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Avatar for Erbe Brothers Excavation
Erbe Brothers Excavation
17 Copper Beech Drive
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Erbe Brothers Excavation
17 Copper Beech Drive
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

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

"This company was great to work with! Extremely knowledgeable and professional from start to finish - did a great job with our driveway in grading and adding material to flatten the surface area."

David N on October 2024

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

"This company was great to work with! Extremely knowledgeable and professional from start to finish - did a great job with our driveway in grading and adding material to flatten the surface area."

David N on October 2024


South Shore Excavating Inc
335 Elm St
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
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
31 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
)
Approved Pro
C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
83 S Putt Corners Rd
5.00(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
154 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


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NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1021 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025

North­East Clas­sic Engi­neer­ing is a septic engineering company. We offers a free consultation service to Massachusetts home owners if you are having trouble with your septic system or tank.

"James assisted us with the FOG Estimation report and the Engineer letter. The town was satisfied with the letter and granted us the approvals. He is highly skilled at providing assistance according to the town and landlord requirements, and you will never receive a counterquestion when seeking his help"

Amar Roa N on March 2025


Miller Environmental
608 Spring Street
No reviews
Miller Environmental
608 Spring Street
No reviews
28 years of experience

Family owned and operated

Family owned and operated


Healey Construction & development LLC
32 Bennett Ave
1.00(
1
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Healey Construction & development LLC
32 Bennett Ave
1.00(
1
)
38 years of experience

General Contracting

General Contracting


More Than Able
20 Meserve St
3.86(
37
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More Than Able
20 Meserve St
3.86(
37
)
Customers say: Quality work
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
)
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.


EJ Paving
101 Lindberg Ave
4.21(
24
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EJ Paving
101 Lindberg Ave
4.21(
24
)
Customers say: Quality work
38 years of experience

Since 1987, EJ Paving Company of Methuen has been servicing residential and commercial customers in Massachusetts and New England states. Hands on owner, Tom Evangelista, takes pride and guarantees satisfaction in every job from the smallest private walkway to major commercial parking lots. Our professionally trained team combined with our large fleet of state of the art equipment produces quality asphalt products at competitive prices. For over 27 years, EJ Paving has been paving the way to a professional reputation as a superior asphalt contractor and leader in the industry. Additional email- info@ejpaving.com

"Fixed all issues with driveway."

Ryan T on July 2022

Since 1987, EJ Paving Company of Methuen has been servicing residential and commercial customers in Massachusetts and New England states. Hands on owner, Tom Evangelista, takes pride and guarantees satisfaction in every job from the smallest private walkway to major commercial parking lots. Our professionally trained team combined with our large fleet of state of the art equipment produces quality asphalt products at competitive prices. For over 27 years, EJ Paving has been paving the way to a professional reputation as a superior asphalt contractor and leader in the industry. Additional email- info@ejpaving.com

"Fixed all issues with driveway."

Ryan T on July 2022


Cotell Excavation
2 Wellesley Rd
No reviews
Cotell Excavation
2 Wellesley Rd
No reviews
19 years of experience

Cotell Excavation is a veteran owned business. We pride ourselves on quality work. We have years of experience doing all aspects of site work and excavation. We do quality work and our payment plan for foundations are easy and risk free. Laser grading to put the perfect pitch on your yard to have proper drainage

Cotell Excavation is a veteran owned business. We pride ourselves on quality work. We have years of experience doing all aspects of site work and excavation. We do quality work and our payment plan for foundations are easy and risk free. Laser grading to put the perfect pitch on your yard to have proper drainage

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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