Sod installation cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,350 – $3,000
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $1.80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
Shreveport homeowners pay roughly $1,350 to $3,000 to lay sod at 1,500 sq ft, or $0.90 to $1.80 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Shreveport is 10% lower. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $16.82 an hour in the Shreveport area, 11% below the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$1,850 to $2,500
About $1.20 to $1.55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $910 | $1,200 |
| Labor | $860 | $1,100 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $180 |
| Total | $1,850 | $2,500 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 | 49% |
| Labor | $660 | $990 | $1,300 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $130 | $250 | 6% |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,150 | $3,000 | 100% |
Where the Shreveport 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, Shreveport wages are 0.88 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 Shreveport metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,500 sq ft comes to $1,050, compared with $1,150 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (84.8) and land at $0 to $250.
How Shreveport compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1,500 sq ft range from $2,000 to $2,200 across Shreveport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | level |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $1,250 – $2,800 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $1,250 – $2,750 | $2,000 | −7% |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $1,300 – $2,900 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,150 | level |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Shreveport comes in at #279 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, Shreveport is 0% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,300 – $2,850 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,350 – $3,000 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,400 – $3,050 | $2,200 | +2% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $1,250 – $2,750 | $2,000 | −7% |
Cities with a workforce like Shreveport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | +5% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +17% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $1,400 – $3,000 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | +3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Shreveport bid
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.
Permit
Sodding permits cost $40-$300 where required, mostly for large lawns or those next to a public road.
Pick a size, pick a tier: sod installation pricing in Shreveport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Shreveport 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
$1,350 to $2,000
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$1,850 to $2,500
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,350 to $3,000
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $910 – $1,350 | $1,250 – $1,700 | $1,600 – $2,050 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,350 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,500 | $2,350 – $3,000 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $3,650 – $5,200 | $4,800 – $6,350 | $5,950 – $7,500 |
When to schedule sod lawn in Shreveport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Shreveport (5 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 Shreveport (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Shreveport gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 4.3 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 99 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 | 58 | 37 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 48 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 94 | 74 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 95 | 73 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 55 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 39 | 4.9 | Workable |
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 Shreveport is 0.88 times the national level.
For landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011, weighted 80%) the local median is $16.82 an hour, which is 11% below the national $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $14.30 and $17.61 an hour. BLS counts 720 of them working in the area, 44.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 61.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.50 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. About 1,170 work in the metro. That is 71.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the landscaping and groundskeeping workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($17.61 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $40. At the 25th percentile ($14.30) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 1.7% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 162,750 jobs in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. That makes it the 146th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $14.30 | $16.82 | $17.61 | $18.82 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Shreveport
Because every project leans on different trades, Shreveport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, retaining wall runs −9% and gravel driveway −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,050 | −10% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −12% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,000 | −10% |
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Sod installation in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Shreveport?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,350 to $3,000 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,850 to $2,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Shreveport?
About $0.90 to $1.80 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $250 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $2.
+Is sod lawn cheaper in Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,150, which is 0% less than Shreveport ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $990 out of $2,150. Materials are 49% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Shreveport?
$1,350 to $3,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Shreveport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $250 for fees in the Shreveport area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 0% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Shreveport?
The BLS median is $16.82 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.30 to $17.61.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Shreveport?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,000 and premium work $2,350 to $3,000. 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 Shreveport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and November 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 Shreveport
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.