Before You Order.
Prepare Your Area.
Remove weeds and debris.
Install any hardscapes or planter beds and edging.
Prepare a rough grade by filling low spots, ensuring the grade falls away from the house, and about an inch lower than hardscapes and beds.
Add compost at a rate of 3-4 yards per 1000sf and rototill 4-6 inches in depth.
Install a sprinkler system or ensure an existing system waters evenly and completely.
Rake the final grade to a smooth and uniform surface.
Measure The Area.
Then measure it again. Use a tape measure or measuring wheel. Pacing will give you a rough idea, but why pay for more Sod than you need, or come up short.
If there are curved edges around planters or patios or walkways order a little extra since there will be some scrap.
We always figure 5% extra to account for grade and scrap.