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Avatar for Forever Excavating
Forever Excavating
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Forever Excavating after getting several quotes. The job was to prep for a large patio, excavation for a French drain, and to do some re-grading in my backyard. They offered very competitive pricing and are a small, local, veteran owned and operated company so I decided to go with them and I couldn't be happier with the results. The project was completed on time and on budget. My family and I look forward to enjoying our new yard and will absolutely be hiring Forever Excavating for any future projects we may need accomplished."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Triple 7 Excavation & Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Triple 7 Excavation to handle the site work and preparation for my new patio, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. From start to finish, their team was professional, efficient, and clearly took great pride in their work. They arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and made sure every detail was done right—from grading and drainage to the final cleanup. The crew worked hard, respected my property, and delivered exactly what they promised (and then some). The patio area looks fantastic and was completed on schedule. It’s not easy to find a contractor who combines skill, honesty, and great customer service, but Triple 7 Excavation absolutely does. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality excavation or site work done the right way."
Concrete Patio Extension
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal
Shrub Removal

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Cox Enterprises
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very professional, patient with all my questions and overall kind. The job got done in a timely manner and when I had a concern they addressed it right away and fixed it. They were also able to see beyond the issue I can see and were able to explain to me what was happening and went ahead and fixed it as well. I am very pleased"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for BMG Stump Grinding
BMG Stump Grinding
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from BMG Stump Grinding! From the first time I reached out, they were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. They did a great job removing the stump and cleaned everything up so well afterward that you could hardly tell it was ever there. It’s always nice to find a company that takes pride in their work and treats you like a person, not just another job. I really appreciate how smoothly everything went and would absolutely recommend BMG Stump Grinding to anyone who needs a stump removed. Great service and great people!"
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+1

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M & M Construction LLC
4.6(
76
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had contacted Anthony to try and solve an issue of getting water in our basement during heavy rainstorms.  Anthony was extremely quick to respond to all emails and made time to come out to our home not only once for an initial consultation and quote, but again a second time to do a final run through with both my husband and I.   He was extremely knowledgable about the work that needed to be done and seemed 100% confident in his proposed solution.  I was impressed with how quickly he was able to identify what was wrong and he took the time to clearly explain it to us.  He was also willing to discuss price and tried to really work with us.  Unfortunately, I am expecting our second child any day now and, after receiving the final walk through, we had some complications that forced us to rethink our immediate financial needs. We are frustrated with the timing but had to put priorities in order.  We were extremely impressed with Anthony's professional attitude and wonderful customer service and are hoping to hire him to do the job later in the year!
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Blue stone 1
Blue stone 2
Retaining Wall (Before)
Retaining Wall (After)
Channel Drain

+26

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Site Works
New England Site Works
4.9(
9
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wales, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Sparkys Services to take down three trees. Fred and his crew were awesome. The way they took down the trees and removed and cleaned up the debris showed they have a lot of experience. The quote I was given was very reasonable. Will highly recommend them"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Wales, 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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