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Junk Ease

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Junk Ease

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience in the Wellesley industry, Junk Ease is your industry expert in Wellesley. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience in the Wellesley industry, Junk Ease is your industry expert in Wellesley. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!


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GTL Forest Products

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GTL Forest Products

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31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!

Welcome to GTL Forest Products! With over 35 years in the industry, we specialize in land clearing and tree removal. Our equipped team has the professionalism, reliability, and experience to help you with your next project so call us for a free quote!


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Coulstring construction Inc

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Coulstring construction Inc

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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Very impressive operating skills. Also a pleasure to speak with about the job."

Tom T on January 2026

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Very impressive operating skills. Also a pleasure to speak with about the job."

Tom T on January 2026


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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great experience! Prompt, responsive and good value."

Jonathan S on January 2023


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Pagano Landscape & Paving

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Pagano Landscape & Paving

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

At Pagano Landscape&Paving we are locally owned buisness performing quality job’s done right with 30+years expierence! Jesse Pagano -Tree work/stump removal -Paving Asphalt repair/sealcoating -Masonry -Landscape design -Snow removal -Fencing -Stone/material delivery -Skidsteer micro excavator -Trenching -Grading

"Jesse did some excavation and planted trees in my yard. Excellent job! Now my neighbors all want him to do theirs as well! Thanks Jesse!"

Noah B on December 2024

At Pagano Landscape&Paving we are locally owned buisness performing quality job’s done right with 30+years expierence! Jesse Pagano -Tree work/stump removal -Paving Asphalt repair/sealcoating -Masonry -Landscape design -Snow removal -Fencing -Stone/material delivery -Skidsteer micro excavator -Trenching -Grading

"Jesse did some excavation and planted trees in my yard. Excellent job! Now my neighbors all want him to do theirs as well! Thanks Jesse!"

Noah B on December 2024


T & W Excavation

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T & W Excavation

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

Welcome to T & W Excavation, we've in business since 1988 and have over 25 years experience. We are a locally owned and operated company and believe in superior customer service and satisfaction is our guarantee to you. Call us today! Check out my web site at twexcavation.weebly.com

"Glen provided an excellent experience. Very prompt and professional.and pleasant to work with."

Victor G on June 2012

Welcome to T & W Excavation, we've in business since 1988 and have over 25 years experience. We are a locally owned and operated company and believe in superior customer service and satisfaction is our guarantee to you. Call us today! Check out my web site at twexcavation.weebly.com

"Glen provided an excellent experience. Very prompt and professional.and pleasant to work with."

Victor G on June 2012


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MJG General Construction

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MJG General Construction

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Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to MJG General Construction! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Great work and great service! Recommend "

Edward C on October 2025

Welcome to MJG General Construction! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Great work and great service! Recommend "

Edward C on October 2025


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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

4.75(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Here at Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc. we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

"On time, efficient workers, and cleaned up completely."

Ray H on December 2024

Here at Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc. we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project.

"On time, efficient workers, and cleaned up completely."

Ray H on December 2024


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StrongBack Systems

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StrongBack Systems

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience

"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."

Matthew F on May 2020

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at StrongBack Systems strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Over ten years experience

"I had a very positive experience working with StrongBack Systems on a retaining wall project. Greg and his team were prompt, professional, courteous, and far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is in need of a similar project."

Matthew F on May 2020


"Great job, very professional, I highly recommend"

Joe B on July 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job, very professional, I highly recommend"

Joe B on July 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Boston, MA

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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