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Grading & Sod Installation Cost in New Jersey (2026)

Typical price for 10,000 sq ft of laser grading, topsoil and Bermuda sod in New Jersey: about $16,415 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Materials & Supplies
$6,959
Paint, sod, chemicals or supplies for the job
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Prep & Site Work
$4,897
Prep work, protection and setup
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$16,415
Complete job by a local pro
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in New Jersey should land between $15,102 and $18,057. Get 3 quotes, and if one is far outside this range, ask why.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Laser grading & drainage shapingSkid-steer with laser level, positive slope from house10,000 sq ft$0$901$1,081
2Screened topsoil (2")Spread and leveled62 cu yd$2,536$644$3,816
3Bermuda sodFresh-cut Tifway/Celebration, about 450 sq ft per pallet23 pallets$5,323$1,416$8,087
4Starter fertilizer & soil amendmentsStarter fertilizer, lime as neededAllowance$194$64$310
5Steel or paver edgingBed and walk edging120 lf$581$386$1,160
6Irrigation adjustmentsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$161$257$502
7Delivery & equipmentDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$700$0$840
8Debris haul-offDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$323$193$619
Turnkey total$9,818$3,861$16,415
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Common questions

How much does grading & sod installation cost in New Jersey?

For 10,000 sq ft of laser grading, topsoil and Bermuda sod, expect about $16,415 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $15,102 and $18,057.

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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