Fresh Sod Delivery in Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
Looking for fresh sod delivery in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte, or the surrounding area? Venice Sod delivers fresh Florida sod directly to homes, contractors, landscaping projects, and jobsites throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Choose from Floratam St. Augustine, Bahia, Bitter Blue, and ProVista sod. Whether you’re repairing part of a lawn or replacing thousands of square feet, we’ll help make ordering and receiving your sod simple.
Fresh Sod Delivered Directly to Your Property
Getting fresh sod shouldn’t require finding a trailer, transporting heavy pallets, or making multiple trips. Venice Sod provides convenient sod delivery throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties, bringing fresh pallets directly to your property or jobsite.
We deliver sod for homeowners, landscapers, contractors, builders, property managers, and other customers throughout the area. Our sod pallets cover approximately 400 square feet per pallet, making it easy to estimate the quantity required for projects of almost any size.
Not sure how many pallets to order? Start with our Sod Calculator or read our complete guide explaining how many square feet a pallet of sod covers.
Please note: Venice Sod currently offers sod delivery rather than customer pickup.
How Sod Delivery Works
From choosing your grass to receiving your pallets, we’ve made ordering sod straightforward. Select the variety that fits your property, measure your lawn, place your order, and schedule delivery.
Before ordering, use our online sod calculator to estimate the number of pallets your lawn requires. Once you know your quantity and preferred grass variety, you can order sod online and select your delivery area.
Sod Delivery Prices by Area
Our standard delivery fee is based on the destination and is charged per delivery drop. This makes it easier to order multiple pallets without paying a separate delivery charge on every pallet.
| Delivery Area | Standard Delivery Fee |
|---|---|
| Venice | $175 |
| Wellen Park | $175 |
| Sarasota | $185 |
| Nokomis | $185 |
| Osprey | $185 |
| North Port | $150 |
| Englewood | $165 |
| Port Charlotte | $150 |
Standard delivery pricing applies to our normal service areas. Delivery fees may vary for unusual access conditions, special orders, or properties outside our standard delivery territory.
How Much Sod Do You Need?
Each Venice Sod pallet covers approximately 400 square feet. Start by measuring the square footage of every section of lawn receiving new sod, then add those areas together.
A simple starting calculation is:
Total Lawn Square Footage ÷ 400 = Approximate Number of Sod Pallets
800 Sq. Ft.
≈ 2 Pallets
1,200 Sq. Ft.
≈ 3 Pallets
2,000 Sq. Ft.
≈ 5 Pallets
4,000 Sq. Ft.
≈ 10 Pallets
Remember that curves, landscape beds, trimming, irregular areas, and cuts can affect the final amount required. See our sod pallet coverage guide for more detailed measuring instructions.
Fresh Sod Varieties Available for Delivery
Southwest Florida lawns deal with intense sun, heat, sandy soils, heavy summer rainfall, and seasonal dry conditions. Choosing a grass that fits your property, irrigation, appearance preferences, and maintenance expectations is important.
Floratam St. Augustine Sod
$325 / Pallet
A popular Florida lawn grass with broad blades, rich green color, and strong performance in sunny residential landscapes.
Bahia Sod
$225 / Pallet
An economical Florida grass known for drought tolerance and lower long-term irrigation demands once properly established.
Bitter Blue St. Augustine Sod
$425 / Pallet
A premium St. Augustine option known for an attractive blue-green color and dense turf appearance.
ProVista St. Augustine Sod
A premium improved St. Augustine variety with dense lateral growth and reduced vertical growth compared with traditional Floratam.
Not sure which grass belongs in your yard? Read our comparison of the best grass varieties for Sarasota, Florida before ordering.
Sod Delivery for Homeowners, Contractors & Property Managers
Homeowners
Replacing your front lawn, backyard, side yard, or a damaged section? Calculate the quantity you need and have fresh sod delivered directly to your property.
Landscapers & Contractors
Keep projects moving without spending valuable crew time sourcing and transporting pallets. We can deliver fresh sod directly to jobsites throughout our service area.
Property Managers
Order sod for rental properties, communities, commercial landscapes, common areas, and other managed properties throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
New Construction
Schedule sod delivery for new homes, landscape installations, renovations, and construction projects throughout Southwest Florida.
Prepare Your Property Before the Sod Arrives
Fresh sod should be installed promptly after delivery. Ideally, lawn removal, cleanup, grading, irrigation checks, and soil preparation should be completed before your sod arrives.
If you’re replacing an existing lawn, read Can You Lay Sod Over Existing Grass? before covering the old turf. Removing existing grass generally creates better soil contact and gives the new sod a better foundation for root establishment.
You can also follow our complete step-by-step guide to preparing your yard for new sod in Florida.
If you’d rather have the preparation handled for you, Venice Sod offers both sod removal and replacement and professional sod installation.
Sod Delivery Throughout Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
Venice Sod provides fresh sod delivery throughout our primary Sarasota and Charlotte County service area. Our regular delivery locations include:
If your property is close to our regular service area but isn’t listed above, contact Venice Sod to determine whether delivery is available to your location.
Need Sod Installation Too?
Getting fresh sod delivered is only part of a successful lawn replacement. Existing turf removal, grading, soil preparation, irrigation, proper placement, watering, and establishment can all affect the finished lawn.
If you don’t want to tackle the project yourself, Venice Sod can handle more than just delivery. Learn about our professional sod installation services or choose our sod removal and lawn replacement service for a more complete solution.
Sod Delivery FAQs
How much does sod delivery cost?
Standard delivery fees currently range from $150 to $185 per drop across our primary Sarasota and Charlotte County delivery areas, depending on the destination.
How many square feet are on a pallet of sod?
Venice Sod pallets cover approximately 400 square feet. Learn more in our sod pallet coverage guide.
How many pallets of sod do I need?
Divide your approximate lawn square footage by 400 as a starting point. You should also account for cuts, curves, landscape beds, and irregular areas. Use our Sod Calculator to estimate your order.
What types of sod do you deliver?
Venice Sod offers Bahia, Floratam St. Augustine, Bitter Blue St. Augustine, and ProVista St. Augustine.
Do you deliver sod to Sarasota?
Yes. We provide sod delivery in Sarasota as well as Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Wellen Park, North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte, and other locations within our delivery territory.
Do you deliver sod to Venice, Florida?
Yes. Venice is one of our primary sod delivery areas. Our standard Venice delivery fee is currently $175 per drop.
Do you deliver sod to North Port?
Yes. Venice Sod provides sod delivery to North Port, Florida. Our standard North Port delivery fee is currently $150 per drop.
Can I pick up sod instead of having it delivered?
At this time, Venice Sod is set up for delivery rather than customer pickup.
How quickly should sod be installed after delivery?
Fresh sod should be installed as promptly as practical after delivery. Have the lawn removal, grading, irrigation checks, and other preparation completed before your delivery whenever possible.
Do you install sod?
Yes. In addition to delivery, Venice Sod offers sod installation and complete sod removal and lawn replacement.
How much does a pallet of sod cost?
Current pricing varies by variety. Bahia starts at $225 per pallet, Floratam St. Augustine is $325 per pallet, and Bitter Blue is $425 per pallet. Delivery, the $10 pallet fee, and installation are additional. See our complete Florida sod pricing guide for more information.
Ready to Order Fresh Sod?
Choose your grass, calculate how much you need, and have fresh Florida sod delivered directly to your home, property, or jobsite in Sarasota or Charlotte County.