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Avatar for Annisquam Landcare, Inc.

Annisquam Landcare, Inc.

183 Main Street
4.62(
20
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Approved Pro

Annisquam Landcare, Inc.

183 Main Street
4.62(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Established in 2002, Annisquam Landcare, Inc. continues to lead the competition within the area. Your home is your castle and you don't take that investment lightly, neither do I.

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Yvonne F on July 2019

Established in 2002, Annisquam Landcare, Inc. continues to lead the competition within the area. Your home is your castle and you don't take that investment lightly, neither do I.

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Yvonne F on July 2019


T & W Excavation

10 Anderson Street
4.67(
6
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T & W Excavation

10 Anderson Street
4.67(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Welcome to T & W Excavation, we've in business since 1988 and have over 25 years experience. We are a locally owned and operated company and believe in superior customer service and satisfaction is our guarantee to you. Call us today! Check out my web site at twexcavation.weebly.com

"Glen provided an excellent experience. Very prompt and professional.and pleasant to work with."

Victor G on June 2012

Welcome to T & W Excavation, we've in business since 1988 and have over 25 years experience. We are a locally owned and operated company and believe in superior customer service and satisfaction is our guarantee to you. Call us today! Check out my web site at twexcavation.weebly.com

"Glen provided an excellent experience. Very prompt and professional.and pleasant to work with."

Victor G on June 2012


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V.C.O. Inc.

5.00(
3
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V.C.O. Inc.

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
282 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job, very professional, I highly recommend"

Joe B on July 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job, very professional, I highly recommend"

Joe B on July 2025


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


FRYE'S LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION SVC.

27 PROSPECT ST
4.88(
8
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FRYE'S LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION SVC.

27 PROSPECT ST
4.88(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
41 years of experience

Serving the Community Frye's Landscaping Services Inc holds onto the family values and core operating goals as in the early days. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our community. By providing superior service, we look to enhance neighborhoods and hope to do the same through your upcoming project!

Serving the Community Frye's Landscaping Services Inc holds onto the family values and core operating goals as in the early days. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our community. By providing superior service, we look to enhance neighborhoods and hope to do the same through your upcoming project!


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


The Pickard Farm

155 Great Rd
3.50(
4
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The Pickard Farm

155 Great Rd
3.50(
4
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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.


Gerrior Masonry & Landscape Construction Corp

245 Salem St
4.54(
24
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Gerrior Masonry & Landscape Construction Corp

245 Salem St
4.54(
24
)
Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

The company was founded by owner and masonry contractor, Joseph Gerrior in 1992. Joe has over 22 years of experience and expertise in his field. Joe personally oversees every project, therefore ensuring that every job is done to the highest quality. Gerrior Corp. teams up their hardscape specialist with their masons and landscapers to create endless possibilities. Estimates are always free and scheduled in a timely manner. Gerrior Corp. is fully insured and their work is guaranteed. Every jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completion and left looking as pristine as possible. The highly knowledgeable and trained staff, along with state of the art equipment leave impeccable results which speak for themselves. References are available upon request or you can click on the testimonials page to read some of the feedback from their customers. They pride themselves on excellence and look forward to working with you to make your dreams a reality.

The company was founded by owner and masonry contractor, Joseph Gerrior in 1992. Joe has over 22 years of experience and expertise in his field. Joe personally oversees every project, therefore ensuring that every job is done to the highest quality. Gerrior Corp. teams up their hardscape specialist with their masons and landscapers to create endless possibilities. Estimates are always free and scheduled in a timely manner. Gerrior Corp. is fully insured and their work is guaranteed. Every jobsite is thoroughly cleaned upon completion and left looking as pristine as possible. The highly knowledgeable and trained staff, along with state of the art equipment leave impeccable results which speak for themselves. References are available upon request or you can click on the testimonials page to read some of the feedback from their customers. They pride themselves on excellence and look forward to working with you to make your dreams a reality.


Forest Street Builders

6 Atlanta Street
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Forest Street Builders

6 Atlanta Street
No reviews yet
22 years of experience

Forest Street Builders is a full service general contractor to the residential homeowner market. We specialize in providing very personalized service, best-in-class quality construction and private estate management while taking great care to protect your home throughout the entire renovation and building process.

Forest Street Builders is a full service general contractor to the residential homeowner market. We specialize in providing very personalized service, best-in-class quality construction and private estate management while taking great care to protect your home throughout the entire renovation and building process.


Nelly's Construction

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Nelly's Construction

No reviews yet
5 years of experience

We offer land clearing, pool digging, drainage pipe installation, excavation, hardscape, demolition, and any & all dirt work. **WE DO NOT REMOVE OIL TANKS** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and customer satisfaction from start to completion. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job! Please call us today to discuss your project!

We offer land clearing, pool digging, drainage pipe installation, excavation, hardscape, demolition, and any & all dirt work. **WE DO NOT REMOVE OIL TANKS** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and customer satisfaction from start to completion. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job! Please call us today to discuss your project!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Rockport, 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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