# Burke's Excavating

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 845 Sandwich Rd, Sagamore, MA 02561 · **Phone:** (508) 927-2502 · **Website:** https://www.burkesexcavating.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Burke's Excavating is a Cape Cod-based excavation contractor run by owner-founder Walter Burke out of Sagamore, serving Cape Cod, the Islands, and Plymouth County. Burke started in construction in Maine at 18 before returning to Massachusetts to start the company, which the business says has operated on the Cape for over 30 years, handling foundation and pool excavation, septic system installation, demolition, site grading, and utility and driveway work for both homeowners and contractors.

Every review on file is five stars — five reviews from 2022 through 2024, all on Google. One is from a general contractor who has hired Burke's for several recent projects and describes Walt's team as knowledgeable, responsive, and careful to keep job sites clean; another 2024 homeowner review credits the crew with handling an addition-related excavation with clear communication from start to finish. A 2022 review specifically describes a leaching field (septic) repair, praising Walt for answering and returning calls promptly and leaving the site safe and clean afterward — a specific, first-hand account that backs up the broader praise for responsiveness and site care running through the other reviews.

Burke's is a solid call for Cape Cod and Plymouth County homeowners and contractors who need excavation, septic installation, demolition, or site work handled by an owner-operator with decades of local experience — get a written scope and quote for your specific project when you reach out.

**Strengths:**
- Repeat GC referrals — a general contractor reports multiple recent projects with consistent praise
- Responsive communication — reviewers cite prompt calls and timely follow-up
- Clean, safe job sites — repeated theme across reviews
- Long local track record — self-reported 30+ years serving the Cape and Islands

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Founded and owned by Walter Burke, who has run Burke's Excavating on Cape Cod for over 30 years after beginning his construction career in Maine. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded by Walter Burke, a Cape Cod native who began his construction career at 18 in Maine before returnin…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by founder Walter Burke”
- Provides excavation, septic system installation (including denitrification systems), demolition, lot clearing, drainage/utility work, road and driveway construction, and trucking/hauling for residential and commercial clients across Cape Cod, the Islands, and Plymouth County. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com) — “Cape Cod-based excavation contractor founded and owned by Walter Burke, offering site excavation, septic system installation, demolition, lo…”
- A general contractor reports hiring Burke's for several recent projects and praises Walt's team as knowledgeable, responsive, hardworking, and safety-conscious, with a clean job site. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkcWFpVFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdqaiTXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Walt and his team have done several recent projects for me as I am a General Contractor. Walt is very knowledgeable, responsive, and take…”
- A 2024 homeowner review describes a home addition project completed with strong professionalism and clear communication throughout. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkZ0x5S0pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdgLyKJQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Burke's Excavating for an addition on my house, and I couldn't be more impressed with the out…”
- In a 2022 review, a customer described an exceptional leaching field repair, with the owner answering and returning calls promptly and keeping the site safe and clean. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtajRubDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-j4nl9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Walt and his team did an exceptional job repairing our leaching field.  He answers his calls and returns them when not available in a tim…”
- All 5 reviews on file (Google, 2022-2024) are five-star, including a repeat referral from a general contractor and a specific septic repair account. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burkes%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJoQ05PIDL5IkR05qapK3IV3Y) — “Google: 5★ from 5 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkcWFpVFhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdqaiTXQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Walt and his team have done several recent projects for me as I am a General Contractor. Walt is very knowledgeable, responsive, and take…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkZ0x5S0pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdgLyKJQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Burke's Excavating for an addition on my house, and I couldn't be more impressed with the out…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1M092eFJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID53OvxRw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this company, I had the best experience doing my construction. Very  professional, responsible, honest, priced right.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKNEp2TXFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ4JvMqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Eric and Walt are great, professional, prompt and they do a great job.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtajRubDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-j4nl9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Walt and his team did an exceptional job repairing our leaching field.  He answers his calls and returns them when not available in a tim…”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com) — “Cape Cod-based excavation contractor founded and owned by Walter Burke, offering site excavation, septic system installation, demolition, lo…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded by Walter Burke, a Cape Cod native who began his construction career at 18 in Maine before returnin…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtajRubDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7657c8ada49a9ad3!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-j4nl9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Walt and his team did an exceptional job repairing our leaching field.  He answers his calls and returns them when not available in a tim…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burke's%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJoQ05PIDL5IkR05qapK3IV3Y): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Burke's%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJoQ05PIDL5IkR05qapK3IV3Y): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.burkesexcavating.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.burkesexcavating.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael O'Connor · 2024-02-24**: Walt and his team have done several recent projects for me as I am a General Contractor. Walt is very knowledgeable, responsive, and takes pride in his trade. Walter's team is hard working, safe, and they keep the job site clean at all times! I highly recommend Burkes Excavating !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kimberly O’Brien · 2024-02-20**: I recently had the pleasure of working with Burke's Excavating for an addition on my house, and I couldn't be more impressed with the outstanding service they provided. From start to finish, the team demonstrated a level of professionalism and expertise that sets them apart in the industry.  The sta…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Albert Pinkhasov · 2023-10-20**: Highly recommend this company, I had the best experience doing my construction. Very  professional, responsible, honest, priced right.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Besart Kamberi · 2023-06-18**: Eric and Walt are great, professional, prompt and they do a great job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Carreiro · 2022-11-16**: Walt and his team did an exceptional job repairing our leaching field.  He answers his calls and returns them when not available in a timely manor.  He kept the site safe and clean at all times as well.  We strongly recommend Burke Excavation for any of your excavation needs.

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