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Avatar for SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
SEAN FARRELL EXCAVATION INC
4.9(
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean Farrell and his employees are truly outstanding! From the initial call to completion of the project there was always clear and honest communication. We had to do a substantial amount of site work and also pour a foundation for a new garage (what I would consider a large project). They answered all my questions and made sure I truly understood what was happening throughout the whole process. Sean called to check in as well in order to ensure client satisfaction and you can tell he takes great pride in his work. 10/10 , five stars, best in the business."
Basement dig out
Equipment ready
Typical sewer pipe installation ready for backfill
Foundation dig out - ready for forms and concrete pour.
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+3

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Pagano Landscape & Paving
Pagano Landscape & Paving
5.0(
8
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"The Excavation and tree stump removal was done He’s exactly as planned, on time within budget and a real quality job. The driveway repair job is top-notch. I would recommend his services to anyone."
Boston common,Authur Feildler foot bridge,Esplande landscape reconstruction project
Antique 1840s reclaim Granite wall
Underground Parking garage Midtown motel Huntington ave Boston
Lot clearing,Stump Excavation,Grading,Electrical/utilities trenching
Antique Granite/fieldstone wall granite curbing installation

+344

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WS Builders Corp
4.3(
62
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"What an amazing job they did building a fence for us. Wladimir was really great to work with. I will definitely use them again and have no problem recommending them to everyone."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Coulstring construction Inc
Coulstring construction Inc
5.0(
2
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cameron showed up right on time, measured and marked off the site and went to work. Excavated the site, spread and leveled 5 yards of 3/4? stone. The Reeds Ferry foreman complimented Cameron?s work. I have more work to do and Cam and his excavator can do the heavy lifting. Highly recommend Cameron."
Excavation Site
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading
Driveway and yard grading

+9

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for P & L Custom Homes & Excavation LLC
P & L Custom Homes & Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

" P&L has completed several major excavations for my clients and I. They are currently working on a 10 unit residential subdivision in Middleboro and multiple municipal projects for the city of Brockton, as well as completed dozens of new construction lots all around the area that required re-grading and clearing, new septic systems and more. "
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Junk Ease
5.0(
1
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!

Dropping Off A Load!
Another Clean Out!
Another Successful Load
Response time3 hrs
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.

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