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Madison Floral & Landscape Solutions
5.0(
22
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"You hear these horror stories of people who take your money and get back to you whenever they feel like it, but this was the complete opposite. They gave me a clear breakdown of costs, told me when they were going to start, and when they were going to be done, and did exactly what they said they would do at exactly the budget they said they'd do it at. I honestly had no idea how they were going to demolish a shed, move a couple of trees, set up a retaining wall, and re-create my front and back lawns in, like, a week. But they did, and it turned out wonderfully."
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral
Madison Floral

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ENTECH-Environmental Technicians
4.8(
276
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ENTECH did an oil tank removal for me which is a multi step process with the town and EPA and heavy equipment. It was buried in my front lawn with plantings all around it and oil left in the tank. In the middle, covid 19 shut down the procedure for two months. They handled all the paperwork and headaches. They couldn t have done a more professional job. They did a perfect job of staging the excavation so there was no damage to lawn and plantings. They handled all the delays, rescheduling, and paperwork. They kept their very fair price. I think ENTECH is probably the best contractor I ever hired."
 Tight area
 exposing the tank
 Concrete Driveway
 Breaking Ground
 getting ready to dig

+52

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Zacarias Tree & Landscaping, Inc.
4.4(
66
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Zacarias to replace a very worn out gravel path in need of replacement with pavers. Rony was very helpful with the planning phase in listening to our needs and developing a quality project that incorporated what we wanted. The crew worked hard and in inclement weather to get the job done as discussed and planned. There was an issue that was due to a miscommunication with a contractor working on another project that abutted the path and Rony addressed the issue and made it right. We love the path and the costs were all clearly presented up front along with a very detailed plan for the work. The grass seed they planted which was a bonus they added in has grown some great grass, and the lighting they installed makes a huge difference."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+10

Response time12 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Chambers Heating & A.C. Service
4.5(
51
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin came out same day and was able to fix problem quickly! He went above and beyond to answer questions and provide suggestions. Very kind and very fair pricing. My neighbor saw his truck and asked him to look at their AC system. He answered their questions and provided quotes without cost."
93% High Efficiency Gas Furnace with AC
Baseboard Zone on a Steam Boiler
Supply Header with Circulators
Before Pic w/zone valves & Loose Wiring
Gas Fired tankless water heater

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Davis & Sons
2.5(
13
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Davis and Sons completed a number of challenging projects for my wife and I. First, David Davis completed the trench work for installing an undeground electric utility that required him working closely with the municipal wiring inspector and my electrician. He also installed a large, steel rebar reinforced retaining wall in our backyard -- which was a tight space to maneuver. Davis also built us a very attractive concrete driveway and supporting L-shaped wall to replace a rotten, wood timber wall on the front of our house. Many of our neighbors have commented on the attractive retaining wall and driveway David Davis built for us."
framing stage
birch ln
 excavation
birch ln
 footing/stone

+6

Response time4 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Land Solutions & Hardscapes
5.0(
1
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Land Solutions & Hardscapes, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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