--- title: "G Lopes Construction Inc" description: "G Lopes Construction Inc is based in Taunton. Its website describes G. Lopes Sand & Gravel as a provider of aggregate materials, Rhode Island dumpster rent" doc_version: "2026-09-28" last_updated: "2026-09-28" --- # G Lopes Construction Inc **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 565 Winthrop St, Taunton, MA 02780 · **Phone:** (508) 824-4834 · **Website:** http://glopesinc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 6 reviews across 6 sources. 50% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read G Lopes Construction Inc is based in Taunton. Its website describes G. Lopes Sand & Gravel as a provider of aggregate materials, Rhode Island dumpster rentals, cleanup and restoration services by SERVPRO, and site construction and development services through HM Lopes, and it reports 62 years in business. The website lists a service area of Berkley, Somerset, Dighton, Taunton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Freetown, Lakeville, Middleborough, Mansfield and Norton. On the Better Business Bureau, the company describes itself as a residential and commercial construction company that specializes in demolition, site construction, aggregate sales and concrete work. A 2023 communitylandandwater.org piece describes G. Lopes Construction of Taunton as a trucking and excavation company operating a commercial sand and gravel mine in the Plymouth Industrial Park with developer Scott Spencer. An ishn.com report from 2009 says OSHA proposed $60,000 in fines against G. Lopes Construction Inc. for allegedly failing to provide cave-in protection for employees working in a 6-foot, 3-inch-deep excavation in Taunton. A 2026 one-star Google review says a truck driver almost crushed the reviewer at a zipper merge. A 2025 one-star review says the reviewer was run off the road by a Lopes Construction driver. **Strengths:** - Long-running business — website reports 62 years in business **Concerns:** - OSHA fines — 2009 report of $60,000 proposed over excavation safety - Truck driving — 2025 and 2026 reviews describe unsafe merges ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company's website reports 62 years in business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://glopesinc.com) — “Self-reported 62 years in business” - The website lists a service area of twelve towns including Taunton, Raynham, Rehoboth and Seekonk _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://glopesinc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Berkley, Somerset, Dighton, Taunton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Freetown, Lakeville, Middleborough, Ma…” - A 2023 communitylandandwater.org piece describes it as a trucking and excavation company operating a sand and gravel mine _(confidence: medium)_ - [communitylandandwater.org](https://communitylandandwater.org/plymouth-planning-board-group-appeals-to-zba/) — “communitylandandwater.org — In the Plymouth Industrial Park along Route 3 South, developer Scott Spencer and trucking and excavation company…” - An ishn.com report says OSHA proposed $60,000 in fines in 2009 over alleged missing cave-in protection at an excavation _(confidence: high)_ - [ishn.com](https://www.ishn.com/articles/88427-osha-inspectors-driving-by-excavation-notice-violations-cite-mass-contractor-4-15) — “ishn.com — OSHA has proposed $60,000 in fines against G. Lopes Construction Inc. for allegedly failing to provide cave-in protection for emp…” - A 2025 review says a Lopes Construction driver ran the reviewer off the road _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOdE1uZFZXR2R4VjNKcVlreEpPVFJEVlRKRGRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x74958b57a6034dab!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNtMndVWGdxV3JqYkxJOTRDVTJDdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Got run off the road by a Lopes Construction driver (plate 12E7) who clearly doesn’t know how to merge. Honestly, I’ve always heard this …” - Better Business Bureau grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/excavating-contractors/g-lopes-construction-inc-0021-74448) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Google shows 4.3 stars from 40 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=G%20Lopes%20Construction%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJk-nWhw715IkRq00DpleLlXQ) — “Google: 4.3★ from 40 ratings” - Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_ - [communitylandandwater.org](https://communitylandandwater.org/plymouth-planning-board-group-appeals-to-zba/) — “communitylandandwater.org — In the Plymouth Industrial Park along Route 3 South, developer Scott Spencer and trucking and excavation company…” ## 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=G%20Lopes%20Construction%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJk-nWhw715IkRq00DpleLlXQ): 4.3★ from 40 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=G%20Lopes%20Construction%20Inc&query_place_id=ChIJk-nWhw715IkRq00DpleLlXQ): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/taunton/profile/excavating-contractors/g-lopes-construction-inc-0021-74448): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/taunton-massachusetts-bristol-county/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](http://glopesinc.com): 62 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/g-lopes-construction-inc): 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. - “In the Plymouth Industrial Park along Route 3 South, developer Scott Spencer and trucking and excavation company G. Lopes Construction of Taunton are operating a commercial sand and gravel mine.” — communitylandandwater.org (2023-01-31) — https://communitylandandwater.org/plymouth-planning-board-group-appeals-to-zba/ - “The case, G. Lopes Construction, Inc. v. Trustees of the Red Mill Village Condominium Trust, was brought about when G. Lopes Construction, which was the assignee of the original developer of the Red M…” — goldmanpease.com (2022-01-20) — https://goldmanpease.com/news-release-condo-association-prevails-in-effort-to-stop-long-delayed-development/ - “In the summer of 2018, after WeCare Organics shut down its Mozzone Boulevard facility, a newly created division of Taunton-based G. Lopes Construction Inc. and its subsidiary New England Recycling cal…” — eu.columbiatribune.com (2020-05-09) — https://eu.columbiatribune.com/story/journal-news-independent/2020/05/09/landfill-closure-will-cost-taunton/1199704007/ - “Since the summer of 2018, the city has been paying Taunton-based G. Lopes Construction Inc. to accept all of its residential recyclable materials,” — wickedlocal.com (2019-01-26) — https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/journal-news-independent/2019/01/10/taunton-s-new-england-recycling/4542757007/ - “The owner of that station, G. Lopes Construction Inc., has also agreed to transport loads to a facility on trucks once all necessary permitting has been approved by the state.” — tauntongazette.com (2018-05-27) — https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/politics/county/2018/05/27/taunton-left-with-few-options/12123841007/ - “Joseph Tutsch, vice president of Taunton-based G. Lopes Construction Inc., appeared irritated Tue” — wickedlocal.com (2017-04-26) — https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/journal-news-independent/2017/04/12/concrete-plant-controversy-sparks-verbal/21395839007/ - “The Dighton Soil Commission will hold a hearing on May 3 on the proposed G. Lopes Construction, Inc. gravel removal project on land adjacent to the Council Oak — a sacred Native American site in town.” — eu.tauntongazette.com (2012-04-26) — https://eu.tauntongazette.com/story/news/politics/2012/04/26/dighton-public-meeting-may-3/41012681007/ - “At the March 7 Board of Selectmen meeting, the selectmen will hear a proposal from G. Lopes Construction Inc. to remove gravel from land adjacent to the Council Oak in Dighton — a sacred Native Americ…” — tauntongazette.com (2012-02-26) — https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2012/02/23/fighting-for-future-dighton-council/41051827007/ - “OSHA has proposed $60,000 in fines against G. Lopes Construction Inc. for allegedly failing to provide cave-in protection for employees working in a 6-foot, 3-inch-deep excavation located in front of …” — ishn.com (2009-04-15) — https://www.ishn.com/articles/88427-osha-inspectors-driving-by-excavation-notice-violations-cite-mass-contractor-4-15 ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · MabuhayLapuLapu · 2026-04-17**: Trucker driver doesn't know how zipper merges working almost crushed me. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Sandra Miller · 2025-09-30**: Got run off the road by a Lopes Construction driver (plate 12E7) who clearly doesn’t know how to merge. Honestly, I’ve always heard this company is cheap and poor quality so I’m not surprised their drivers handle the road the same way. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brandon Armes · 2024-05-03**: Great place 👌 - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Moniz · 2023-08-14**: Ordered material from J&J and they pushed all the blame to these guys, so I figured I should rate them as well. I ordered 20 yards of pine bark mulch from J&J. This mulch is completely different then the previous 80 yards I've ordered. They have significant consistency issues. The manager Maurice sa… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Moreshead · 2023-07-24**: 👍 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Carlson · 2022-06-14**: Efficient --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-26T00:19:46.535Z. Cite as: G Lopes Construction Inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/g-lopes-construction-inc-taunton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/g-lopes-construction-inc-taunton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)