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Sod Delivery & Installation in Fleming Island, FL

Farm-fresh sod delivered curbside to Fleming Island. St. Augustine for wooded lots and waterfront canopy shade, Bahia for larger open properties. We know Clay County lawns — call us and we will help you pick the right variety.

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Fleming Island's Wooded Lots Need the Right Sod

Fleming Island is one of Clay County's most desirable communities, known for waterfront properties, wooded lots shaded by mature live oaks, and established neighborhoods with character. The very qualities that make it beautiful — the tree canopy, the lakefront setting, the older growth — also create some of the most challenging conditions for growing turf.

Heavy shade from live oaks, root competition, and wet soil near creeks and lakefronts means you cannot just pick any sod and expect it to take. We deliver farm-fresh pallets to Fleming Island addresses curbside, and we can help guide your variety selection based on your yard's specific conditions. Just describe your lot when you call or fill out the form below.

Top Pick

St. Augustine sod — Best for Shaded Fleming Island Lots

St. Augustine is the most shade-tolerant warm-season grass we carry and the right call for yards dominated by live oak canopy. Shade-tolerant cultivars like Palmetto handle dappled and partial shade well, producing a thick, deep green carpet that holds up even where other varieties would thin and brown. It is also the most widely installed variety in Fleming Island's established neighborhoods. For a broader look at options for shaded lots, see our grass for wooded lots guide.

Large Lots

Bahia sod — Low Maintenance for Open Acreage

Fleming Island has a number of larger lots with open, sunny areas away from the tree canopy. For those spaces, Bahia is a cost-effective, low-maintenance option. It is drought-tolerant once established, grows well in Florida's full sun, and handles occasional dry spells without much intervention. At $200 per pallet, delivery included, it is also our most affordable variety — useful when covering large square footage.

Waterfront

Waterfront Lot Considerations

Properties along Fleming Island's lake and creek frontage often have variable moisture levels, soft soil near the water's edge, and transition zones between full sun and heavy shade. St. Augustine adapts to this variability best. Make sure the soil is properly graded before sodding to avoid water pooling after rain. We recommend letting your landscaper assess the site before ordering if your lot is particularly wet near the shoreline.

Delivery Across Fleming Island & Clay County

We deliver to all of Fleming Island including Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, and surrounding Clay County communities, including nearby Orange Park. Pallets are dropped curbside at your address — we place them at the curb or driveway edge, and your landscaper or installation crew takes it from there. We do not carry sod through gates or to the back of the property; it is curbside drop-off only.

Fleming Island lots tend to run larger than the typical suburban lot, which means most orders are on the larger side. Measuring your lawn accurately before ordering saves you from shorting yourself mid-install. Measure the total square footage of the area you want to sod, then use our calculator below to get a pallet count and cost estimate. When in doubt, add one extra pallet — unused pallets can be returned, but running short means a second delivery delay.

Call us at (904) 362-1337 to confirm delivery availability for your Fleming Island address and to discuss variety selection for your specific yard conditions.

Pricing

Per-pallet pricing includes delivery, with $250/pallet installation available as an optional add-on. Each pallet covers approximately 450 sq ft.

Bermuda
$325
per pallet, delivery included · 450 sq ft
Zoysia
$350
per pallet, delivery included · 450 sq ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best sod to grow under oak trees in Fleming Island?

St. Augustine, specifically shade-tolerant cultivars like Palmetto or Seville, is the best choice for areas under the large live oaks common to Fleming Island. It is the most shade-tolerant warm-season grass available and will fill in and stay green in areas where Bermuda and Zoysia struggle. For very deep shade under dense canopy, even St. Augustine will thin — some homeowners supplement with mulch or ground cover in those darkest spots.

Do you deliver sod to Fleming Island?

Yes. We deliver to Fleming Island including Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, and surrounding Clay County areas. Delivery is curbside — pallets are placed at the curb or driveway edge on your scheduled delivery day. Call (904) 362-1337 to confirm availability for your address.

What are the sod challenges for Fleming Island waterfront lots?

Waterfront lots along Fleming Island's lake and creek frontage often have variable soil moisture, areas of heavy shade from tree canopy, and transition zones between shaded and sunny areas. St. Augustine handles this variability best. We recommend having the soil properly graded before sodding to prevent standing water issues, and testing the soil moisture near the water's edge before choosing a variety.

How much does sod cost for a typical Fleming Island yard?

Fleming Island lots vary considerably in size. Typical residential lots run 6,000 to 12,000 square feet of lawn area, which at 450 sq ft per pallet works out to 14 to 27 pallets. At $300/pallet for St. Augustine (delivery included), a typical Fleming Island lawn order runs $4,200 to $8,100. Larger lots with acreage may benefit from Bahia at $200/pallet (delivery included) to manage costs. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your measured square footage.

Do sod providers charge extra for delivery?

Yes — delivery is a separate line item. Delivery is already included in every price — there's no separate fee to add. Every price already includes delivery, so the total per pallet stays the same no matter how many you order. The online calculator adds it automatically so there are no surprises.

How long does sod delivery take from a local provider?

Most orders can be delivered within 3–5 business days. Same-week delivery is often available outside peak season. Call (904) 362-1337 to confirm availability for your target date.

Does a sod provider deliver to the backyard or only curbside?

Curbside only. Pallets are placed at the curb or driveway edge — moving sod to the backyard is the homeowner's or installer's responsibility. Plan for a wheelbarrow or sod cart on delivery day.

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Fill out the form below and we will get back to you with pricing and availability within a few hours. You can also call us at (904) 362-1337.

Let's get your Fleming Island lawn right.

Call (904) 362-1337 or fill out the form above. We will discuss your lot conditions and schedule a curbside delivery to Clay County.

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Commercial & Bulk Orders

Commercial Sod Supply in Fleming Island

Fleming Island's established neighborhoods and active HOA communities generate consistent demand for high-quality sod at commercial volume pricing. 16-pallet minimum. All four varieties available. Curbside delivery to your job site.

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