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Junk Ease

18 Shirley Rd
5.00(
1
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Junk Ease

18 Shirley Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
2 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

PO Box 10
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GTL Forest Products

PO Box 10
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Approved Pro
30 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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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

7000 Homestead Blvd Unit 112
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.

7000 Homestead Blvd Unit 112
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 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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HEBB EXCAVATION SERVICES

42 Main Street
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HEBB EXCAVATION SERVICES

42 Main Street
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.


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New England Paveworks

PO BOX 34
5.00(
6
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New England Paveworks

PO BOX 34
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

New England Pave Works offers a diverse range of services tailored to elevate your outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans hardscape and landscape construction, encompassing paving, drainage systems, small excavation, asphalt sealcoating, landscape design-build, outdoor living construction, and concrete cutting and installation. Whether it's crafting durable driveways, enhancing curb appeal with innovative garden designs, or creating functional outdoor living spaces, we're committed to precision and excellence in every project. With our customer-centric approach, expect clear communication, fair pricing, and personalized service. Elevate your outdoor experience with New England Pave Works - where expertise meets creativity. M-F: 9am - 5pm

"Jim and Zac went over the top to correct my driveway. Deteriorating asphalt was pushing my recently built stone walls surrounding driveway away. They re-set the stones and used mortar to secure them. They went out of their way to secure joint between driveway and wall. Being in quality control most of my working life it was refreshing to see the workmanship. The cost was more than fair. Integrity is refreshing. Barry Ryan"

Barry R on June 2024

New England Pave Works offers a diverse range of services tailored to elevate your outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans hardscape and landscape construction, encompassing paving, drainage systems, small excavation, asphalt sealcoating, landscape design-build, outdoor living construction, and concrete cutting and installation. Whether it's crafting durable driveways, enhancing curb appeal with innovative garden designs, or creating functional outdoor living spaces, we're committed to precision and excellence in every project. With our customer-centric approach, expect clear communication, fair pricing, and personalized service. Elevate your outdoor experience with New England Pave Works - where expertise meets creativity. M-F: 9am - 5pm

"Jim and Zac went over the top to correct my driveway. Deteriorating asphalt was pushing my recently built stone walls surrounding driveway away. They re-set the stones and used mortar to secure them. They went out of their way to secure joint between driveway and wall. Being in quality control most of my working life it was refreshing to see the workmanship. The cost was more than fair. Integrity is refreshing. Barry Ryan"

Barry R on June 2024


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John K. Young Landscaping

P.O. Box 1623
4.62(
57
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John K. Young Landscaping

P.O. Box 1623
4.62(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Since 1999, John K. Young Landscaping has earned a reputation of prompt reliable, residential and commercial services. Our knowledge will earn your trust for a lifetime. John believes in making all of his clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves in adding beautiful to your home and property. Call John today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Na"

Lidia H on May 2025

Since 1999, John K. Young Landscaping has earned a reputation of prompt reliable, residential and commercial services. Our knowledge will earn your trust for a lifetime. John believes in making all of his clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves in adding beautiful to your home and property. Call John today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you.

"Na"

Lidia H on May 2025


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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

11 Cobbet Place
4.75(
51
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.

11 Cobbet Place
4.75(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 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


GF Landscape

203 Main Street
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro

GF Landscape

203 Main Street
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Welcome to GF Landscape based out of Maynard. We have many years of experience and are your one-stop-shop for maintain and clean up projects. We are professional, reliable and we care about our customers. Call us today!

"FANTASTIC"

Kamlakar A on September 2022

Welcome to GF Landscape based out of Maynard. We have many years of experience and are your one-stop-shop for maintain and clean up projects. We are professional, reliable and we care about our customers. Call us today!

"FANTASTIC"

Kamlakar A on September 2022


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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC

233 Green Street
4.94(
8
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Approved Pro

Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC

233 Green Street
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."

Joop R on March 2024

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your concrete and masonry and landscaping needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Blue Costa Landscape & Construction, LLC installed a concete border around a storage area and build a draining system in the backyard. We had an idea of what we wanted, but they had some good recommendations which significantly enhanced the overall project we had in mind."

Joop R on March 2024


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MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
1 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!

"We hired them to clean out the invasive weeds in our yard and they did a fantastic job. "

Mariana S on September 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!

"We hired them to clean out the invasive weeds in our yard and they did a fantastic job. "

Mariana S on September 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cambridge, 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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