Bermuda Grass Pricing
Bermuda Sod Cost, 2026 Pricing Guide
Bermuda sod material runs $0.41-$0.68 per square foot. Sod farms charged the trade a national average of $0.55 ($0.47 in the South) in the USDA AMS National Quarterly Sod Report for July to September 2026, and retail pallets are listed at $220-$337.50. Our estimate for a full professional install is $1.00-$1.80 per square foot once soil prep, labour, and delivery are added.
Material only
$0.41-$0.68
per sq ft
Per pallet
$220-$337.50
450-500 sq ft, by variety
Installed
$1.00-$1.80
per sq ft, our estimate
Bermuda Sod Cost by Yard Size
| Yard Size | Pallets Needed | Material Only | Installed (Professional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | 2 | $205 - $340 | $500 - $900 |
| 1,000 sq ft | 3 | $410 - $680 | $1,000 - $1,800 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 5 | $820 - $1,360 | $2,000 - $3,600 |
| 5,000 sq ft | 12 | $2,050 - $3,400 | $5,000 - $9,000 |
| 10,000 sq ft | 23 | $4,100 - $6,800 | $10,000 - $18,000 |
Pallets assume 450 sq ft. Material uses the November 2026 prices above. Installed prices include sod, soil prep, labour, and delivery; old lawn removal and regrading are extra. Installed estimate last reviewed June 2026.
Bermuda Sod Prices by Variety
Sod farms sell named hybrids rather than common Bermuda, which is usually grown from seed. These are the pallet prices two farms publish, checked November 2026.
| Variety | Seller | Pallet | Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tifway 419 | The Grass Outlet, Austin, TX | $220 / 450 sq ft (pre-order pickup) | $0.49 |
| Tifway 419 | The Grass Outlet, Austin, TX | $270 / 450 sq ft (same-day pickup) | $0.60 |
| Celebration | The Grass Outlet, Austin, TX | $225 / 450 sq ft (pre-order pickup) | $0.50 |
| Tifway 419 | Legacy Turf Farms, Cartersville, GA | $287.50 / 500 sq ft (farm price) | $0.57 |
| Tahoma 31 | Legacy Turf Farms, Cartersville, GA | $337.50 / 500 sq ft (farm price) | $0.68 |
Farm trade prices for Bermuda ran $0.41-$1.35 per sq ft nationally and $0.41-$0.50 in the South (USDA AMS National Quarterly Sod Report, July to September 2026, before delivery).
Bermuda at a Glance
Sun Requirement
Full sun (6-8+ hours)
Water Needs
medium
Ideal Regions
Southeast, Southwest, Southern Plains
Pros
- + Extremely heat and drought tolerant
- + Recovers quickly from damage
- + Dense growth crowds out weeds
- + Low to moderate cost
Cons
- - Goes dormant and turns brown in winter
- - Requires full sun, poor shade tolerance
- - Aggressive spreading into garden beds
- - Needs frequent mowing in peak season
DIY Bermuda Sod Savings
Laying Bermuda sod yourself eliminates the $0.50-$1.00 per square foot labour charge. On a 5,000 sq ft yard that is $2,500-$5,000 saved, bringing a DIY job down to roughly the $0.41-$0.68 per square foot material cost plus delivery and prep supplies. The trade-off is heavy lifting (a pallet weighs 2,000-3,000 lb) and a tight 24-hour window between delivery and laying before the sod starts to degrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bermuda sod cost per square foot?
Bermuda sod material costs $0.41-$0.68 per square foot. USDA's July-September 2026 sod report puts the national farm trade price at a weighted average of $0.55 ($0.47 in the South), and published retail pallets work out at $0.49-$0.68 depending on variety. Our installed estimate, with soil prep, labour and delivery, is $1.00-$1.80 per square foot.
How much is a pallet of Bermuda sod?
Published prices for a pallet of Bermuda sod: The Grass Outlet in Austin, TX lists Tifway 419 at $220 pre-ordered or $270 same-day and Celebration at $225, each pallet covering 450 square feet. Legacy Turf Farms in Cartersville, GA lists Tifway 419 at $287.50 and Tahoma 31 at $337.50 for 500 square feet.
How much does it cost to sod 1,000 sq ft with Bermuda?
Our estimate for a professionally installed 1,000 sq ft Bermuda lawn is $1,000-$1,800, including soil prep and labour. The sod alone is $410-$680 at $0.41-$0.68 per square foot, which is three pallets of 450 sq ft or two of 500 sq ft.
Is Bermuda grass cheaper than other sod?
At the farm, Bermuda is cheaper than Zoysia: USDA's July-September 2026 report gives national weighted averages of $0.55 per square foot for Bermuda and $0.77 for Zoysia. It is not the cheapest sod overall, since Kentucky Bluegrass averaged $0.30. St. Augustine can undercut it at retail: The Grass Outlet lists Raleigh St. Augustine at $205 a pallet against $220 for Tifway 419.
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