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Having a polished lawn for your business increases curb appeal and gives you peace of mind knowing that your lawn is healthy. At Sodding Canada, we take commercial landscaping seriously and see every lawn as a work of art. We are a commercial landscaping company that specializes in sod, and we offer GTA businesses commercial landscaping services. Our team brings transparent communication, an efficient process, 100% satisfaction, and high-quality materials and results.
Our Commercial Sod Installation Services
Sod comes in rolls and is laid out in strips. It is a carpet of grass that already contains roots. Commercial properties can have more obscure shapes with obstacles. No matter how complex, our team of experts can customize the sod to fit your lawn’s exact shape.
Commercial Landscaping Solutions
Common issues that commercial landscape maintenance can help with include:
- Dead patches of grass.
- Excessive weeds.
- Erosion.
- Pest infestations.
Sod can fix all these issues by wiping your lawn’s slate clean and starting anew with healthier, high-quality grass.
How it Works?
Consultation
One of our commercial landscape contractors will ask you questions to get an in-depth understanding of your needs and aspirations for your new lawn.
Once we have a clear picture and have agreed upon a price, the real work begins.
Preparation
This consists of removing old grass and tilling the soil. Old grass needs to be removed so that you can have a clean slate and the new sod can take root properly. We will dig down about an inch, using a sod cutter that digs deep to cut out the grass from its roots. Next, using a rake, we will break up large chunks of soil. We ensure that the soil is lose and level so that the grass roots bond more quickly.
Installation
After dampening the soil, we will lay out the sod. We ensure that there are no gaps and that the strips sit flush together. We also ensure that they align with the edges of your lawn. Next, we give it a fresh water.
Benefits of Commercial Landscaping
Heat reduction. New sod absorbs heat, making your yard a more comfortable, cooler space.
Eco-friendly. New sod absorbs harmful gases, like carbon dioxide.
Efficient. The rolls are already prepared, giving you a new lawn instantly.
Less water consumption. Sod needs less water than your old grass.
Increase property value. A fresh lawn can increase your property’s value by 15-20%.
Commercial Projects We Take On
Commercial work is not just a bigger version of a front lawn. The access, the timing and the paperwork are all different, so it is worth saying plainly what we do.
- New builds and developments. Boulevard, front and rear sod for new subdivisions, semis and towns, scheduled around the builder’s finishing trades so the turf goes down last.
- Condo and strata grounds. Common-area lawns, courtyards and the strips between buildings, where the challenge is usually access and working around residents.
- Property management and multi-site portfolios. Repeat work across several addresses under one quote and one invoice.
- Sports fields, schools and municipal open space. Large-run installs where levelling matters as much as the sod.
- Estate lawns and large private properties. Acre-scale installs where machine access changes the whole approach.
- Retail, office and industrial frontage. The strip of grass everyone sees on the way in, usually needing to be done without closing the entrance.
Scheduling, Site Access and Invoicing
Scheduling. We book commercial installs around your operating hours. On retail and office sites that usually means early starts or weekend work so entrances stay clear during business hours. On new builds we sequence behind the grading and fencing crews, because sod laid before the site is finished gets torn up twice.
Site access. We walk the site before quoting to check gate widths, ramps, curb cuts, overhead lines and where a truck and pallet jack can actually reach. Wheelbarrow-only access changes the labour on a large site significantly, so we would rather find that out at the quote stage than on install day. Where a site is fully machine accessible, that works in your favour on the rate.
Insurance and site rules. We work to the site’s own health and safety requirements and provide the documentation your property manager or general contractor needs before we mobilise.
Invoicing. Commercial jobs are quoted in writing per square foot with the prep, sod and disposal broken out, so there is nothing to argue about at the end. We invoice on completion, and we can bill multiple addresses on a single statement for property managers. Commercial rates start lower per square foot than residential because the runs are longer and the access is usually better – see our sodding cost page for the ranges.
Preparing a Commercial Site for Sod
Most commercial failures come from the base, not the sod. Construction traffic compacts the ground to the point where roots cannot get through it, and builder fill is rarely real topsoil. We break up the compaction, correct the grade so water leaves the site rather than pooling against a foundation or a walkway, and bring in screened topsoil to depth before anything is laid.
We wrote up the full process, including what to check before the crew arrives, in how to prepare commercial sites for sod installation. For the residential version of the same job, see our sod installation services page.
We cover commercial sites across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton. Call 647-277-4774 or book a site visit and we will quote it properly.
Why Choose Us For Your Commercial Lawn Care
When you partner with us to deliver you a fresh lawn, you’re not only getting access to licensed expertise – you’re getting access to dedication and passion. There’s no project we won’t take on. Our pricing is upfront and there are no hidden fees or changes throughout. We’re so confident in our years of experience and we guarantee you with 100% satisfaction. It’s time to transform your lawn to a work of art.
Contact us today to get a free quote and improve the health of your lawn.