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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Marc went above and beyond when installing a yard drainage system in our side yard. He was quick to give us a competitive quote, easy to work with, and got a complicated job done fast. I would highly recommend him for homeowners looking to modify the slope and or drainage plan for their plot."
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Framingham, MA (Drainage and Re-grade)
Lot Clearing/De-Stumping
Yard Drainage/Discharge system
Southbridge,MA

+12

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WS Builders Corp
4.1(
69
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WS builders did a great job renovating my house. The price was fair and they finish the job on time. I really recommend this company."
Addition
Basement renovation
Roof Renovation
KITCHEN REMODELING
2 and 3 Floor Addition

+75

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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DiVerdi Site Solutions LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a rookie in this area of landscaping, I needed an honest, understandable person to explain and explore my options for redesigning my yard which has a hill, old trees and other features that made it a real challenge. Robbie patiently provided this guidance without any pressure and was happy to explain ways in which I might reduce costs. This felt more like a partnership and I am grateful to have a professional I can trust to do a quality job. Thank you!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Pro Performance Construction, Inc.
5.0(
11
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rodolfo and his crew were great to work with, and his crew and associates did a fine job on our upstairs rental apt. Work included insulation, new windows on the sunporch, repairs of water damage in the bathroom, painting of the entire apt (colors chosen by Rodolfo - the place looks great!), and other work as needed. We are glad we found Pro Performance Construction to do the job!"
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling

+31

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a bunch of projects that were piling up and this team was able to take care of all of them in one day with the skills to take care of everything. And their pricing was so fair will make it easy for us to hire them again. I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Costa Landscape and Construction, LLC
4.9(
8
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"the project was top notch. Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they finished the project early and were willing to reschedule the final walkthrough multiple times to accommodate our schedule. Final project turned out great!""
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Stair and Walkway
Patio and Walkways

+6

Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Three Seasons Landscape
5.0(
8
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Removed all overgrowth from more than one acre of property, some which was 2-3 feet tall, removed small trees growing in areas not wanted; removed leaf accumulations against the foundation; trimmed large trees around the inside perimeter of the yard to so one can walk under them; chipped and removed all of the cut-down brush. Company did everything asked, for a very reasonable price; workers were efficient and friendly. Several neighbors commented on the excellent work, and the much improved look of the yard."
Natural Stone Stairs
Complete Landscaping
Brick Patio
Steps, Walkway and landscape lighting
Flower Planting

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Westview Farms & Associates Corp.
4.8(
17
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Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The best money we've spent on our home outside - went from overgrown & overwhelming - to a magazine cover. A true transformation. I now understand all the 5star reviews - he works all jobs himself, w/ a little help from immediate family (no crew). He loves what he does, takes the time to do things right, listens / checks-in to be sure we are happy with decisions along the way. I went with every suggestion made. Eventually, I gave full reign with a 'surprise me' response to his suggestions :-). I would trust him to do any landscaping job. Would recommend to my mother! I now LOVE pulling into our driveway now - looks stunning!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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