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Junk Ease

18 Shirley Rd
5.00(
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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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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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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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MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

MJG General Construction

4 Spruce Street Apt 2
5.00(
1
)
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!

"To start with, it was an excellent job, but what I liked most was the kindness and attention I received from the owner. 100% recommended."

Bilda L on August 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!

"To start with, it was an excellent job, but what I liked most was the kindness and attention I received from the owner. 100% recommended."

Bilda L on August 2025


Boylan Brothers, Inc.

P.O. Box 11
4.82(
11
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Boylan Brothers, Inc.

P.O. Box 11
4.82(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Our mission, at Boylan Brothers, Inc., is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one-of-a-kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Boylan Brothers, Inc., stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second-to-none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Boylan Bros have been landscaping, plowing, cleanup Spring and Fall and roadway regrading after the Winter wear and tear for 3 years. They are great to work with, respectful of property as I have a large horse farm. Iâ ve had several landscapers over the years and they are THE best."

Debbie G on July 2024

Our mission, at Boylan Brothers, Inc., is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one-of-a-kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! Boylan Brothers, Inc., stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second-to-none workmanship, and a prompt and responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Boylan Bros have been landscaping, plowing, cleanup Spring and Fall and roadway regrading after the Winter wear and tear for 3 years. They are great to work with, respectful of property as I have a large horse farm. Iâ ve had several landscapers over the years and they are THE best."

Debbie G on July 2024


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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Road
5.00(
5
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

At, R Cox Enterprises Inc., our company is based on the belief that the needs of our customers 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.

"Honest, reasonable and professional. Ron is a great guy."

George R on March 2024

At, R Cox Enterprises Inc., our company is based on the belief that the needs of our customers 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.

"Honest, reasonable and professional. Ron is a great guy."

George R on March 2024


Allied Earthworks Inc

15 Durham Dr
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Allied Earthworks Inc

15 Durham Dr
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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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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StrongBack Systems

PO Box 422
4.88(
8
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StrongBack Systems

PO Box 422
4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 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


Kennelly Construction, Corp.

56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Kennelly Construction, Corp.

56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

Here at Kennelly Construction, Corp., we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's excavation, to septic systems, we can take care of all your home's needs. With over 50 years of experience, we offer both residential and commercial services. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to working with you!

"They got the job done.."

Diane L on February 2021

Here at Kennelly Construction, Corp., we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's excavation, to septic systems, we can take care of all your home's needs. With over 50 years of experience, we offer both residential and commercial services. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to working with you!

"They got the job done.."

Diane L on February 2021

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Needham, 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 Needham, MA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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