Sod Done Right in Gentilly
Big Easy Sod serves Gentilly with the same crew, the same standard, and the same one-day installs we've brought to every neighborhood in the greater New Orleans area. NOLA-specific sod. No-show-free scheduling. Transparent pricing.
We Know This Area
Gentilly stretches from the Bayou St. John corridor to the lakefront, covering a range of elevations and soil conditions. The lower sections of Gentilly are among the lowest-elevation residential areas in New Orleans, these properties sit below sea level and depend entirely on the city's drainage system to manage rainfall. Big Easy Sod takes a drainage-first approach to every Gentilly install, particularly for properties in Gentilly Woods and the areas near the Florida Avenue Canal.
Why Most Lawn Jobs Fail Around Here
Louisiana clay doesn't forgive shortcuts. Most contractors take them anyway.
Sod That Dies in 30 Days
Wrong grass for the Louisiana climate. Most installers pick whatever's available, not what survives summer heat and clay soil here.
Drainage Ignored, Lawn Drowns
No grading, no drainage prep. The first real rain creates standing water. Sod roots suffocate. You're back to square one and out another contractor fee.
No-Show Crews
Scheduled for Tuesday. Showed up Friday. Or not at all. Contractors who disappear mid-job or don't call back are the reason people call Big Easy Sod.
Opaque Pricing
"Just trust us" quotes with no breakdown. Then the invoice is different. No itemization, no explanation. Just a number you didn't expect.
Big Easy Sod was built specifically around these failures. Every Gentilly job starts with an honest on-site assessment covering soil, drainage, sun exposure, and the right grass variety for where you live. We fix the problem, not just the symptom.
Get It Done RightDon't Take Our Word for It
Real results from New Orleans homeowners and property managers.
The Big Easy Standard
No mystery. No runaround. Here's exactly what happens when you call Big Easy Sod.
Free Consultation
Tell us about your yard. Or we'll come out and look at it ourselves. We assess your soil, drainage, sun exposure, and give you an honest quote. No pressure, no mystery pricing.
We Prep and Install
Our crew handles everything: removing old turf, grading the soil, laying the sod correctly the first time. Most residential installs are done in a single day.
Enjoy Your Lawn
We walk you through care instructions, answer your questions, and leave the yard clean. Then we get out of your way and let the grass do its thing.
What Done-Right Looks Like
A real job from this area. Specific outcome. Not a vague testimonial.
Gentilly Woods: Below-Sea-Level Lot, Year-Round Drainage Strategy
A Gentilly homeowner in Gentilly Woods had tried sod twice in the backyard, both installs failed when the first sustained rain event created standing water that the clay soil couldn't drain. We installed a central dry creek bed for water channeling, regraded the perimeter, and planted Palmetto St. Augustine for its flood tolerance.
First successful sod in Gentilly Woods backyard. Survived two wet seasons without die-off.
Lawns We've Transformed
Real installs. Real yards. Real New Orleans.
We Cover All of Greater New Orleans
About Gentilly
Gentilly is a diverse, working-class neighborhood stretching from Bayou St. John to the lakefront. Like Lakeview, it suffered severe flooding in 2005 and has been steadily rebuilding. The soil in Gentilly sits on some of the lowest elevation in the city, making standing water after rainfall a near-universal problem that any sod installer must address before laying turf.
Why Lawns Matter Here
- Some of the lowest elevation in the city means drainage prep is non-negotiable
- Post-flood rebuild soil has inconsistent composition requiring assessment
- Gentilly Ridge properties have better drainage than the lower-lying areas
A Few Things About Gentilly
Gentilly sits partially below sea level, making it one of the lowest-elevation neighborhoods in New Orleans.
The Gentilly Ridge, a natural levee, runs through the neighborhood and creates slightly higher ground.
Dillard University, a historically Black university, is located in the heart of Gentilly.
The area is named after a suburb of Marseille, France.
Things To Do in Gentilly
- Visit the Dillard University campus, known for its beautiful Georgian architecture.
- Explore Bayou St. John by kayak or on foot along the trail.
- Visit the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course, one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the U.S.
- Attend Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds, held annually in late April and early May.
Get Your Free Gentilly Quote
Tell us about your yard and we'll respond within 24 hours. No obligation. No runaround.
- Free on-site assessment
- Response within 24 hours
- Transparent, itemized pricing
- NOLA-climate sod recommendation