Ottawa, Ontario
Sod Installation in Ottawa
Sod is the fastest route from bare soil to a finished lawn, and on a lot of Ottawa properties it's the only realistic one. Seeding a shaded central lot or a compacted new-build yard can take two full seasons to fill in, if it fills in at all. Sod gives you a complete lawn the day it's laid.
How we approach it
Sod Installation, done for Ottawa properties
What determines whether it survives is everything that happens before the first roll goes down. Ottawa's heavy clay subsoil compacts badly under construction traffic, and sod laid on compacted clay roots poorly and dries out. We break up the surface, bring in topsoil where it's needed, and grade away from the foundation before installing.
We do sod installation across Ottawa, from new-build lots in Barrhaven, Riverside South, Stittsville, and Kanata to lawn replacements in Hunt Club, Nepean, Alta Vista, and Westboro. Jobs range from patching a few dead sections to stripping and re-sodding a full front and back lawn, and every one includes soil preparation, grading, laying, rolling, and a clear watering plan.
How the job runs
- 01Assess the baseWe check existing soil, compaction, and grade to work out what preparation the site actually needs.
- 02Prepare and gradeOld turf and debris are removed, compacted soil is broken up, topsoil added where needed, and the surface graded.
- 03Lay and roll the sodFresh sod is laid in tight staggered rows with seams closed, then rolled so roots make firm contact with the soil.
- 04Watering planYou get a specific watering schedule for the first three weeks. The single biggest factor in whether new sod takes.
Real jobs
Our crew, on the job
Crew member kneeling to lay fresh sod strips alongside a front walkway 
Before and after: an overgrown, weedy corner lawn in a newer subdivision mowed and trimmed back into shape
Questions
Sod Installation in Ottawa, answered
What people ask us most about this service in this area.
Spring and early fall. Cool air with warm soil is ideal. Roots establish without the turf losing moisture faster than it can take it up. Ottawa's humid July and August heat makes summer installs demanding, though they work fine with committed daily watering.
Google reviews
Rated 5.0 by Ottawa-area homeowners
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile: 30 reviews and counting.
“Adel and Seva did a fabulous job on reseeding my front yard and in landscaping, not to mention a few extras. These generous hardworking guys not only fitted me into their busy schedule, they worked in the rain until it was all done, including cleanup. They're wonderful, and I recommended them most highly!”
Sylvie N.SeedingReview posted on Google “Very impressed with the quality of work provided by Adel's Yard Services. Adel was prompt, responsive, and respectful throughout the entire process. From providing a very fair quote to amending the project to suit the client's preferences, Adel was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our front garden has been transformed! Highly recommend Adel's Yard Services for all your garden and landscaping needs!”
Matthew K.Garden Design & SetupReview posted on Google
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Lawn MowingScheduled or one-time mowing, edging, and trimming to keep your lawn neat all season.
Mulch InstallationFresh mulch for garden beds and borders that locks in moisture and blocks weeds.
Yard & Autumn Garden CleanupFall yard & autumn garden cleanup, leaf vacuuming, flowerbed winterizing, and seasonal property clearing.
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