# Duxbury Construction

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 50 Independence Rd, Kingston, MA 02364 · **Phone:** (781) 934-0000 · **Website:** http://www.duxburyconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 5 reviews across 6 sources.
80% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Duxbury Construction is a Kingston, Massachusetts civil contractor that has served Duxbury and the surrounding South Shore since 1979, when lifelong Duxbury resident Freeman Boynton Jr. started the company as a one-man operation with a single piece of equipment. Four and a half decades later it runs a fleet of trucks and heavy equipment doing sitework, grading, utility work, excavation, and seawall construction and repair.

Google reviews from 2022 through 2025 describe efficient, fast sitework and grading, calling the company the go-to choice in the area for that kind of work, and a 2022 review describes a punctual, thorough title 5 septic inspection. Local news coverage separately describes the owner volunteering labor and equipment for town projects, including leveling ground for a public picnic area and helping move a beached whale.

A 2025 review describes a near-collision with one of the company's trucks on Route 14. Separately, a 2025 community report describes a Select Board hearing over the company's sand-mining operations, with neighbors reporting environmental damage and complaining about pollution and noise.

The company holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC #194465). BuildZoom's own listing shows two additional license numbers under the company's name, one in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island; neither of those two numbers is currently active.

**Strengths:**
- Trusted for sitework — a 2023 review calls them the go-to company for grading and utility work
- Punctual inspections — a 2022 review describes an on-time, thorough title 5 inspection
- Community-minded — local news describes the owner volunteering labor and equipment for town projects

**Concerns:**
- Truck safety complaint — a 2025 review described a near-collision with one of the company's trucks
- Sand-mining dispute — a 2025 report describes a Selectboard hearing over the company's sand-mining operations

**Where sources disagree:**
- Two different Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor numbers appear under the company's name; only one is currently active

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (HIC #194465) registered under the company's own name _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 194465 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC”
- Founded in 1979 by lifelong Duxbury resident Freeman Boynton Jr. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.duxburyconstruction.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded by lifelong Duxbury resident Freeman Boynton Jr. in 1979 as a one-man operation with one piece of e…”
- A 2023 review calls the company the go-to choice for sitework, grading and utility work in the area _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4MWZ1LU1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeba19e81ae9a8a7f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx1fu-MQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Multiple experiences with Dux Con over the last few years and have always found them to be incredibly efficient and fast at what they do.…”
- A 2022 review describes a punctual, thorough title 5 septic inspection _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtOXRQaUhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeba19e81ae9a8a7f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-9tPiHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a title 5 inspection today. John arrived on time and was very pleasant and thorough and left our property as he found it at the end o…”
- Local news describes the owner volunteering labor and equipment for town community projects _(confidence: medium)_
  - [duxburyclipper.com](https://www.duxburyclipper.com/articles/a-picnic-by-the-bay/) — “duxburyclipper.com — Freeman Boynton and Bo Boynton of Duxbury Construction have volunteered the labor to level the area.”
  - [duxburyclipper.com](https://www.duxburyclipper.com/articles/55-foot-long-whale-washes-up-on-duxbury-beach-2/) — “duxburyclipper.com — Freeman Boynton, owner of Duxbury Construction, prepares straps to move the whale off the beach.”
- A 2025 review describes a near-collision with one of the company's trucks _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sTFJWaHVaREJFYjNaeWFHTnFMV3R2ZVVGSmNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeba19e81ae9a8a7f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlLRVhuZDBEb3ZyaGNqLWtveUFJcUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ One of there large trucks almost hit me with my son head on today in my lane on Rte 14, if I didn't slam my brakes we'd probably be dead!”
- A 2025 community report describes a Select Board hearing over the company's sand-mining operations and neighbor complaints of environmental damage _(confidence: medium)_
  - [duxbury.substack.com](https://duxbury.substack.com/p/a-neighbors-statement-on-the-sand) — “duxbury.substack.com — Duxbury Construction’s extensive sand mining in their neighborhood.”
- BuildZoom's own listing shows two additional license numbers under the company's name _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/duxbury-construction-co) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Inactive License #30362, Rhode Island, Residential Contractor (status once cancelled)”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/duxbury-construction-co) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Inactive License #115702, Massachusetts, Home Improvement Contractor (status once cancelled)”
- Google shows a 4-star rating from 8 ratings _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duxbury%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJm9LDB2yj5IkRf4qaroGeoes) — “Google: 4★ from 8 ratings”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4MWZ1LU1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeba19e81ae9a8a7f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx1fu-MQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Multiple experiences with Dux Con over the last few years and have always found them to be incredibly efficient and fast at what they do.…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.duxburyconstruction.com) — “Duxbury Construction is a Kingston, Massachusetts civil contractor specializing in seawalls, excavation, and site development, serving Duxbu…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.duxburyconstruction.com) — “Duxbury Construction is a Kingston, Massachusetts civil contractor specializing in seawalls, excavation, and site development, serving Duxbu…”

## License

Status: **active** (#194465, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-18, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/duxbury-construction-kingston-2): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duxbury%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJm9LDB2yj5IkRf4qaroGeoes): 4.0★ from 8 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Duxbury%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJm9LDB2yj5IkRf4qaroGeoes): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.duxburyconstruction.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.duxburyclipper.com/articles/a-picnic-by-the-bay/): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/duxbury-construction-co): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Freeman Boynton and Bo Boynton of Duxbury Construction have volunteered the labor to level the area.” — duxburyclipper.com (2025-07-16) — https://www.duxburyclipper.com/articles/a-picnic-by-the-bay/
- “Too late to stop the extensive damage to an important natural habitat, the residents around Teakettle Lane finally got their hearing on Duxbury Construction’s extensive sand mining in their neighborho…” — duxbury.substack.com (2025-01-28) — https://duxbury.substack.com/p/a-neighbors-statement-on-the-sand
- “Freeman Boynton, owner of Duxbury Construction, prepares straps to move the whale off the beach.” — duxburyclipper.com (2018-08-22) — https://www.duxburyclipper.com/articles/55-foot-long-whale-washes-up-on-duxbury-beach-2/

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · BAN - ONE · 2025-07-09**: One of there large trucks almost hit me with my son head on today in my lane on Rte 14, if I didn't slam my brakes we'd probably be dead!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Timothy Graham · 2023-10-03**: They're friendly and do good work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Patrick Gmail Account · 2023-06-12**: Multiple experiences with Dux Con over the last few years and have always found them to be incredibly efficient and fast at what they do.  They are the go-to company in Duxbury & surrounding areas for sitework, grading & utility work.  My wife and I highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allison Boynton Cayzer · 2023-02-10**: Hard working and trusted professionals!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Don Beers · 2022-11-03**: Had a title 5 inspection today. John arrived on time and was very pleasant and thorough and left our property as he found it at the end of the inspection. Nice job.!

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