Sod Calculator

Enter your lawn's size to get the number of sod rolls and the topsoil to go under them.

Worked example

Lawn length 20 ft
Lawn width 20 ft
Coverage per roll 10 ft²
Waste allowance 5%
Topsoil underneath 4 in

Result:

Rolls of sod: 42 rolls
Lawn area: 400 ft²
Topsoil: 4.94 yd³
Topsoil weight (approx.): 4.5 tonnes

Lay sod the day it arrives, and water it deeply every day for the first two weeks.

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How the sod calculator works

It multiplies the lawn’s length by its width, adds a small allowance for trimming around edges and curves, and divides by the area of one roll. If you’re laying fresh topsoil first, it also works out how much you’ll need at your chosen depth.

The formula

rolls   = length × width × (1 + waste %) ÷ area per roll
topsoil = length × width × depth

Tips

Order for one day. Sod should be laid within a day of being cut, so have the ground prepped and levelled before it arrives.
Stagger the joints like brickwork, and push the edges tight together without overlapping.
Water immediately, and keep it moist for the first two weeks. Stay off it until the roots have taken hold.
Spring and early fall are the best times to lay sod in most of Canada.

Tools and materials

Lawn roller at Amazon.ca
Presses new sod into contact with the soil.
Lawn sprinkler at Amazon.ca
New sod needs daily deep watering for two weeks.

Where to buy in Metro Vancouver

Local suppliers we've checked. Nobody pays to be listed. Call ahead for prices, minimums and delivery to your area.

Sod

Western Turf Farms in Abbotsford and Langley
Daily sod delivery around the Lower Mainland. About 90 rolls (765 ft²) per pallet.
BC Instant Lawns & Landscapes in Delta
Sod and soil, from a single roll up. Daily pickup and delivery.

Gravel, sand and soil (bulk)

Meadows Landscape Supply in Pitt Meadows
Topsoil, bark mulch, gravel, sand, pavers and wall block, delivered across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
North Shore Landscape Supply Centre in North Vancouver
Road base, clear crush, soils and mulch, plus Belgard, Barkman and other wall block. Flat-fee delivery.

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Mulch Calculator
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Enter your wall's length, height and block size to get the blocks, caps and gravel to build it properly.

Last updated October 28, 2026