# Connell Excavation

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 21 Almeda St, Haverhill, MA 01830, USA · **Phone:** (978) 994-9900 · **Website:** http://connellexcavation.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 51 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 11 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Fifty-one Google reviews, every single one five stars — the kind of run you don't often see once a business ages past its first few jobs. Connell Excavation is the outfit Haverhill-area homeowners reach for when the yard needs to be re-shaped: retaining walls, drainage, driveway prep, and the digging that goes with a sewer or water-line replacement. Reviewers repeatedly describe it as a family-run crew, with Kaden Connell running the jobs alongside Rob and Jake.

The volume backs the pattern, not just the headline number: 51 reviews from 2022 through 2026 across three sources, 11 of them in the last six months with zero negative. Retaining walls come up again and again — a 2024 review describes a three-tiered wall with a new granite entrance, and a 2025 review a 120-foot wall built to hold back a newly elevated yard, plus underground utility lines run 500 feet from house to street with drainage added along the driveway. When jobs turn urgent, the crew has shown up after hours: an April 2026 review describes a main sewer line overflowing into the basement getting assessed the same night and finished the next day, and a 2023 review recounts a gravel driveway washed out by a flash flood restored within 24 hours of the first call.

Communication is the other thread that keeps repeating — clear timelines, quotes explained, and quick answers to questions. A May 2026 review calls out no surprises with the quote or schedule, and a 2024 write-up separately describes clear communication and punctual, neat work.

Nothing negative surfaces anywhere in the record, so there isn't a caution to flag before calling. Jobs range from a single trench dug for an electrician's conduit (a 2025 review) to multi-day yard overhauls — a 2025 review describes fence removal, a French drain, a 120-foot retaining wall and reseeding finished in four days. For site work, drainage, or a retaining wall in the Merrimack Valley, this is a well-documented, consistently well-reviewed call; get the design specifics and timeline in writing, as with any hardscape project.

**Strengths:**
- Retaining walls — recurring, detailed praise for stone and granite builds
- Fast emergency response — after-hours sewer and storm-damage calls
- Clear communication — timelines and quotes explained upfront
- Family-run crew — same core team named across years of reviews

## Claims & citations

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

- Retaining wall and drainage work draws detailed, consistent praise across years _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCbE4wYzRaRUpOZW1wa1NGWk1hMHBKYjJod1FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBlN0c4ZEJNempkSFZMa0pJb2hwQlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Kaden and Rob to replace our underground utility wires, which extended over 500 feet from our house to the street. In addition, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBMWMzRnJTWEJHYm1kWE1WZFNZVVZvWTAxblkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlA1c3FrSXBGbmdXMVdSYUVoY01nY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend Kaden and his team highly enough. We needed our existing fence and dog run removed, our broken gutter drainage pipes r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYX3UtZVp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX_u-eZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A family owned business that will treat your property with care.  Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and creative.  They made sugg…”
- Responds fast to urgent site emergencies — sewer overflow, storm-damaged driveway _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201S2REaHRTV0YzTXkxUWJuSktTM1ZaUmxweE4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5KdDhtSWF3My1QbnJKS3VZRlpxN3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an incredible experience with Connell Excavation. Kaden and Rob truly went above and beyond for us during a stressful situation wh…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwbnZ5Zlp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpnvyfZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kaden Excavation responded within hours to our completing a project inquiry form on their website for time sensitive work. They not only …”
- Clear upfront communication on quotes, timelines and each work step _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRMmVFbFBTa05PWVVSalNtbDZWMHRQY2xKemJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlQ2eElPSkNOYURjSml6V0tPclJzbmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kayden and the crew at Connell Excavation did a great job on my front granite steps and retaining wall. Communication was easy the whole …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyanVmN01REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrjuf7MQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kaden and Rob are consummate professionals. Great communication, clear quotes, punctual and neat on the job...   And their work is outsta…”
- Family-run crew, with Kaden Connell working alongside Rob and Jake _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SMmVEY3pSbGhXUVU1cVduUndTbDlPVERGVmFYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnR2eDczRlhWQU5qWnRwSl9OTDFVaXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Connel Excavation is a local family owned company who has great work ethic and communication. They came in to do two seperate jobs for us…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYX3UtZVp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX_u-eZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A family owned business that will treat your property with care.  Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and creative.  They made sugg…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURybm83ZFB3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrno7dPw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Connell Excavation is a 5-star, family-owned company that has provided me with quality workmanship and exceptional customer service throu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSdHZLUW5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRtvKQngE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This family-owned business is run with such professionalism and exceptional quality of work. There are none better in the excavation indu…”
- Google shows a perfect 5-star rating across 51 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10256677461463267500&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 51 ratings”
- Retaining wall construction, including multi-tiered stone and granite walls _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xRMmVFbFBTa05PWVVSalNtbDZWMHRQY2xKemJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlQ2eElPSkNOYURjSml6V0tPclJzbmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kayden and the crew at Connell Excavation did a great job on my front granite steps and retaining wall. Communication was easy the whole …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBMWMzRnJTWEJHYm1kWE1WZFNZVVZvWTAxblkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlA1c3FrSXBGbmdXMVdSYUVoY01nY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend Kaden and his team highly enough. We needed our existing fence and dog run removed, our broken gutter drainage pipes r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYX3UtZVp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX_u-eZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A family owned business that will treat your property with care.  Professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and creative.  They made sugg…”
- Drainage and French drain installation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCbE4wYzRaRUpOZW1wa1NGWk1hMHBKYjJod1FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBlN0c4ZEJNempkSFZMa0pJb2hwQlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Kaden and Rob to replace our underground utility wires, which extended over 500 feet from our house to the street. In addition, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBMWMzRnJTWEJHYm1kWE1WZFNZVVZvWTAxblkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlA1c3FrSXBGbmdXMVdSYUVoY01nY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend Kaden and his team highly enough. We needed our existing fence and dog run removed, our broken gutter drainage pipes r…”
- Site excavation and grading for driveways, patios and foundations _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFd2NFbEZiRzlrTURaMlMxcERXWGRyVVU5TldFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlEwcElFbG9kMDZ2S1pDWXdrUU9NWEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed to create a flat level base in our sloped back yard for a new 12' x 20' shed. Connell excavation had recently done a couple of …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSGNsbGhia00wVEZCc2NrMVROelpNVm5NeE0xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZHcllhbkM0TFBsck1TNzZMVnMxM1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Kaden and his team dug a garage foundation for me. Not only is Kaden is an extremely proficient operator, but he is also communicative an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvcllpbWhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDorYimhAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had some major yard work done that included leveling and extending my backyard, retaining a large area with rip rap , building…”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFd2NFbEZiRzlrTURaMlMxcERXWGRyVVU5TldFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlEwcElFbG9kMDZ2S1pDWXdrUU9NWEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We needed to create a flat level base in our sloped back yard for a new 12' x 20' shed. Connell excavation had recently done a couple of …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201b05IZFViMVkyZVZZNWFIZFdVemRSZEdscFRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5oNHdUb1Y2eVY5aHdWUzdRdGlpTEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have had drain issues for a year previous contractor said my drain pipe must’ve collapsed. I hired these guys to replace from the tie i…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aMVpHcExVVzVSUldSeVUxQjRaVVpJYkdwSldtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZ1ZGpLUW5RRWRyU1B4ZUZIbGpJWmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great company would definitely recommend. Excavated 100 foot length trench so that my electrician could run a 200 amp conduit. Perfectly …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCbE4wYzRaRUpOZW1wa1NGWk1hMHBKYjJod1FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBlN0c4ZEJNempkSFZMa0pJb2hwQlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Kaden and Rob to replace our underground utility wires, which extended over 500 feet from our house to the street. In addition, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvcllpbWhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDorYimhAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had some major yard work done that included leveling and extending my backyard, retaining a large area with rip rap , building…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJOHRfWnB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDI8t_ZpwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed to have our 50 year old gunite pool removed. I had three companies come out and decided to go with Connell. Kaden and Rob were e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIenB6azBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDHzpzk0gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Connell excavating exceeded expectations on a retaining wall driveway project. They have all the right equipment and staff to complete a …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ05Ya1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgNXkTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We live on a hill and our land is unleveled and riddled with granite and boulders. We hired Connell Excavation to transform our yard by i…”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBMWMzRnJTWEJHYm1kWE1WZFNZVVZvWTAxblkxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlA1c3FrSXBGbmdXMVdSYUVoY01nY1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend Kaden and his team highly enough. We needed our existing fence and dog run removed, our broken gutter drainage pipes r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvcllpbWhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDorYimhAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had some major yard work done that included leveling and extending my backyard, retaining a large area with rip rap , building…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ05Ya1R3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x8e5709cf1a45f8ac!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgNXkTw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We live on a hill and our land is unleveled and riddled with granite and boulders. We hired Connell Excavation to transform our yard by i…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Connell%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJ_dRy5J9i6IYRrPhFGs8JV44): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://connellexcavation.com): 23 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Connell%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJ_dRy5J9i6IYRrPhFGs8JV44): 5.0★ from 52 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · doobs doobs · 2026-07-29**: Kayden and his dad/crew were awesome to work with - responsive, honest, and diligent. He helped with excavating to install a new drilled well on my property and helped with suggestions and insights for other work. Highly recommend Connell Excavation!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Merrill · 2026-07-23**: Connell Excavation is an Extraordinary Excavation Contractor TEAM! AAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++

Kaden Connell, along with Bob and Jake turned my job site into a beautiful lawn. They tucked all the mechanics into the earth blow, working carefully and skillfully. They were open to changes, and made brillia…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Debra Stewart · 2026-07-16**: We needed to create a flat level base in our sloped back yard for a new 12' x 20' shed. Connell excavation had recently done a couple of excellent projects in our neighborhood. We contacted them for a quotation and Kaden responded quickly and came out for a site visit. Kaden and Rob discussed ideas …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JO LABELLE · 2026-06-14**: Connell Excavation replaced our aging retaining wall.  They did an awesome job and we were pleased with the outcome.  Kaden, Rob and Jake were very professional, polite and punctual.  They explained exactly what they were doing and addressed our concerns.  I would not hesitate to hire them again for…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Frank Ralph · 2026-06-12**: We highly recommend Connell Excavation. They gave us great ideas for a new retaining wall in the driveway and our walkways. It came out absolutely beautiful.We plan to use them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Binyam Tsegaye · 2026-05-12**: Kayden and the crew at Connell Excavation did a great job on my front granite steps and retaining wall. Communication was easy the whole way through. Kayden gave a clear timeline upfront, got back to me quickly whenever I had questions, and there were no surprises with the quote or the schedule.

Th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danielle Joffre · 2026-04-25**: We had an incredible experience with Connell Excavation. Kaden and Rob truly went above and beyond for us during a stressful situation when our main sewer line was overflowing into our basement. They showed up after hours to assess the issue and were able to get the job completed the very next day.
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- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ruddy Ortiz · 2026-04-23**: Amazing experience , had an emergency collapse sewer line on one of my rental properties called Connell they were there fast doing a great job at a fair price even after unforeseen inconvenience stay within budget , couldn’t be happier!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Allen · 2026-04-10**: I have had drain issues for a year previous contractor said my drain pipe must’ve collapsed. I hired these guys to replace from the tie in at the street out 15 feet. They did all the pre work needed so the day of the job would go smooth. They had to dig around to find the pipe as there was no plans …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Berlin · 2026-04-01**: Connell did an amazing job with us. They are very professional. Great communication. They dug a trench for electrical upgrade. They were very cautious and did good safe work. I would use them again definitely!!!!’

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