucky Bluegrass sod—and to maintain your new yard all year round.

We’re located right here in Winnipeg, at 105 Melrose Avenue West. You can phone us at (204) 960-0246—let’s bring some life back into your yard!

Frequently Asked Questions


Generally, sod takes about two weeks to root. During this time, you should water it frequently and take care not to step on it.
You can mow your new lawn once it grows out enough to be mowed—usually about a week—but if possible, we recommend waiting about two weeks until the sod is fully rooted.

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