Sod Installation Fuquay Varina
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Fuquay Varina Neighborhoods
Peak Sodding provides residential sod installation services to all of Fuquay Varina’s neighborhoods!
Take a look at recent lawn challenges we’ve solved for in Fuquay Varina or contact us today to kick off a lawn project of your own.
Two Turf Types for Home’s Lawn
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: South Lakes
Project Location: Front yard, Backyard
Lawn Environment: Front yard sunny/shade mix, Backyard mostly shade on a slope
Lawn Challenge: The client reached out to us to fix up his backyard after having some landscape work done. He wanted something that could handle the shade with good color. His front yard had also been a constant battle with trying to promote Fescue. The client was looking for the best sod solution for his front lawn to have a better curb appeal with low maintenance.
Sod Type Recommendation: After an assessment, Peak Sodding decided that committing the entire front to Bermuda was the best course of action. The backyard was a different story due to the environment. We recommended Fescue based upon the client’s preferences and the fact that the heavy shade would make it a challenge for anything else.
Scope of Work: We needed to clear out the existing grass to bare dirt. Once this was complete, our team had to ensure that the surface areas were evenly spread with topsoil allowing the sod to sit on smooth surfaces. Once the sod was inspected and laid, our team safely stapled the sod on the slope to ensure everything was securely held to the ground.
Interesting Challenge: It is not often that we will recommend two different turf types, but the conditions the homeowner faced in his yard made it the best solution we could offer. The backyard slope was definitely tough but our team had worked through this before and quickly ensured everything was done precisely and according to our process.
Project Highlights: After installation, the client’s lawn came in wonderfully and was very happy with the final product.
“Last month I wanted my backyard sodded with Fescue and the front with Bermuda. I contacted peak sodding and worked out the details with Ben. Ben is very professional and timely with coming out to give me the estimate and to get me on the schedule. The crew showed up…on time…were professional…polite and cleaned up prior to leaving. If you are considering getting sodding done I would highly recommend peak sodding for their professionalism and their pricing overall it was a great experience.”
Seeking Green Grass To Enjoy
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: South Lakes
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Sunny/shade mix
Lawn Challenge: The client reached out to us looking to get a lawn resodded with Tall Fescue.
Sod Type Recommendation: While installing Fescue in the Summer can be very risky, we wanted to make sure that not only was the client fully aware of the risk, but also feel confident we could successfully install following the proper steps. Upon seeing the lawn, we also determined that installing a French drain would be a key factor in the success of this job.
Scope of Work: Understanding the risk of the Fescue, we made sure to do a thorough pre-kill and soil cultivation. A full layer of topsoil was brought in and a french drain has installed the length of the yard. Finally, the sod was laid on top after evening the soil out.
Interesting Challenge: The drainage was a key factor in a successful installation. We realized a huge reason for the lawn failing before was due to a severe erosion/washout problem.
Project Highlights: The clients loved their outdoor living space. The lawn was the last step to making their garden, patio area experience truly refreshing. They love now spending time on the lawn without dreading the sight of it.
Large Muddy, Rocky, Ugly Backyard Transformation
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Old Mills
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Full sun
Lawn Challenge: The client reached out to us with a very common predicament. Their home was a new construction where the builders had laid sod throughout the front yard but left the backyard completely untouched. This wasn’t your ordinary cookie-cutter lawn either. This was a large area and they were frustrated with their extremely muddy, rocky, and ugly backyard.
Sod Type Recommendation: After an assessment, Peak Sodding decided Tiftuf Bermuda was the best for the lawn environment.
Scope of Work: The Peak Sodding team made sure soil conditions were optimal for installation. This meant putting some real work into the compact clay, the rocks, and bringing new soil in. By the time the prep was done, our installers got to work making sure the sod was placed neatly and cut naturally to the shape of the yard. Everything was rolled out, cleaned up and excess was disposed of leaving the homeowners with a brand new, beautiful space for the kids, pets, and family to love.
Interesting Challenge: One of the unique things Peak Sodding came across wasn’t terribly uncommon, but it certainly presents an interesting challenge which was yard access. You see, even with a great big backyard like this one, the gates in their fence simply weren’t wide enough. Even still, if we came through the front yard, our equipment would be tearing up the existing sod to get to the back. Instead, we decided to go along the side street that was parallel to the backyard. We were able to safely remove a fence panel which created enough space for our equipment to drive through. When the project was complete, we simply replaced the fence panel securely back into its original place.
Project Highlights: During the final walkthrough, the father just expressed just how much this project meant to him. From the frustrations they had prior to having a lawn, to being able to see their young daughter finally being able to play in her new grass, it was clear this lawn was incredibly important to this family.
“Ben and the team at Peak Sodding did an absolutely amazing job on our yard. To say that we were satisfied is an understatement. Perhaps the biggest selling point of using Peak Sodding is that Ben has what is proverbially known as ‘skin in the game’. This is his business, one that he started on his own volition. His reputation is on the line with every job and, as such, he goes above and beyond to provide not just an excellent price/quality ratio but superb customer service. The aforementioned price/quality ratio and superb customer service from Ben are the basis for a 5 star rating for Peak Sodding.
Weeds Galore!
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Kingston Wood
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Full sun
Lawn Challenge: The client’s yard was extremely overgrown when we first showed up. Between sandy soil, weeds galore, and a poorly seeded new construction lawn, the yard needed work. The ultimate goal was to create a space for the client’s kids to enjoy without all the messy, tall weeds.
Sod Type Recommendation: Tiftuf Bermuda was the best choice for the lawn environment.
Scope of Work: Our team wrote out a game plan to first scalp the lawn and spray the heavy weedage throughout. Once the kill had run its course, we began clearing everything off the surface. Soil was brought in to create a very smooth and healthy base for the new sod to root into. Finally, the sod was laid and the homeowner was free to begin watering!
Interesting Challenge: A unique element was the neighborhood itself. These homes were built on a very strange county line that had major watering restrictions, as well as incredibly weak water pressure. This meant while planting the sod wouldn’t be a problem, it would require constant attention to ensure the sod could root successfully. The solution! A highly drought-resistant turf, with major topsoil amendments to enhance moisture retention. Finally, a special water pump system to create added water pressure to ensure this sod would be watered thoroughly.
Project Highlights: The Plan! With greatly improved odds of success, the game plan helped all go beautifully!
very low maintenance lawn for the homeowner
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Ballentine
Project Location: Front yard, backyard and right side
Lawn Environment: Full sun in front yard with tons of neighborhood walking traffic since the neighborhood is connected to an elementary school. Backyard is partially shaded.
Lawn Challenge: The client wanted a very low maintenance grass that will tolerate some shade and foot traffic in the front.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommend Zenith Zoysia because it is a fantastic choice for high traffic areas and has some shade tolerance, but most importantly we wanted to provide a grass that met Mr. Catellas maintenance needs and Zenith was the perfect option.
Interesting Challenge: One of the unique things Peak Sodding came across wasn’t terribly uncommon, but it certainly presents an interesting challenge which was yard access. You see, even with a great big backyard like this one, the gates in their fence simply weren’t wide enough. Even still, if we came through the front yard, our equipment would be tearing up the existing sod to get to the back. Instead, we decided to go along the side street that was parallel to the backyard. We were able to safely remove a fence panel which created enough space for our equipment to drive through. When the project was complete, we simply replaced the fence panel securely back into its original place.
Project Highlights: The client was very pleased with the install and appreciative that we even installed a few rolls in the area that was not part of the original quote.
An Even and Easy Lawn
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: The Oaks at Sippahaw
Project Location: Front yard, backyard, and sides of the yard.
Lawn Challenge: The client had several trees taken down therefore her lawn was very bare and surrounded by weeds and many exposed roots from the trees that were taken out. The ground was very compact and uneven. She was looking for an even lawn with no exposed roots that would be easy to maintain.
Sod Type Recommendation: Centipede was the only option because it is required through the HOA. Centipede is a very low-maintenance grass that will meet her needs.
Scope of Work: We needed to bring heavy equipment to do the proper grading and leveling for this job.
Interesting Challenge: The exposed tree roots were a lot bigger than expected and were nearly impossible to dig out. Areas where there was a stone edge installed had a bunch of aggregate material left behind which we could not remove because it would disturb the integrity of the edging. We brought in additional soil in those areas to ensure it would be leveled meeting the edge border.
Backyard for Family Time
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Meadow Bluffs
Project Location: Front yard, backyard, and left side
Lawn Environment: This home has full sun and the lawn has been neglected. Many large patches of bare areas and the rest is infested with weeds. The grass that was there was dying.
Lawn Challenge: They would like to renovate their lawn and gain control over maintaining the lawn and have a beautiful hearty backyard that will hold up to family time. It is important to them for us to provide grass that will fit their needs and work well in their yards. The backyard is important to have a smooth grade to ensure the ground is safe for their children to play on.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommend Zenith Zoysia in the backyard to hold up to traffic as it is a robust grass type that will be able to withstand children running and playing on the lawn and dog traffic. The front yard will need Centipede to match the neighbors on both sides and will have the full sun that it needs to thrive.
Interesting Challenge: We needed to do a pre-kill on the lawn twice before we got started on the installation due to how invasive the weeds were.
Backyard for Family Time
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Woodchase
Project Location: Front yard and right side
Lawn Environment: The client’s yard was a full sun area with numerous bare patches and a mix of different grasses and weeds.
Lawn Challenge: The client desired a beautiful lawn that required minimal maintenance and would be able to withstand the full sun and traffic tolerance as they are on a corner lot with a sidewalk and get a lot of foot traffic.
Sod Type Recommendation: After careful consideration, we recommended TifTuf Bermuda as the ideal sod variety for the project. Its exceptional characteristics, such as its drought tolerance, durability, and low maintenance requirements, made it the perfect choice for creating a stunning lawn in the full sun area.
Project Success Criteria: The main objective was to eliminate all the weeds and existing grass, creating a smooth canvas for the new sod after tilling up the highly compacted ground.
Scope of Work: Our recommended scope of work included a comprehensive approach to eradicating weeds and unwanted grasses. We conducted a thorough assessment of the area, removing all existing vegetation and preparing the ground for sod installation. Additionally, we ensured proper preparation of the soil to achieve a smooth and even surface.
Interesting Challenge: An interesting challenge we encountered during the project was dealing with rough and thinned sod rolls. This required us to implement appropriate remedial measures to ensure a successful installation and achieve a visually consistent and lush lawn.
Successful Installation: The sod installation was successful, meeting the client’s expectations for a beautiful and low maintenance lawn. The client expressed their satisfaction and happiness with the final outcome, further confirming the success of the project.
Matching bermuda for full sun
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Woodchase
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: The area in the backyard is a full sun area where trees have been removed, leaving an open space.
Lawn Challenge: The client’s primary request is to have the sod match the existing Bermuda grass that is already growing in the rest of the lawn.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommend TifTuf Bermuda as the ideal sod variety to seamlessly blend with the existing Bermuda grass in the rest of the lawn. Its ability to thrive in full sun conditions and its compatibility with the existing grass make it the perfect choice for this project.
Project Success Criteria: First, it is important to ensure that the sod installation stays within their property line, as their neighbor has expressed particular concern about maintaining boundaries. Second, the new sod should match the existing Bermuda grass in terms of color, texture, and overall appearance.
Scope of Work: Based on the client’s request, our recommended scope of work includes carefully installing TifTuf Bermuda sod in the designated area, ensuring that it aligns with the existing Bermuda grass in the rest of the lawn. Additionally, we will work diligently to respect and adhere to the property line, giving careful attention to the neighbor’s concerns.
Interesting Challenge: One interesting challenge we encountered was dealing with the leftover mulch from the removed trees. To address this, we proposed a solution to relocate the mulch to another area in the yard where it can be used to mulch around a different tree. This approach not only effectively manages the mulch but also contributes to the overall landscape design.
Project Obstacles: During the project, we encountered numerous tree roots left behind from the removed trees. Our team diligently worked to dig out and remove these roots to ensure a smooth and even surface for the sod installation. Despite this challenge, we were able to overcome it and achieve a successful installation.
Golden Nuggets: Their neighbor’s interest and appreciation for the exceptional sod installation have opened up new possibilities for our services. We are delighted to hear that they have expressed interest in potentially receiving a quote from us. We take pride in our work and strive to deliver outstanding results to every client.
Successful Installation: Yes, the sod installation was successful. The TifTuf Bermuda sod seamlessly matched the existing Bermuda grass, visually appealing lawn. The client is pleased with the results, further confirming the success of the installation.
Sod for a Unique Environment
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Sunset Bluffs
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: The lawn has a unique environment with morning shade and full sun in the afternoon. Additionally, it has a mixture of grasses, but there are several bare spots where the grass is struggling to grow.
Lawn Challenge: The client’s primary request is to have a grass variety that not only looks aesthetically pleasing in their backyard but also provides a comfortable and enjoyable environment for their dogs.
Sod Type Recommendation: After considering the lawn environment and the client’s request, the recommended grass variety is Zeon Zoysia. Zeon Zoysia is known for its shade tolerance, making it an ideal choice for areas with both morning shade and afternoon sun.
Project Success Criteria: The client’s main concern during the project discussions was to find a grass type that would be suitable for their dogs’ well-being and enjoyment. They wanted a lawn that could withstand their dogs’ activities while maintaining an attractive appearance.
Scope of Work: Based on the lawn’s condition and the client’s needs, the recommendation was to install Zeon Zoysia sod in the bare spots and any other areas where the current grass was not thriving. This would create a lush, green, and durable lawn that could handle their dogs’ playful activities.
Interesting Challenge: The scheduling of the installation posed a challenge due to the client’s work-from-home situation and the need to plan for their dogs’ care during the installation process. Coordinating specific installation dates and calculating the team’s timing on-site required careful consideration and communication.
Interesting Insight: An interesting insight about the client is that they have five dogs. This information likely influenced the client’s request for a grass variety that would provide a comfortable and enjoyable space for their pets to play in.
Project Obstacles: The main obstacle encountered during the project was the delay in sod delivery, which caused a slight disruption to the schedule. However, the team managed to navigate through this obstacle and ensure that the installation proceeded smoothly the next day.
Golden Nuggets: The client’s delight in the completed project is evident in their ability to now sit on their patio and enjoy the sight of a beautiful, lush green lawn. Now their five dogs can run freely on the soft green blanket of Zeon Zoysia sod, creating a perfect play area for their pets. This outcome represents a successful collaboration between the landscaping team and the client’s desires.
Successful Installation: Despite the logistical obstacle of the sod arriving the following morning after the preparation work, the installation was ultimately successful. The Zeon Zoysia sod was successfully laid down, and the lawn now boasts a beautiful, lush green appearance.
More Fuquay Varina Projects
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Lawn You’ll Love Transformation
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Bentwinds Country Club
Project Location: Front yard, backyard, and left side
Lawn Environment: Full sun
Lawn Challenge: The client was in need of a low maintenance heat tolerant grass that will also tolerate some foot traffic.
Sod Type Recommendation: After an assessment, Peak Sodding recommended Zenith Zoysia.
Interesting Challenge: A challenge was that their well would run dry before all sprinkler zones would complete, therefore, we had to set up our own sprinkler system to run in the meantime to ensure proper watering for the homeowner. Also, providing the proper grading and getting as close to the lake water line as possible.
Project Highlights: The installation was a great success and turned out amazing. He was more than happy about how close we were able to get to the waterline at the very edge of the lake.
Tree Removal Bare Spots
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Weslyn Springs
Project Location: Right side and left side
Lawn Environment: Our client had trees removed on both sides of their home, leaving bare areas that receive full sunlight.
Lawn Challenge: Our client desires to fill these vacant spaces with sod that perfectly matches their current grass type.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommend utilizing TifTuf Bermuda grass to seamlessly blend with the existing lawn. The focus will be on leveling the ground and thoroughly removing any lingering tree roots or debris from the tree removal process to ensure optimal outcomes.
Project Success Criteria: A critical aspect is the leveling of the terrain and addressing the mound created by wood chip piles left over from tree removal.
Scope of Work: Our plan includes excavating and clearing out all remnants of wood chips and tree roots resulting from the tree removal. The aim is to level the ground and achieve a seamless transition with the existing lawn.
Interesting Challenge: Our main challenge emerged in managing the disposal of the remains from the tree removal. However, this hurdle was anticipated, and our preparation effectively resolved it.
Delivering a Lawn You Can Love
Fuquay Varina Neighborhood: Ballentine
Project Location: Entire yard
