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Grading & Sod Installation Cost in Anniston & Oxford, AL (2026)

Typical price for 10,000 sq ft of laser grading, topsoil and Bermuda sod in Anniston & Oxford, AL: about $14,018 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Materials & Supplies
$6,174
Paint, sod, chemicals or supplies for the job
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Prep & Site Work
$4,126
Prep work, protection and setup
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$14,018
Complete job by a local pro
= All rows below, installed price

Prices updated Oct 2026

A fair bid from a local builder in Anniston & Oxford, AL should land between $11,915 and $16,822, about 15% below to 20% above this estimate. Quotes for the same building can vary widely, so get 3 quotes on the same spec. If one is outside this range, ask what it includes or leaves out.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Laser grading & drainage shapingSkid-steer with laser level, positive slope from house10,000 sq ft$0$693$832
2Screened topsoil (2")Spread and leveled62 cu yd$2,250$495$3,294
3Bermuda sodFresh-cut Bermudagrass, about 450 sq ft per pallet23 pallets$4,722$1,089$6,973
4Starter fertilizer & soil amendmentsStarter fertilizer, lime as neededAllowance$172$50$266
5Steel or paver edgingBed and walk edging120 lf$516$297$976
6Irrigation adjustmentsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet——🔒
7Delivery & equipmentDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet——🔒
8Debris haul-offDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet——🔒
Turnkey total$8,711$2,971$14,018
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Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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Common questions

How much does grading & sod installation cost in Anniston & Oxford, AL?

For 10,000 sq ft of laser grading, topsoil and Bermuda sod, expect about $14,018 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $11,915 and $16,822.

Is this a free estimate template?

Yes. The breakdown on this page is free. The $19 Spec Pack puts these same line items in an editable Excel file and a PDF spec sheet you can hand to contractors, plus a permit checklist and a bid-comparison sheet.

How do I compare contractor quotes?

Ask each contractor to price the same scope, then compare their numbers line by line against this breakdown. A quote far below the range often leaves something out.

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