Sod installation cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,500 sq ft)
- $1,600 – $3,450
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $2.10
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $2,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
A new sod lawn in Lexington Park, MD usually costs $1,600 to $3,450 for 1,500 sq ft. That works out to about $1.05 to $2.10 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 more. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn a median of $21.49 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 14% above the US median of $18.82.
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Estimated cost for 1,500 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$2,150 to $2,900
About $1.35 to $1.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,250 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $210 |
| Total | $2,150 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,500 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $750 | $1,100 | $1,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $830 | $1,250 | $1,650 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $150 | $300 | 6% |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,500 | $3,450 | 100% |
Where the Lexington Park price comes from
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 47% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is landscaping and groundskeeping workers (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Lexington Park the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lexington Park is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,150 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1,500 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.8: $0 to $300.
What local crews earn in Lexington Park
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Lexington Park the blend is 1.11.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.49 an hour, 14% above the US median of $18.82. The middle half of them earn between $17.73 and $22.34 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 51.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 61.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (landscaping and groundskeeping workers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $180. That is a swing of roughly 7.1% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lexington Park has 70,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 259th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers (37-3011) | 80% | $17.73 | $21.49 | $22.34 | $18.82 | 1.14 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Jobs that often go together with sod lawn are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lexington Park wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, French drain comes out highest (+1%) and sprinkler system lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $610 – $2,150 | +1% |
| Sprinkler system | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,900 – $9,750 | −3% |
| Retaining wall | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,900 – $13,300 | −2% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,500 – $10,100 | −1% |
| Inground pool | 450 sq ft | $35,500 – $111,000 | −2% |
Lexington Park weather and the sod installation calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Patuxent River Nas (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For digging, grading and setting material in the ground, the comfortable months in Lexington Park are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average overnight low at or below freezing (32°F).
In January and February the average low is at or below freezing, which means frozen ground and slower digging, compaction and sod or stone placement. NOAA counts about 68 days a year with a low at or below 32°F at this station.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). Inside the workable window, November and December are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.5 inches. The station averages about 26 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 30 | 2.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
Why two Lexington Park quotes can differ
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.
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lexington Park. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small yard (1,000 sq ft) to large yard (4,000 sq ft).
Basic
$1,600 to $2,350
Basic grass on cleared, level ground
Standard
$2,150 to $2,900
Better grass type with some grading
Premium
$2,700 to $3,450
Premium sod, soil work, difficult slopes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small yard (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $1,600 | $1,450 – $2,000 | $1,850 – $2,400 |
| average yard (1,500 sq ft) | $1,600 – $2,350 | $2,150 – $2,900 | $2,700 – $3,450 |
| large yard (4,000 sq ft) | $4,200 – $6,000 | $5,550 – $7,350 | $6,900 – $8,700 |
Is Lexington Park cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $2,550. Virginia Beach is the cheapest at $2,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $1,600 – $3,450 | $2,500 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $1,600 – $3,500 | $2,550 | +1% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | −9% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | −9% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $1,400 – $3,100 | $2,250 | −10% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,450 | −3% |
| United States | $1,500 – $3,300 | $2,400 | −5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lexington Park ranks #64 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lexington Park is 3% above the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,450 | −3% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,300 | −9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $1,600 – $3,450 | $2,500 | level |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,350 | −7% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $1,650 – $3,650 | $2,650 | +5% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $1,450 – $3,200 | $2,300 | −8% |
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Sod installation in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to lay sod in Lexington Park?
For 1,500 sq ft, expect $1,600 to $3,450 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for sod lawn in Lexington Park?
About $1.05 to $2.10 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1,500 sq ft there is $2,550, which is 1% more than Lexington Park ($2,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,500. Materials are 45% and permits 6%. Nationally, labor is 47%.
+What would average yard (1,500 sq ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$1,600 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does sod lawn need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $0 to $300 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for sod lawn compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 3% above the Maryland statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do landscaping and groundskeeping workers earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $21.49 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $18.82 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.73 to $22.34.
+What do basic and premium sod lawn work cost in Lexington Park?
For 1,500 sq ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $2,350 and premium work $2,700 to $3,450. 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 Lexington Park?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. 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 Lexington Park
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.