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GTL Forest Products
PO Box 10
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GTL Forest Products
PO Box 10
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
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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Earth Solutions Excavating
39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
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Earth Solutions Excavating
39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020


Giles Excavation & Concrete Foundations
56 Eighth Street
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Giles Excavation & Concrete Foundations
56 Eighth Street
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
48 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you


Kennelly Construction, Corp.
56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Kennelly Construction, Corp.
56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
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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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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 local quotes requested

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


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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
PO Box 189
5.00(
4
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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
PO Box 189
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

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!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023

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!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023


Koivu Earthworks
70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
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Koivu Earthworks
70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020


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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
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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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Rescue Plumbing Services
44 Howe Lane
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Rescue Plumbing Services
44 Howe Lane
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
248 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Contact us today with all your plumbing issues and estimates! With over 30 years of experience, no job is ever too big or too little! We specialize in underground plumbing repairs, water heater and boiler replacements, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and preforming diagnostic tests on sewer/septic systems. We provide 24/7 service for both commercial and residential properties!

"Never booked"

Melanie R on March 2024

Contact us today with all your plumbing issues and estimates! With over 30 years of experience, no job is ever too big or too little! We specialize in underground plumbing repairs, water heater and boiler replacements, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and preforming diagnostic tests on sewer/septic systems. We provide 24/7 service for both commercial and residential properties!

"Never booked"

Melanie R on March 2024


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NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
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Approved Pro
NorthEast Classic Engineering
42 Sylvan Dr
3.80(
5
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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

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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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