Always check the references of anyone you consider hiring for sod installation at your home or business. Installing sod is a very time-consuming, labor-intensive process that requires people who know how to work hard. Local references will be able to tell you whether the company is staffed by people who will work all day or who take constant breaks.

Look for contractors that have a wide range of sods to choose from. There are many different types of grass that you can have put down on your lawn. Different grasses will have different pros and cons. If a company doesn't have a catalog for you to look at, then you can ask what sods they have in stock and look them up yourself.

See if the contractor will pull up the old sod and haul it away for you. Many contractors will not do this because it adds a significant labor component to the whole installation. However, there are many companies that throw the removal of old sod together with the installation of new sod as a package. This could end up saving you a lot of hassle and a little extra money.