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Check why it failed
Look at shade, foot traffic, water, slope and where the old lawn went bad.
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Fresh sod starts with the ground beneath it.
Old grass removal, grading, soil prep and new sod handled as one project.
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This is for you if
- The lawn is bare, thin, uneven or repeatedly failing
- Low spots or runoff need attention before new turf
- Old turf and surface conditions need to be removed
- You want the ground prep and new sod handled in one project
- You need a lawn restoration in Gwinnett County or North Atlanta
This is not the page if
- You only need routine mowing
- You want sod placed over an active drainage problem
- You need artificial turf
- You want a price based only on a rough photo estimate
New grass cannot outgrow the wrong grade.
Thesamesectionstayswetandthinsoutagain.Oldrootsandunevensoilshowthroughthenewsurface.Seamsopenwherepreparationstoppedshort.Afastgreenfinishhidestheconditionthatcausedtheoldlawntofail.
Sod is the last visible layer. The walkthrough decides what removal, grade, drainage and soil work need to happen first.
What a sod and grading job can include.
The work depends on what is wrong with the lawn now.
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Water and grade
Identify low spots, runoff and drainage work that belongs before turf.
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Removal
List the old grass, weeds, roots and other material that must come out.
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Soil preparation
Set the grading, smoothing and preparation included beneath the new sod.
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Sod selection
Choose grass that fits the light, water and way the lawn will be used.
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Installation and seams
Lay the sod tightly across the prepared area and finish the edges.
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Rolling and finish
Complete the surface, edges and cleanup within the project boundaries.
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New-lawn care
Explain who waters the new sod and how to care for it right away.
Check why it failed
Not included: Artificial turf, Irrigation installation unless included, Tree removal, Work outside the agreed lawn area.
Not sure which of these the property needs? That is what the walkthrough is for.
Free EstimateHow a lawn restoration runs.
Find the problem, prepare the ground, lay the sod and explain the care.
First
Share the lawn
Send the address, photos and what has happened to the area over time.
Walkthrough
Check the ground
LMB checks water, slope, shade, access, old grass and the area you want fixed.
Before work
Write down the plan
We list the removal, grading, drainage, soil prep, sod and anything not included.
On site
Prepare and install
Ground work is completed before sod is laid across the prepared area.
After
Explain the care
We review the finished lawn and who handles the watering and first care.
Lawn and grading work.
Instagram cards include documented LMB grading and sod work.
Project photo rail
Swipe or use the arrows. Select a photo to expand it.
Sod area matters. Preparation decides the rest.
Two lawns can be the same size and still need different removal, grading, drainage or soil prep. LMB checks the ground before pricing the full job.
What sets the number
- Lawn areaThe measured sod area and its edges.
- RemovalExisting turf, weeds, roots, debris and disposal included before preparation.
- Grade and drainageLow spots, slope correction and any water-path work that belongs first.
- Sod and soilTurf selection and the preparation specified beneath it.
- Access and restorationEquipment route, gate width and other areas affected by the work.
Ways to restore a failing lawn.
The right option depends on what is happening beneath the surface.
- Lay sod over the existing lawnIt changes the surface quickly, but it leaves old growth, grade and water conditions in place.
- Seed the areaSeed can work for some lawns. The ground, season and way you use the lawn all matter.
- Replace only the bare patchesUseful for isolated damage. A repeated pattern calls for a review of water, shade, soil and grade.
- Prepare the full lawnOld grass removal, grading, soil prep, sod, edges and new-lawn care are handled together.
Skip the second attempt. Start with the walkthrough.
Free EstimateFrom LMB customers.
Exact quotes as published. Reviews are for LMB projects and are not presented as service-specific endorsements.
Swipe or scroll to read every review.
They were professional, showed up on time, and paid attention to every detail. The results came out even better than I expected.
They did a great job installing sod, painting our fence, mulching and trimming up our bushes. They are super communicative and very polite.
LMB just completed my yard and it looks AMAZING! They were polite on time responsive to my questions and completed the job with hustle and purpose!
From the initial quote to the final walkthrough, their service was incredibly professional and, importantly, very affordable. A special shout-out goes to Bernardo, who was assigned to our project.
Sod and grading questions
Anything else, ask on the walkthrough.
Yes when the site needs it. Grade and drainage are reviewed before the finished turf is installed.
Gwinnett County.Bring the property.We'll bring the plan.
Tell us what you want fixed. LMB will look at the property, listen to what matters to you, and explain the work, price and next steps.
- Property and locationWhere it is and what kind of property it is.
- What needs attentionThe lawn, the water, the grade, the structure, or all of it.
- Care or improvementRegular lawn care, a one-time project, or both.
