MR Landscape & Construction Inc

Wrentham's Conservation Commission enforces the Wetlands Protection Act, so grading, clearing, or planting within 100 feet of Lake Pearl, Lake Archer, a pond, stream, or wetland needs review and likely an Order of Conditions, with a tighter inner no-disturb zone — lakefront and shoreline work is closely scrutinized to protect water quality. Retaining walls over four feet require a building permit and engineering, and pools, significant regrading, and stormwater work need permits. Public shade trees are protected under state law. Routine maintenance on existing lawn outside regulated areas does not require a permit.

Wrentham pricing runs in the upper-mid range for the area, with lakefront work commanding a premium. Weekly mowing on a typical lot runs $50-85; lakefront lots more. Spring cleanup $300-700; fall cleanup $400-950. Bark mulch installed runs $85-125 per yard. Irrigation runs $5,000-9,500. Bluestone or paver patios land $12-20K. Shoreline stabilization and lakefront grading add cost given conservation requirements. Full design-build with beds, plantings, irrigation, and hardscape typically runs $22K-65K, with lakefront properties running higher once conservation review and erosion control are factored in.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential landscaping work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other landscaping contractor serving the town, on the Landscaping in Wrentham page.