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Removal and site cleanup
Failed turf, weeds or applicable construction residue are cleared so the actual soil and elevations can be evaluated and prepared.
Cinco Ranch, TX and Nearby Areas
Sod Replacement, Grading & Irrigation in Cinco Ranch, TX
Rebuild an aging lawn or complete a new-construction yard from the ground up.
A worn, uneven lawn can make an established home feel neglected, while bare builder soil can leave a new home looking unfinished. Covering either condition with sod before checking the surface may carry settlement, compaction, debris, drainage problems or sprinkler conflicts into the finished lawn. PLS Landscaping evaluates the grade, soil, foundation clearance, runoff, sunlight and irrigation before construction begins. We then coordinate the applicable removal, soil preparation, leveling, irrigation corrections and sod installation to create a cleaner outdoor surface for family time, children and pets.
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Aging and New Construction Lawns
Grading, Irrigation and Sod
Two lawns, one important principle
The surface must be prepared for the lawn you want to keep
An aging lawn may hide settlement, weak soil or changing irrigation coverage. A newly built home may have compacted builder soil, construction debris and incomplete finish elevations. Both need a construction plan before the first pallet arrives.
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Aging lawn reconstruction
Failed turf is removed so settlement, surface irregularities, compacted areas and old lawn boundaries can be corrected rather than covered.
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New-construction lawn completion
Bare or unfinished yards are checked for builder compaction, debris, foundation clearance and transitions to new concrete, beds and fences.
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Irrigation coverage that matches the yard
Heads, spray patterns and zones are reviewed around the planned lawn so approved corrections can be completed before sod placement.
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Grass selected for light and use
Sun exposure, pets, play, appearance and maintenance expectations help guide the choice between available sod varieties.
Complete lawn construction
One coordinated scope for replacement lawns and unfinished new yards
Each property needs a measured plan. We coordinate the applicable work so the prepared soil, irrigation coverage and finished sod elevation support one another.
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Leveling and finish grading
Localized high and low areas are corrected to improve the lawn surface and connect it cleanly with foundations, hardscape and beds.
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Soil preparation
Applicable soil amendments or selected planting soil are spread and refined to create a smoother rooting surface for the new sod.
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Irrigation adjustments
Sprinkler heads and visible coverage concerns are reviewed. Approved repairs or layout changes are completed before sod placement.
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Sod installation
Fresh sod is fitted tightly, cut around site features and rolled or settled as appropriate over the prepared finish grade.
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Establishment guidance
We review initial watering and practical access so the household understands how to protect the living lawn while it begins rooting.
Grass selected for the property
Sunlight, family use and maintenance matter
The right turf choice depends on the yard rather than a single favorite variety. We discuss the available options after reviewing light, irrigation and the way your household plans to use the lawn.
St. Augustine
A common residential choice that can provide a broad-bladed lawn. Site-specific sunlight, watering and care still determine establishment and long-term performance.
Zoysia
Selected by some homeowners for its dense appearance and texture. Variety, sunlight, irrigation and maintenance expectations should be reviewed before installation.
Bermuda
Often considered for sunny, active areas. It generally needs strong sunlight and should not be selected for heavily shaded sections without realistic expectations.
Living material notice: Sod is a perishable living material. Establishment depends on sunlight, weather, soil conditions, irrigation, watering and care after installation. Drainage or severe shade concerns may require a separate solution before lawn replacement.
PLS project work
See the lawn construction sequence
These four different project photographs show the work that supports a replacement lawn or new-construction lawn: clearing, soil preparation, irrigation coordination and final sod installation.
Construction sequence
Prepare every layer before installing the lawn
The exact scope varies between an aging lawn and a new-construction yard, but sod should remain the final surface rather than the first attempt to cover an unfinished condition.
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Evaluate
Review sunlight, grade, soil, lawn boundaries, access, drainage symptoms and irrigation coverage.
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Remove
Clear failed turf and applicable surface material to expose the area that needs reconstruction.
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Correct
Complete approved irrigation work and localized elevation or soil corrections while the yard is open.
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Prepare
Refine the soil surface, establish finished transitions and prepare for delivery and installation.
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Install
Place the selected sod, inspect visible transitions and review initial watering and access.
Finish the home outside
A new lawn should invite your family into the yard
Whether the old lawn has reached the end of its useful life or a newly built home still has bare soil, reconstruction can create a cleaner and more comfortable outdoor surface. Children gain room to play, pets have a more pleasant area to use and the view from the patio finally feels connected to the home. The goal is not only greener grass. It is a finished yard prepared for everyday family life.
A cleaner route from the patio to the lawn
A smoother surface for play and everyday use
Less exposed soil tracked indoors by pets
A finished setting for beds and outdoor living areas
Planning your lawn project
Sod installation questions
Can you remove my existing lawn before installing sod?
Yes. Existing turf and applicable surface material can be removed as part of the project. This exposes the soil and makes it possible to address the prepared lawn surface before new sod is installed.
Does every sod project need grading?
Not every lawn needs major grade correction. Many replacement projects benefit from finish grading or localized correction to smooth the surface and improve transitions. Substantial elevation or drainage problems may require a separate construction scope.
Will you check the irrigation before installing sod?
Visible heads, lawn boundaries and coverage concerns can be reviewed. Approved repairs, head adjustments or system modifications should be completed before sod placement so the new lawn can be watered more consistently.
What should be checked at a new-construction home?
The lawn area should be reviewed for compaction, construction debris, finished elevation, foundation clearance, runoff, irrigation coverage and connections to concrete and landscape beds before soil preparation and sod installation.
How soon can children and pets use the new lawn?
Traffic should be limited while the sod begins rooting into the prepared soil. Weather, grass type and establishment conditions affect timing, so access guidance is reviewed for the specific installation.
Which grass is appropriate for the property?
St. Augustine, Zoysia and Bermuda may be considered depending on sunlight, use, appearance and maintenance expectations. The site conditions should guide the selection rather than choosing one grass for every yard.
Schedule an onsite estimate
Start with the yard condition, not only the grass
We will review the existing or new-construction surface, elevations, sunlight, irrigation and the way your household wants to use the yard before defining the recommended lawn-construction scope.
