Landscape Construction Franklin, MA

Good landscape construction starts below the surface

Looking for landscape construction 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.

Landscape construction is the work that changes what a property is, not just how it looks this season. A back yard that becomes a patio, an outdoor kitchen and a fire feature. A sloped lot that becomes usable with walls and steps. A wet yard that finally drains. It is also the work where mistakes are most expensive, because they sit underground where nobody sees them. Franklin homeowners have relied on us as their local landscaper for years. So we bring that same approach to every landscape construction job in town.

We build in the right order: drainage and grading first, then base and structure, then surface and plantings. We build every base from compacted stone at the depth this climate demands, drain every wall, and set every grade to move water away from the house. Because the same crew handles every phase, nobody tears anything up twice and nobody blames another contractor.

Why Franklin, MA homeowners call Ten Four for Landscape Construction

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.

Landscape Construction benefits for Franklin, MA properties

• A yard that functions as well as it looks
• Hardscape built to survive decades of freeze and thaw
• Drainage solved as part of the project instead of after
• One accountable crew from excavation to plantings
• A written scope that keeps the price honest

Problems we fix most often

Most people in Franklin call us about landscape construction 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:

• A patio, wall or walkway that heaved or sank within a few winters
• Multiple contractors blaming each other while the project stalls
• A yard that stays wet no matter what you plant
• Slopes, ledge and drainage problems nobody planned for
• Change orders that doubled the price mid-project
• A beautiful design that cannot survive New England frost

What’s included

• Site assessment, grading and drainage design
• Excavation and compacted stone base construction
• Paver, bluestone and natural stone hardscape
• Retaining walls, steps and seating walls
• Outdoor kitchens and fire features
• Lawn installation, planting and finish grading

Above all, every one of those items is part of the price we quote, not an upsell. When we scope landscape construction 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 Landscape Construction 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 landscape construction 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 landscape construction 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 Landscape Construction in Franklin, MA

Construction runs from the spring thaw into December in most years. Spring and early fall book first, so projects planned over the winter get the best scheduling. We can phase larger projects across seasons so the budget and the calendar both work.

Signs it’s time to call

• You want the back yard to be a place you actually use
• Existing hardscape has failed and needs to be rebuilt right
• The property has slopes, ledge or water problems that limit what you can do
• You want one crew to handle the whole project start to finish

Why choose Ten Four for Landscape Construction in Franklin, MA

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

• Built in the right order — drainage, base, structure, surface, plantings.
• Our own crew and equipment — no subcontractors to coordinate or blame.
• Seth on site — the person who quoted the job is the person building it.
• 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.

Landscape Construction questions from Franklin, MA customers

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Getting started in Franklin, MA

More landscaping services for Franklin homeowners

Besides Landscape Construction, 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: Patios & Walkways, Retaining Walls, Water Drainage Solutions, as well as all our landscaper services. You can also learn more about the town on Wikipedia’s Franklin, Massachusetts page.

Landscape construction done right is invisible in the best way. The patio stays flat, the wall stays plumb, the yard stays dry, and all anyone sees is a space they love to use.

So, ready to talk about landscape construction 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.