Sod Installation & Lawn Renovation

Sometimes your lawn needs more than routine care. If your grass is patchy, thin, or overtaken by weeds, it might be time for a fresh start. At MasterCraft La Habra Landscaping, we provide professional sod installation and complete lawn renovation services that give you a beautiful, healthy lawn in just days instead of months.

New sod gives you instant results. One day you have bare dirt or struggling grass, and the next day you have a lush, green lawn ready to use in just a few weeks. We handle the entire process from soil preparation to final installation, making sure your new lawn establishes quickly and thrives for years.

Our Sod and Renovation Services

We offer complete lawn installation and renovation services for residential and commercial properties. Here is what we do:

• Premium sod selection suited to Southern California climate and your usage needs
• Complete soil preparation including grading, tilling, and amendment
• Professional sod installation with proper alignment and no gaps
• Lawn renovation including dethatching, overseeding, and soil improvement
• Grading and drainage correction to prevent water pooling
• Sprinkler system adjustment or installation for new lawn areas
• Complete care instructions and follow-up support

We source fresh, high-quality sod from trusted local growers. The sod arrives at your property the same day it is harvested, giving you the best chance for quick establishment and long-term success.

Sod vs Seed: Why Sod Makes Sense

You could plant grass seed instead of installing sod, but sod offers major advantages. First, you get instant results. Sod is mature grass that looks great immediately. Seed takes months to fill in and needs constant watering, protection from birds, and patience.

Sod also means fewer weeds. Quality sod comes from farms where grass is grown thick and healthy, leaving little room for weeds. When you seed a lawn, weed seeds in the soil often germinate right along with grass seed, creating weed problems from day one.

In Southern California, timing matters too. Seeding requires perfect weather conditions and consistent moisture for weeks. Sod can be installed almost any time of year and establishes much more reliably. While sod costs more upfront than seed, it saves you time, water, and frustration in the long run.

The Sod Installation Process

What happens during installation:

Proper soil preparation is critical for sod success. We remove old grass, rocks, and debris, then till the soil to break up compaction. We add amendments if needed to improve drainage and fertility, then grade the area so water drains away from buildings.

On installation day, fresh sod arrives early and we lay it immediately. We stagger the seams like bricks, press each piece firmly into contact with soil, and trim edges for a perfect fit. Then we roll the entire lawn to eliminate air pockets and water thoroughly to help roots establish.

After installation, you will need to water your new lawn frequently for the first few weeks. We provide detailed care instructions and are available to answer questions. Most sod is ready for light use in three to four weeks. Ready to get a beautiful new lawn? Call us at (562) 316-3406. We also offer ongoing lawn care and irrigation services to keep your lawn thriving.