Sod Removal & Replacement
If you have a lumpy / uneven lawn, the yard does not drain properly or you need to fix the grass quick cutting out the old sod and replacing it can be your best option. We can remove the old damaged lawn, regrade, bring in fresh high quality soil and sod. This option is more expensive than drill seeding , however you will have a completed yard typically within 1 or 2 full days.
What is a sod cutter?
A sod cutter is a machine that is designed to remove strips of grass from a lawn with the roots and most of the soil attached. It is typically used to quickly clear grass or weeds from an area of landscape or to create strips of sod to transplant in new areas where the roots will re-establish. Sod cutters usually have a metal roller at the base of the machine that makes it possible to move the cutter over the lawn. Beneath the machine are sharp blades that cut through the soil beneath the grass so you can lift the strip away after each cut. These blades are typically adjustable, so you can cut sod strips in varying thicknesses.
Types of Sod Cutters
Sod cutters are available in manual or gas-powered models. Manual sod cutters are operated by pushing a horizontal crossbar with your foot to force the cutting blade into the ground. Once the blade cuts through the soil, tip the cutter forward to level it, and push or kick it forward. Manual sod cutters may get stuck as you cut if the oil is rocky or uneven, so they’re not usually a fast way to cut sod. Gas-powered sod cutters, on the other hand, are powered by an engine, so they don’t require as much effort to use. The engine powers the roller that makes the sod cutter move and also powers a cutting blade, moving it back and forth to slice through the grass, so all you have to do is push it along.