Sod and old lawn removal in Windsor and Essex County.
Dead lawn, weeds, or getting ready for turf, a patio or new beds? We rip out the old sod, roots and all, haul it away and leave the ground ready for what's next.
How we take out an old lawn.
Ripped out, roots and all.
We strip out the old grass and weeds completely, so nothing grows back up through what goes on top.
Hauled away.
The old sod, soil and debris leave with us. The site gets cleaned up every day.
Graded for what comes next.
Once the old lawn is out, we level the ground and slope it away from the house, ready for new sod, turf, concrete or beds.
One crew, start to finish.
Removal, grading and whatever goes in next are done by the same crew, on one quote.
Old lawns we replaced.
Removing an old lawn: what to know.
What happens before the new lawn, turf or patio goes in decides how long it lasts.
Why the old lawn has to go
Sod laid over an old lawn usually fails. The new roots can't reach the soil, and old weeds come back through.
What's left underneath
Once the old grass is off, you can see the real grade of the yard, including low spots and any slope toward the house.
Getting ready for turf
Turf needs the old grass and soil dug out so a compacted base can go in. Removal is the first step.
Hauling it away
Old sod is heavy, and it adds up fast on a big lawn. Hauling and disposal are part of the price, so ask if a cheap quote includes them.
What sod removal costs in Windsor.
Rough ranges for Windsor-Essex, before HST. Every yard is different, so the free on-site estimate gives you the real number, in writing, the same day.
Sod and lawn removal
$0.50–$1.00 per sq ft
Stripping the old grass, roots and weeds, and hauling it all away.
Removal with new sod
$1.50–$2.00 per sq ft
Old lawn out, levelling, fresh soil where it's needed and new sod, on one quote.
Removing a 1,000 sq ft lawn is about $500–$1,000.
“They did a great job removing old grass and installing fresh new sod. Hussein was easy to deal with and very fair in pricing. They cleaned up afterwards and left the place looking great.”
“Had my front yard re-sodded. They came by and gave a quote in a very timely manner. On the day of the job, they tore up the old lawn, graded and levelled low spots and seamlessly laid the new turf. No mess left behind.”
“The landscaping team at The H Group did a fantastic job installing our new sod. They were polite, hardworking, and professional throughout the entire process. The work was completed carefully and efficiently, and our yard looks great.”
Common questions about sod removal.
Anything else, ask us at the free estimate. You'll have a written quote the same day.
How much does lawn removal cost in Windsor?
Removal on its own usually runs $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft, including hauling it away, before HST. Most people replace it in the same job: old lawn out and new sod in runs about $1.50–$2.00 per sq ft.
Should I remove the old lawn or lay new sod on top?
Take it out. Laying new sod over old grass and weeds buries the problem, and the ground never gets levelled. Removing it first is how you get a flat lawn that lasts.
Do you remove the old lawn for artificial turf?
Yes. Turf needs the old grass and soil dug out so we can build a compacted base underneath. It's part of every turf job we do.
What happens to the old sod?
It leaves with us, along with the soil and debris. The site gets cleaned up every day.
Can you replace my old lawn with new sod?
Yes, it's one of our most common jobs: old lawn out, ground graded and levelled, fresh sod laid tight.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes. We offer a one-year warranty, and we'll go over what it covers for your job at the free estimate. We're also fully insured and WSIB covered.
Often done on the same job.
One crew, one quote, one schedule. No juggling three contractors.
