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Allied Earthworks Inc

15 Durham Dr
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Allied Earthworks Inc

15 Durham Dr
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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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Erbe Brothers Excavation

17 Copper Beech Drive
4.62(
13
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Erbe Brothers Excavation

17 Copper Beech Drive
4.62(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
18 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At Erbe Brothers Excavation we pride ourselves on a job well done. We work with the customer to get the job done safely, efficiently and at a cost effective price. We offer multiple services such as excavation, foundations, land clearing, stump removal, concrete and much more. Please feel free to reach out and we would be more then happy to assist you in your next project! Thank you, Dan and Derek Erbe

"Underbid the project heavily. Didn?t work full days, but charged for them. We fired them and brought someone else in and it was like night and day. We lost tens of thousands on this project because of this company."

Leo H on May 2025

At Erbe Brothers Excavation we pride ourselves on a job well done. We work with the customer to get the job done safely, efficiently and at a cost effective price. We offer multiple services such as excavation, foundations, land clearing, stump removal, concrete and much more. Please feel free to reach out and we would be more then happy to assist you in your next project! Thank you, Dan and Derek Erbe

"Underbid the project heavily. Didn?t work full days, but charged for them. We fired them and brought someone else in and it was like night and day. We lost tens of thousands on this project because of this company."

Leo H on May 2025


South Shore Excavating Inc

335 Elm St
5.00(
9
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South Shore Excavating Inc

335 Elm St
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

South Shore Excavating Inc is your trusted partner for all your excavating needs. As a locally owned and operated company in Boston, we specialize in all forms of excavating. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for exceptional service you can rely on.

"Very well Damien is professional and his suggestions were helpful and saved money"

Tim R on April 2018

South Shore Excavating Inc is your trusted partner for all your excavating needs. As a locally owned and operated company in Boston, we specialize in all forms of excavating. With our expertise and commitment to quality, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for exceptional service you can rely on.

"Very well Damien is professional and his suggestions were helpful and saved money"

Tim R on April 2018


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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC

83 S Putt Corners Rd
5.00(
20
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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC

83 S Putt Corners Rd
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
188 local quotes requested

C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC specializes in underground storage tank removals and abandonments, above ground storage tank removals and installations, remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater investigations, and emergency spill response. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. C2G Environmental is a full service environmental company. What sets us apart from other companies is our highly trained staff of professional geologists and hydrologists, as well as technicians. We do not use sub-contractors or rental equipment. We are authorized by New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey to remove and haul contaminated material. Our Services: • Tank Removals, Abandonments & Installations • 24 Hour Emergency Spill Response • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) • Geoprobe & Vac Truck Services • Water, Soil, Air Testing/Monitoring • Liquid/Soil Transportation & Disposal • Petroleum Facility Compliance Audits (Class A/B Operator) • Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."

Jim O on July 2020

C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC specializes in underground storage tank removals and abandonments, above ground storage tank removals and installations, remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater investigations, and emergency spill response. By choosing C2G Environmental, you can be assured that your environmental project will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. C2G Environmental is a full service environmental company. What sets us apart from other companies is our highly trained staff of professional geologists and hydrologists, as well as technicians. We do not use sub-contractors or rental equipment. We are authorized by New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey to remove and haul contaminated material. Our Services: • Tank Removals, Abandonments & Installations • 24 Hour Emergency Spill Response • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) • Geoprobe & Vac Truck Services • Water, Soil, Air Testing/Monitoring • Liquid/Soil Transportation & Disposal • Petroleum Facility Compliance Audits (Class A/B Operator) • Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."

Jim O on July 2020


Miller Environmental

608 Spring Street
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Miller Environmental

608 Spring Street
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28 years of experience

Family owned and operated

Family owned and operated


Healey Construction & development LLC

32 Bennett Ave
1.00(
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Healey Construction & development LLC

32 Bennett Ave
1.00(
1
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38 years of experience

General Contracting

General Contracting


PLC Construction Co

6 Race Course Rd
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PLC Construction Co

6 Race Course Rd
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16 years of experience

PLC Construction Co provides home and small business service for all the jobs in between a handyman and a general contractor. By offering Painting, Landscaping & Carpentry, we eliminate the hassle of having multiple contractors to complete your mid-sized project. Affordable without sacrificing on quality.

PLC Construction Co provides home and small business service for all the jobs in between a handyman and a general contractor. By offering Painting, Landscaping & Carpentry, we eliminate the hassle of having multiple contractors to complete your mid-sized project. Affordable without sacrificing on quality.


More Than Able

20 Meserve St
4.23(
31
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More Than Able

20 Meserve St
4.23(
31
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Customers say: True professional
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


Driveways by Heap Inc

927 Temple St
4.32(
53
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Driveways by Heap Inc

927 Temple St
4.32(
53
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Customers say: Quality work
50 years of experience

Driveways by Heap, Inc is a local, family-owned, full service paving company. We supply residential and commercial clients with superior service at reasonable prices. We have 8 highly trained and dedicated employees who work with the owner, Robert Heap, in the field as well as 3 dedicated office managers. Our sales specialist, Genevieve, works directly with the client from start to finish and beyond.Genevieve will provide you with a free, accurate estimate on your project within 48 hours of your call. We take no payment for services until the work is completed in full. We actively pave from April through December. Our office hours are Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We install approximately 400 pavings per year which equals to thousands of satisfied customers over the past 30 years. Our outstanding warranty and owner installation makes Driveways by Heap a leader in the asphalt industry.

"driveway replacement"

Jennifer C on November 2020

Driveways by Heap, Inc is a local, family-owned, full service paving company. We supply residential and commercial clients with superior service at reasonable prices. We have 8 highly trained and dedicated employees who work with the owner, Robert Heap, in the field as well as 3 dedicated office managers. Our sales specialist, Genevieve, works directly with the client from start to finish and beyond.Genevieve will provide you with a free, accurate estimate on your project within 48 hours of your call. We take no payment for services until the work is completed in full. We actively pave from April through December. Our office hours are Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We install approximately 400 pavings per year which equals to thousands of satisfied customers over the past 30 years. Our outstanding warranty and owner installation makes Driveways by Heap a leader in the asphalt industry.

"driveway replacement"

Jennifer C on November 2020


Arsenault & Son's Contracting

165 Southern Grove Dr
5.00(
1
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Arsenault & Son's Contracting

165 Southern Grove Dr
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are 2-3 employee contracting company in St. Johns Fla. that does majority in home renovations and home building around this area we are licensed and insured and registered with the state.

We are 2-3 employee contracting company in St. Johns Fla. that does majority in home renovations and home building around this area we are licensed and insured and registered with the state.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Norwell, 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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