--- title: "East Coast Construction" description: "East Coast Construction describes itself on the Better Business Bureau as a sitework, excavation and utility construction company, offering residential and" doc_version: "2026-10-06" last_updated: "2026-10-06" --- # East Coast Construction **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 202 Chase Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 · **Phone:** (401) 683-5656 · **Website:** http://eastcoastconstructionri.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 8 sources. ## The honest read East Coast Construction describes itself on the Better Business Bureau as a sitework, excavation and utility construction company, offering residential and commercial construction, municipal, state and federal projects, and emergency repairs. Its website says it has been in business for 40 years. The BBB lists it as accredited with an A+ grade, and Google shows 4.1 stars from 21 ratings. A 2025 customer used East Coast for a pool removal and called them responsive, courteous and thorough, naming Jake Babbitt as the contact person. A recent customer won services East Coast donated to an elementary school fundraiser auction and said the company was accommodating when their schedule changed the deliveries. **Strengths:** - A pool removal — a 2025 customer called them responsive and thorough - Flexible deliveries — a recent customer said they accommodated schedule changes ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as providing sitework, excavation and utility construction, including residential and commercial work and emergency repairs _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/portsmouth/profile/excavating-contractors/east-coast-construction-0021-124206) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): East Coast Construction provides sitework, excavation, and utility construction services acr…” - Says it has been in business for 40 years _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://eastcoastconstructionri.com) — “Self-reported 40 years in business” - BBB accredited with an A+ grade; 4.1 stars from 21 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East%20Coast%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ62jbB9dU5IkRjIV27_SwTdg) — “Google: 4.1★ from 21 ratings” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/portsmouth/profile/excavating-contractors/east-coast-construction-0021-124206) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/portsmouth/profile/excavating-contractors/east-coast-construction-0021-124206) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - A 2025 customer hired the company for a pool removal _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aT05XZFFVMW95Wkc1aGRteFlTR1JIV1dsTWMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd84db0f4ef76858c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZONWdQU1oyZG5hdmxYSGRHWWlMc2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Used East Coast for a pool removal and they were fantastic! Very responsive, courteous, sincere and thorough. Jake Babbitt was the contac…” - A recent customer said the company accommodated schedule changes to deliveries _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKa01HTktRM053YW1VMlJsWkxSbnBaYm5aTExVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd84db0f4ef76858c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJkMGNKQ3NwamU2RlZLRnpZbnZLLUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ East Coast donated services to a local elementary school fundraiser that we were lucky enough to win in a silent auction. We spread the i…” - Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/portsmouth/profile/excavating-contractors/east-coast-construction-0021-124206) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): East Coast Construction provides sitework, excavation, and utility construction services acr…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aT05XZFFVMW95Wkc1aGRteFlTR1JIV1dsTWMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xd84db0f4ef76858c!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZONWdQU1oyZG5hdmxYSGRHWWlMc2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Used East Coast for a pool removal and they were fantastic! Very responsive, courteous, sincere and thorough. Jake Babbitt was the contac…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official RI state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://crb.ri.gov/search/contractor-search ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/suffolk/comments/1stqnt7/east_coast_construction/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/east-coast-construction-ri): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East%20Coast%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ62jbB9dU5IkRjIV27_SwTdg): 4.1★ from 21 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/portsmouth/profile/excavating-contractors/east-coast-construction-0021-124206): Listed on this source - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/east-coast-landscaping-and-construction-inc-portsmouth): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=East%20Coast%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ62jbB9dU5IkRjIV27_SwTdg): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.newportri.com/story/news/local/2020/07/22/portsmouth-company-eyes-27-acres-in-tiverton-but-wonrsquot-say-for-what/42530363/): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://eastcoastconstructionri.com): 40 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Chappell told the Planning Board they wanted to “see your reaction to the proposal before moving forward with the sale” of the 27 acres of land from Bob Johnson to East Coast Construction, but he neve…” — newportri.com — https://www.newportri.com/story/news/local/2020/07/22/portsmouth-company-eyes-27-acres-in-tiverton-but-wonrsquot-say-for-what/42530363/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Bronson · 2026-04-24**: East Coast donated services to a local elementary school fundraiser that we were lucky enough to win in a silent auction. We spread the items out over the course of several months. Despite our schedule causing changes to delivery their customer service was outstanding. Thank you East Coast for being… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jenna · 2025-12-19**: Great company with responsive and great leadership. Thank you East Coast Construction! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Celeste Martley · 2025-10-29**: Used East Coast for a pool removal and they were fantastic! Very responsive, courteous, sincere and thorough. Jake Babbitt was the contact person and nothing but BIG KUDOS to him. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-06T00:34:56.753Z. Cite as: East Coast Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/east-coast-construction-portsmouth) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/east-coast-construction-portsmouth ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)