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Updated 4 min readGrass DFW team
The short answer
A Grass DFW pallet of sod covers 450 sq ft, the same for all four varieties, and a pallet of that size may weigh as much as a ton. Sod is perishable, so plan to lay it the day it arrives. To pick one up at our Pilot Point yard, bring a vehicle or trailer rated for the weight.
A Grass DFW pallet holds 450 sq ft of sod, whichever variety you choose. That is 50 square yards, or a strip 15 ft wide and 30 ft long. We also sell half and quarter pallets, and the table shows what each covers.
| Format | Covers (sq ft) | Square yards |
|---|---|---|
| Whole pallet | 450 | 50 |
| Half pallet | 225 | 25 |
| Quarter pallet | 112.5 | 12.5 |
Pallets are not all the same size. Mississippi State University Extension (opens in a new tab) says a pallet may range in size but typically holds 450 to 500 sq ft, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (opens in a new tab) says about 450. When you compare suppliers, ask exactly how many square feet a pallet covers. To turn square feet into pallets, see how many pallets of sod you need.
Sod is grass with a thin layer of soil underneath, cut into pieces and stacked in layers. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says sod is sold as slabs or rolls. The photo at the top shows a stack on the forklift tines.
How many pieces make a pallet, and how big each one is, depends on the grass and how it was cut. We do not publish a count, so call or text (214) 702-0622 for the piece size of the variety you want.
Mississippi State University Extension says a 450-square-foot pallet of sod may weigh as much as a ton. Treat that as the upper end: a pallet may weigh less, but plan for a ton.
A ton is 2,000 pounds, so look at your truck’s payload and your trailer’s rating, not only at the size of the bed. Worn tires and unmaintained axles are a real danger under a load like that: the same guide calls them dangerous and illegal.
Not long. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension calls sod perishable and says it does best when laid within 36 hours of being cut, and that clock is already running when the pallet reaches you. Mississippi State says sod will not tolerate sitting on a pallet for very long.
Our delivery policy asks you to lay the sod and water it within 12 hours of delivery, and to report any concern with photos on the day it arrives. So have the ground ready before the pallets land.
If you cannot lay it right away, put the pallets in the shade and keep them lightly moistened so they do not dry out or overheat. A yellow tinge on the pallet is common and does not mean the sod has expired, and pallets last longer in winter than in summer (Mississippi State).
Mississippi State University Extension (opens in a new tab) advises setting pallets down around the site so nobody has to carry sod far. If you take delivery, say where they should go when you order: the checkout has a notes field for exactly that.
Our pickup yard is at 13380 Tischler Rd, Pilot Point, TX 76258. Choose Pickup at checkout: there is no delivery charge, and installation is not offered on pickup orders. We email you when the order is ready, and you should confirm the day and time by phone before you drive out.
Bring your truck or trailer and we load it for you. If you would rather not haul a ton, see where to buy sod in DFW for how delivery works.
Not sure your truck can carry a pallet? Call or text (214) 702-0622 before you drive out, or ask about a half or quarter pallet.
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Measure the area to be sodded in square feet, add 5% to 10% for cuts and divide by 450, the coverage of one pallet, then round up. For example, a 1,000 sq ft lawn with a 10% margin needs 1,100 sq ft: 3 whole pallets, or 2 pallets plus a half pallet.
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In DFW you can buy sod from a sod supplier by the pallet, delivered or picked up, from a nursery for a small patch, or from a landscaper who supplies and lays it. At Grass DFW you choose delivery or pickup at our Pilot Point yard and book at least 48 hours ahead. Enter your ZIP at checkout: if it is outside our service area, we tell you before anything is charged.
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Sod is sold by the pallet, and a pallet covers 450 sq ft, so the price per square foot is the pallet price divided by 450. The live table below shows today’s price per pallet and per square foot for each variety. That price is for the sod only: delivery, optional installation and sales tax are separate lines.
We deliver sod across Dallas–Fort Worth and can lay it with our own crew. Call or text and we will give you a free, written estimate.
