Sitework Franklin, MA

Every good project starts with the site done right

Looking for sitework in Franklin, MA? Ten Four Landscape & Construction has handled it for homeowners, business owners and property managers across Norfolk County since 2012. Our Wrentham yard is also about fifteen minutes away.

Sitework is the part of a project nobody photographs and everybody depends on. The grade that keeps water out of the basement, the compacted base under the driveway, the trench for the drain line and the restoration after the pool company leaves are all sitework. All of it has to be right before anything built on top of it can be. Franklin homeowners have relied on us as their local landscaper for years. So we bring that same approach to every sitework job in town.

We run our own excavators, skid steers and compaction equipment. So we can handle a yard restoration after a septic replacement, a driveway base, a drainage trench or the excavation for a full landscape project. There is no waiting on someone else. We shoot grades with a laser, manage spoils responsibly and leave the site clean and ready for whatever comes next.

Why Franklin, MA homeowners call Ten Four for Sitework

Franklin is the largest of the towns we serve and one where we do a great deal of work. That work runs from the neighborhoods around downtown and Dean College to the subdivisions off Route 140, Lincoln Street and Pleasant Street. It is a mix of older homes near Main Street, dense 1990s and 2000s developments with tight setbacks, and condominium communities that need reliable grounds care. We also handle commercial properties in the industrial parks near Interstate 495 and Forge Park.

Soils in Franklin change block by block. Much of the town is glacial till with plenty of stone, while the low ground near Mine Brook, Uncas Pond and the Charles River holds water and stays soft. Heavy clay pockets are common in the newer subdivisions where builders stripped the topsoil during construction. That is why so many Franklin lawns struggle with compaction, moss and standing water until someone actually corrects the soil instead of covering it up.

Sitework benefits for Franklin, MA properties

• Water moved away from the house for good
• A yard restored to lawn and beds after construction
• Bases that stay flat under driveways, pads and hardscape
• One crew with its own equipment instead of a chain of subcontractors
• A site that is ready for the next project

Problems we fix most often

Most people in Franklin call us about sitework because something has already gone wrong. Others, meanwhile, want to make sure it never does. In short, these are the issues we see most often. Every one of them is also preventable when we do the work right the first time:

• Water running toward the house because nobody ever graded the lot properly
• A yard destroyed by a pool, septic or foundation project and left as dirt
• Stumps and brush taking over the back of the property
• A gravel driveway that washes out every spring
• A pad or shed base with no compaction under it
• Waiting weeks for an excavator to fit you in

What’s included

• Excavation and trenching
• Rough and finish grading to move water away from structures
• Compacted base for driveways, pads and hardscape
• Brush clearing and small stump removal
• Site restoration with loam and lawn after construction
• Drainage installation and material hauling

Above all, every one of those items is part of the price we quote, not an upsell. When we scope sitework for a Franklin property, we spell out exactly what you get. So there are no surprises on the invoice, and no corners cut where you cannot see them.

How Sitework works in Franklin, MA

We keep the process simple and predictable so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Here is how a sitework job runs in Franklin, MA with Ten Four, from the first call to the final walkthrough. The owner is also reachable at every step.

What drives the price

Honest answer: we price sitework in Franklin, MA by the job rather than off a rate card. Why? Because no two properties are the same. Generally, anyone who quotes a firm price over the phone without seeing the site is guessing. That guess usually turns into a change order later. So here are a few of the things that move the price up or down:

When to schedule Sitework in Franklin, MA

Sitework runs from the spring thaw until the ground freezes. Restoration after pool and septic projects is best done immediately so the yard does not erode all summer. Driveway and pad bases need dry conditions, so late spring through fall is ideal.

Signs it’s time to call

• Water pools against the foundation or floods the yard
• A construction project left the yard as a dirt lot
• You need a base for a driveway, shed, pad or patio
• Brush and stumps have taken over part of the property

Why choose Ten Four for Sitework in Franklin, MA

Certainly, plenty of people will quote you sitework in Franklin. But here is what you get with Ten Four Landscape & Construction that you do not get everywhere else:

• Our own equipment and operators — no waiting on a subcontractor’s schedule.
• Grades set with a laser — water goes where it should, every time.
• Cleaned up and restored — you get a finished site, not just a dug one.
• Licensed, insured and local since 2012 — the same owner-operator since day one. We also serve Franklin from our yard at 2570 West St in Wrentham, about fifteen minutes away.
• Everything in writing — a free written estimate with the scope spelled out before any work starts.

We serve every part of Franklin, from the Franklin State Forest side of town to the neighborhoods near DelCarte and Beaver Pond. Our yard in Wrentham is also only a short drive down Route 140.

Sitework questions from Franklin, MA customers

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Getting started in Franklin, MA

More landscaping services for Franklin homeowners

Besides Sitework, we offer nineteen other services in Franklin. Every one of them also has its own page for Franklin, MA. So you can see exactly what each one includes before you call:

Property Maintenance in Franklin Spring & Fall Clean-Up in Franklin Lawn Mowing in Franklin Mulch & Edging in Franklin Tree & Shrub Care in Franklin Fertilizer Programs in Franklin Lawn Aeration & Overseeding in Franklin Landscape Construction in Franklin Patios & Walkways in Franklin Retaining Walls in Franklin Outdoor Firepits & Seating Areas in Franklin Steps & Stairways in Franklin Lawn Installation in Franklin Planting in Franklin Sitework in Franklin Mosquito & Tick Spraying in Franklin Hydroseeding in Franklin Water Drainage Solutions in Franklin Outdoor Kitchens in Franklin Dethatching in Franklin

Industry resources & standards

In particular, we follow the published installation guidance and horticultural best practices from the organizations below. They are also good places to learn more before any project:

National Association of Landscape Professionals Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery & Urban Forestry Program

Related services: Water Drainage Solutions, Lawn Installation, Landscape Construction, as well as all our landscaper services. You can also learn more about the town on Wikipedia’s Franklin, Massachusetts page.

Sitework is the quiet part of every good project. When the grade is right and the base is solid, everything built on top of it stays where it belongs.

So, ready to talk about sitework in Franklin, MA? Call (508) 505-5416, Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm, or request a free written estimate whenever you are ready. Then Seth will walk your Franklin property himself.