Sod installation cost in Deltona, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,400 – $3,150
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $1.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
Deltona homeowners pay roughly $1,400 to $3,150 to lay sod at 1,500 sq ft, or $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Deltona is 5% lower. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $17.60 an hour in the Deltona area, 6% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Deltona, FL, standard level
$1,950 to $2,650
About $1.25 to $1.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $940 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $910 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $1,950 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Deltona, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,100 | $1,450 | 47% |
| Labor | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $300 | 7% |
| Total | $1,400 | $2,300 | $3,150 | 100% |
Where the Deltona price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: landscaping and groundskeeping workers at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Deltona wages are 0.93 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (47% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Deltona metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,500 sq ft comes to $1,100, compared with $1,150 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (99.4) and land at $0 to $300.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Deltona is 0.93 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $17.60 an hour, which is 6% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $16.67 and $20.31 an hour. BLS counts 2,610 of them working in the area, 118.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.02 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.70 and $23.37 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 93.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the landscaping and groundskeeping workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($20.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $130. At the 25th percentile ($16.67) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 5.7% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,740 jobs in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area. That makes it the 109th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $16.67 | $17.60 | $20.31 | $18.82 | 0.94 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.70 | $21.02 | $23.37 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
When to schedule sod lawn in Deltona
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Orlando Sanford Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Deltona (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Deltona gets about 50 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (8.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, November and December are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 115 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | 50 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 56 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 89 | 67 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 73 | 8.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 93 | 75 | 6.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 73 | 6.2 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 78 | 58 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 73 | 53 | 2.2 | Workable |
How Deltona compares
Same job, same size (1,500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jacksonville is the priciest of the group at $2,300. Ocala is the cheapest at $2,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FLthis page | $1,400 – $3,150 | $2,300 | |
| Ocala, FL50 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL50 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Palm Bay, FL70 miles | $1,400 – $3,150 | $2,300 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL80 miles | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +2% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Deltona comes in at #198 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $2,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $2,000 (midpoints, 1,500 sq ft). Statewide, Deltona is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,400 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,400 – $3,150 | $2,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Deltona's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Deltona against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,350 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,350 | +3% |
Deltona: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Deltona wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,400 to $2,100
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,950 to $2,650
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,450 to $3,150
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $950 – $1,450 | $1,300 – $1,800 | $1,700 – $2,200 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,400 – $2,100 | $1,950 – $2,650 | $2,450 – $3,150 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,800 – $5,450 | $5,000 – $6,650 | $6,250 – $7,900 |
Sod installation: what moves the price in Deltona
Old grass removal
Removing an old lawn first adds $0.50-$2.00 per sq ft, and a full remove-and-resod runs $1.50-$4.00 per sq ft (HomeGuide).
Sod type
Sod alone costs $0.30-$0.80 per sq ft, or $130-$360 per pallet; delivery is $50-$250 per load.
Site prep
The cost listed here assumes leveled, cleared ground. Grading and soil amendments are extra.
Planning more than one job in Deltona?
Because every project leans on different trades, Deltona's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, French drain runs −8% and sprinkler system −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,950 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,000 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,400 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,300 | −9% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,700 – $102,500 | −9% |
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Sod installation in Deltona: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Deltona?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,400 to $3,150 in the Deltona area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,950 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Deltona?
About $0.95 to $1.90 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Deltona or Ocala?
Ocala is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,250, which is 2% less than Deltona ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Deltona?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,300. Materials are 47% and permits 7%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Deltona?
$1,400 to $3,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Deltona?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $300 for fees in the Deltona area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Deltona expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Florida?
Deltona is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Deltona?
The BLS median is $17.60 an hour in the Deltona area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.67 to $20.31.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Deltona?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $2,100 and premium work $2,450 to $3,150. Basic means: basic grass on cleared, level ground. Premium means: premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes.
+When is the best time to lay sod in Deltona?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. November and December are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Sod installation near Deltona
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.