Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Sod Installation Services in Baldwin, FL

We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.76★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 3,137 Google reviews of 27 top-rated sod installation services nationwide; 9 of them in Baldwin, FL. Updated October 29, 2026.

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1FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Irrigation system repair & maintenance”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.76★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Irrigation system repair & maintenance” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about irrigation system repair & maintenance

Gracie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

Darnell is by far THE BEST landscaper we have ever used hands down. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field and his attention to detail truly cannot be matched. We are so happy to have found him and are so happy with how our front yard renovation turned out! Thank you Darnell!

Driveway landscapingGarden designIrrigation system repair & maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Christopher11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

Darnell is very professional and knows his craft. He is very detail oriented and spends the extra time to get the job done right. He came highly recommended and we are happy with the new lawn/landscape and how much improvement it made to our home. Thanks!

Grading & reslopingIrrigation system repair & maintenanceLandscape installations+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
nc1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

Took time to discuss various ideas for the backyard area landscaping after an addition was added to the house. Blends in perfectly with the natural lake and woods landscape! Very pleased.

HardscapingIrrigation system repair & maintenanceLandscaping design+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michael9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

Darnell and his crew were very professional and attentive. They explained each aspect of the Sod replacement. I would not hesitate to use them again. They did some extra work without raising there already very reasonable price. And they cleaned up the area and left it better than when they started...Thanks Florida Pro!

Irrigation system repair & maintenanceYard workService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

Just had Florida Pro do a complete cleanup & reshaping of our landscape including installation of a number of great looking new plants. Also did a full irrigation system analysis and made needed additions and repairs. The quality of work and attention to detail from Darnell & Tyler were simply outstanding. Cannot…

Irrigation system repair & maintenanceLawn mowing & maintenanceYard work+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE

I called Darnell at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday in late April (the busiest time of the year for sprinkler repair as everyone is making sure their systems work for the summer heat). Other companies told me they were booked out 2-3 weeks and I had just laid an entire yard of sod. Darnell came out within the hour to take a…

Irrigation system repair & maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of sod installation services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1SYNLawn Jacksonville logoSYNLawn JacksonvilleBaldwin, FLA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.98—
2Riley's Lawn Care and More logoRiley's Lawn Care and MoreBaldwin, FLA 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%73+11.1Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–BA–5.00—
3Advanced Lawn & Garden LLC logoAdvanced Lawn & Garden LLCBaldwin, FLA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAAA4.91—
4FLORIDA PRO LAWN CARE logoFLORIDA PRO LAWN CAREBaldwin, FLA 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAAA4.87—
5Beast Mode Lawn Care logoBeast Mode Lawn CareBaldwin, FLB 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBBAAA4.75—
6Lawn Love Lawn Care of Jacksonville logoLawn Love Lawn Care of JacksonvilleBaldwin, FLB 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBCAAA4.70—
7Trutco logoTrutcoBaldwin, FLB 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%77+42Reliability 24%58+14.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty78−2.2Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCBAAA4.79—
8Legacy Lawn Service logoLegacy Lawn ServiceBaldwin, FLC 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%63+40Reliability 28%47+13.3Replies to reviews 8%74+6.1Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 59Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BC––AB4.63—
9Grass Blades Lawn Care logoGrass Blades Lawn CareBaldwin, FLC 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%55+32.3Reliability 26%46+12Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 59Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.CCAA––4.62—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Sod Installation Services in Baldwin, FL at a glance

How the 9 sod installation services we rated in Baldwin, FL compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A444%
  • Grade B333%
  • Grade C222%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up333%
  • 4.80–4.89★111%
  • 4.60–4.79★556%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality41622%
  • Professionalism44223%
  • Responsiveness37720%
  • Punctuality33518%
  • Value33618%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price10434%
  • Reasonable17758%
  • Overpriced134%
  • Not sure114%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.