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GTL Forest Products

PO Box 10
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GTL Forest Products

PO Box 10
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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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Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
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Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020


Koivu Earthworks

70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
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Approved Pro

Koivu Earthworks

70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020


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MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
2
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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


DP Clark Inc.

300 Park St
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DP Clark Inc.

300 Park St
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12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DP Clark Inc. has been dedicated to this craft for over 30 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

DP Clark Inc. has been dedicated to this craft for over 30 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!


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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.

PO Box 189
5.00(
5
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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.

PO Box 189
5.00(
5
)
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Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
20 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!

"Tim was excellent to work with. He was quick to respond and quote. Tim handled all the details, coordinating with the Plumbers, Designers, and Permits. While installing the Septic system, he was also hired to do some grading of the property and install a foundation for a large addition. His quotes were fair, he stayed on budget, and his subcontractors were excellent. Most importantly he answered all of my concerns and questions throughout the job. I will definitely recommend his company. "

Thomas G on October 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!

"Tim was excellent to work with. He was quick to respond and quote. Tim handled all the details, coordinating with the Plumbers, Designers, and Permits. While installing the Septic system, he was also hired to do some grading of the property and install a foundation for a large addition. His quotes were fair, he stayed on budget, and his subcontractors were excellent. Most importantly he answered all of my concerns and questions throughout the job. I will definitely recommend his company. "

Thomas G on October 2025


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Dukes, LLC

14 Boyden Road
4.36(
233
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Dukes, LLC

14 Boyden Road
4.36(
233
)
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Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Very nice. They did what I needed to get done. Great job by DUKES LLC "

Nancy P on October 2025

Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"Very nice. They did what I needed to get done. Great job by DUKES LLC "

Nancy P on October 2025


Boston Kings Transport, LLC

25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
3
)
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Boston Kings Transport, LLC

25 Phoenix Rd
5.00(
3
)
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Mike and his entire crew at Boston Kings are absolutely amazing! The initial communication to schedule the job was very easy despite the weather not cooperating. Their work is perfection. They are all professional, polite and respectful. They were all incredibly patient with my questions. I would absolutely hire them again! Definitely a positive experience. "

cheryl w on August 2025

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.

"Mike and his entire crew at Boston Kings are absolutely amazing! The initial communication to schedule the job was very easy despite the weather not cooperating. Their work is perfection. They are all professional, polite and respectful. They were all incredibly patient with my questions. I would absolutely hire them again! Definitely a positive experience. "

cheryl w on August 2025


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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC

233 Green Street
4.94(
8
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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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ES Landscaping

165 Goen Rd.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

ES Landscaping

165 Goen Rd.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good job."

Raj J 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good job."

Raj J on February 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Fitchburg, 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.

The Fitchburg, MA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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