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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Charlton

Barry Building Company, LLC
22 Eames Lane
4.94(
8
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Approved Pro
Barry Building Company, LLC
22 Eames Lane
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

At Barry Building Company LLC , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Tim was great with communication and efficient with getting the job well done!"

Michael L on September 2024

At Barry Building Company LLC , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Tim was great with communication and efficient with getting the job well done!"

Michael L on September 2024


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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.
7000 Homestead Blvd Unit 112
5.00(
5
)
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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TIMBER TIGER TREE SERVICE
1167 Lower Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
TIMBER TIGER TREE SERVICE
1167 Lower Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 10+ years in the business!

"Had a tree fall in a storm, and needed cleaning up. Timber Tiger was very professional, reasonable, with quick response time. Would highly recommend!"

Beverly A on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 10+ years in the business!

"Had a tree fall in a storm, and needed cleaning up. Timber Tiger was very professional, reasonable, with quick response time. Would highly recommend!"

Beverly A on February 2025


Boston Kings Transport, LLC
25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Boston Kings Transport, LLC
25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are 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.

"They are on time from the start until the end."

Homeowner on May 2020

We are 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.

"They are on time from the start until the end."

Homeowner on May 2020


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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC
233 Green Street
4.94(
8
)
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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NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
876 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025


R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
4.20(
5
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R Cox Enterprises
17 Warren Rd
4.20(
5
)
Customers say: Terrific value
40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."

Candy K on June 2023

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."

Candy K on June 2023


Miller Environmental
608 Spring Street
No reviews
Miller Environmental
608 Spring Street
No reviews
28 years of experience

Family owned and operated

Family owned and operated


More Than Able
20 Meserve St
3.86(
37
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More Than Able
20 Meserve St
3.86(
37
)
Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience

We are a home renovation contracting company with years of experience working in residential renovations, specifically bathroom and kitchen. We work in all fields of home renovation, painting, flooring, building, additions. We have a skilled interior designer on staff as well as a team of talented tradesmen. We are licensed and insured.

"The work went smoothly, and efficiently. The shed and pen were torn down, and all the debris was removed and hauled away."

Deborah V on May 2018

We are a home renovation contracting company with years of experience working in residential renovations, specifically bathroom and kitchen. We work in all fields of home renovation, painting, flooring, building, additions. We have a skilled interior designer on staff as well as a team of talented tradesmen. We are licensed and insured.

"The work went smoothly, and efficiently. The shed and pen were torn down, and all the debris was removed and hauled away."

Deborah V on May 2018


The Pickard Farm
155 Great Rd
3.50(
4
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The Pickard Farm
155 Great Rd
3.50(
4
)
Customers say: Super punctual
54 years of experience

The Pickard Farm has been around since farming began. We hire seasonal employees to help with the Horse Hay in the summer, Manure, Pumpkins in the fall and quality seasoned Firewood in the winter months. Check out our siltation fence diversion of expert installers for proper wastewater management. Typically due to the fluctuation of gas prices we do have to charge for delivery, Call Dan for more information. Don’t forget to PYO pumpkin between September and October check out our web site for the time and weather conditions!! Cost is determined by the job.

The Pickard Farm has been around since farming began. We hire seasonal employees to help with the Horse Hay in the summer, Manure, Pumpkins in the fall and quality seasoned Firewood in the winter months. Check out our siltation fence diversion of expert installers for proper wastewater management. Typically due to the fluctuation of gas prices we do have to charge for delivery, Call Dan for more information. Don’t forget to PYO pumpkin between September and October check out our web site for the time and weather conditions!! Cost is determined by the job.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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