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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from WOLLASTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
One October 2025 customer's job list reads like a small construction project: a bluestone patio, multiple planting beds, over a dozen trees, hundreds of shrubs and small plants, an irrigation system and assorted yard cleanup — the entirety of a home's landscaping, from one crew. That is the work Wollaston Development gets hired for. The company calls itself a full-service landscape design, hardscape and masonry construction outfit serving Greater Boston, founded in 2011 by Michael Pallone out of his earlier lawn-maintenance business and run with co-owner Meredith Pallone; Mike's name turns up in more than half of its 39 written reviews. The recent jobs keep that shape. In April 2026 a homeowner had the garage demolished and the whole lot redone — brick patio and walkway, new sod, shrubs, a fence — and said the team made their lives easy after being given a lot of freedom within the boundary conditions. A July 2026 reviewer, 25 years in the same house with piecemeal work here and there behind them, called Michael and the crew responsive, knowledgeable, meticulous and budget-minded. Much of the work is stone. A December 2025 review covers a custom bluestone patio with stair work, drainage and leveling. A June 2024 customer had a bowing five-foot fieldstone wall they reckoned was over 50 years old, and praised the price and the attention to detail. Back in 2022, a homeowner walked a large retaining wall through design, permits and execution in what they called a complicated area. Two reviewers aren't homeowners at all. A property manager writing in April 2025 had used the company for three years across the properties they manage; a May 2023 reviewer said Mike's crew had been handling Concord Greene's snow removal, spring and fall cleanups, mulching, weeding and weekly mowing for three years. Money comes up well too — a July 2023 customer in Winchester said the team showed up on time and stayed on budget, and a November 2024 homeowner who compared many companies and quotes said Mike was the one most willing to work with them on budget and still get the finish they wanted. There is a sharp exception. A two-star review posted in April 2025, from a customer who hired the company at the end of 2023 to install a large patio with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, calls it "a frustrating mess from start to finish" and says "the communication was terrible to start." Several other reviewers single out communication as what they liked best — a September 2024 customer called Mike extremely communicative — so on a big multi-part build, settle up front who updates you and how often. For a whole-yard rebuild — patio, walls, plantings, lighting and irrigation designed and installed together — or a seasonal contract on a managed property, Wollaston is a solid call. Get the full scope and the schedule in writing before a large hardscape build begins, and agree who your point of contact is once the crew is on site.
I have never had a better experience with a landscaping or outdoor construction service. Start to finish, Michael and the Wollaston crew were responsive, knowledgeable and meticulous and budget-minded. We’ve been in our house for 25 years and had piecemeal work here and there, but out project with Wollaston was big in scope and had many, many components, including an expansive stone patio and a beautiful fieldstone retaining wall, drainage and irrigation systems, stone walkways, sod installation, a cedar trellis, stucco treatment of an existing cement retaining wall, cobblestone borders, installation of several raised planter boxes, and expert guidance on plant selection.
Wollaston demolished our garage, put in a brick patio and walkway, new sod lawn, shrubs, fence, the whole lot. Great, professional team, made our lives easy. We gave them a lot of freedom within the boundary conditions to do something that would look good and work for us, and they delivered efficiently and respectfully. Team is great.
Mike and the entire crew at Wollaston Development were excellent to work with for my project to build a custom bluestone patio, including stair work, drainage solutions, and leveling. From the start of the consultation process, Mike showed he was incredibly knowledgeable but not rigid, listening to my ideas and coming up with creative solutions that meet my aesthetic criteria and budget. During the build, his team was incredibly professional, always showed up on time, provided me with walkthroughs and updates, and kept the project as tidy as possible at the end of the day. The team was very open to my feedback and showed great flexibility and care to make sure I was happy with the result. Mike also was very true to budget and exceeded expectations on the speed of the project. Whether you are looking to fully outsource design or partner with someone to achieve a specific vision, I would highly, highly recommend hiring Wollaston and definitely plan to work with Mike again in the future.
After years of moderate success at best at growing my lawn, as well as endlessly dragging a sprinkler across it, my wife and I decided to upgrade to sod w/ a sprinkler system. We also decided to replace two walkways. Not knowing where to turn, I took the advice of a colleague of mine and contacted Mike Pallone w/ Wollaston Development. From the moment I met Mike, I knew he was the person we wanted to work with. Mike was prompt w/ every appointment we had. Gave constructive advice on decisions that needed to be made, as well as proposing a fair price. Mike delivered on all fronts w/ no revisions or drama. Mike's team consisting of Zack, Juan, Rubin and Andy were professional, courteous, and worked really well together. We are very happy with the completed project, and without a doubt, highly recommend Mike and his team for anyone considering a landscaping project. Joe & Eileen Woburn
Wollaston Development installed the entirety of our home’s landscaping including a bluestone patio, multiple planting beds, over a dozen trees, hundreds of shrubs and small plants, an irrigation system, as well as assorted yard cleanup. Every interaction with Mike, Zac, and the entire team was phenomenal - they are a highly professional crew that works quickly and efficiently. They are highly detail oriented and responsive to questions and concerns. We would wholeheartedly recommend Wollaston to anyone!
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