# Richard J. Ragone Company, Inc.

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Phone:** (508) 951-5738 · **Website:** http://rjragone.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Richard J. Ragone Company is a Bourne, Massachusetts excavation and sitework contractor, founded in 1987 by Richard Ragone and now also run with his son Matt. The company says it has 38 years in business and describes itself as focused on sewer and septic work, excavation, grading, demolition, drainage, retaining walls, hardscapes and even pickleball court construction, serving residential, commercial and government clients on the Cape and South Shore.

Homeowners who hired Ragone for septic and sewer work consistently praise the crew's punctuality and the condition they leave a property in afterward. A Falmouth homeowner said the crew installed a new septic system, then regraded the lawn and driveway, reseeded the lawn and laid new stone, arriving on the promised day and finishing clean by the next. A Mashpee homeowner described connecting their house to the town sewer system and removing an old septic tank, and said the crew restored the driveway, cobblestone border, paver walkway and lawn exactly as they were, without leaving a mess or cutting off water or driveway access — and said they'd call Ragone again. Other reviewers called the crew dependable, affordable and easy to work with. The Better Business Bureau rates the company an A, though it is not BBB-accredited.

Before booking, it's worth confirming Ragone's Massachusetts licensing directly with the state. The only license records on file for this business, via BuildZoom, are for Florida construction work — they don't match this company's Massachusetts base and likely belong to a different business sharing the same name rather than to this contractor.

Ragone is a solid call for septic and sewer installation, and for excavation, grading or hardscape work — Bourne, Falmouth and Mashpee homeowners in particular have vouched for clean, on-time work at a fair price.

**Strengths:**
- Septic & sewer installs — reviewers praise fair pricing and full restoration
- Punctual crews — showed up and finished exactly when promised
- Site restoration — driveway, lawn and walkways returned to original condition
- Repeat customers — a Mashpee homeowner said they'd call again

**Concerns:**
- Licence records — BuildZoom's listed licences are Florida, not Massachusetts

**Where sources disagree:**
- BuildZoom lists two Florida Construction licenses for 'Richard J Ragone Company Inc' that don't match this business's Massachusetts base — likely a directory namesake mix-up, not this company's own credential.

## Claims & citations

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

- Founded in 1987 by Richard Ragone, who began in construction working with his father and later joined the local heavy equipment operators' union. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://rjragone.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1987 by Richard Ragone, who grew up around his father's construction work, joined the local heav…”
- Self-reports 38 years in business and describes itself as owner-operated with son Matt now collaborating on projects. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://rjragone.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Richard Ragone, with his son Matt now collaborating on projects.”
  - [Official Website](http://rjragone.com) — “Self-reported 38 years in business”
- Practices septic system installation and sewer main connections, with reviewers describing full site restoration afterward. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcE1WOTRNVWxKYVhwTk56VlBiMWhLZFVGb1pWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNpMV94MUlJaXpNNzVPb1hKdUFoZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”
- Reviewers describe the crew as punctual, arriving and finishing on the schedule they promised. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcE1WOTRNVWxKYVhwTk56VlBiMWhLZFVGb1pWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNpMV94MUlJaXpNNzVPb1hKdUFoZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”
- Reviewers describe pricing as fair and the crew as dependable and affordable. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcE1WOTRNVWxKYVhwTk56VlBiMWhLZFVGb1pWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNpMV94MUlJaXpNNzVPb1hKdUFoZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRamNTTDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQjcSL9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dependable, affordable, and great at what they do.”
- A Mashpee homeowner said the crew restored the driveway, walkway and lawn to original condition without inconvenience and would hire them again. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”
- Better Business Bureau rates the company an A but the business is not BBB-accredited. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/bourne/profile/general-contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc-0021-561562) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/bourne/profile/general-contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc-0021-561562) — “BBB profile for Richard J. Ragone Company Inc., a General Contractor in Bourne, MA: BBB Rating A, NOT BBB Accredited, no customer review sta…”
- BuildZoom lists two Florida construction licenses for this business name that do not match its Massachusetts base, likely a different business sharing the name. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License Not Verified — Status: Active, State: Florida, Type: Construction (BuildZoom last verified expiration D…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Inactive License #0040043 — Status: Inactive, State: Florida, Type: Construction”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc) — “BuildZoom profile (BZ Score 90, no customer reviews) lists two Florida Construction licenses (one active-unverified, one inactive #0040043) …”
- Five 2025 Google reviews are uniformly five-star, detailed and consistent about septic/sewer work quality, timeliness and fair pricing, with no negative reviews on file. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Richard%20J.%20Ragone%20Company%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJOx8uoefP5IkRph325qxYmWI) — “Google: 5★ from 5 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcE1WOTRNVWxKYVhwTk56VlBiMWhLZFVGb1pWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNpMV94MUlJaXpNNzVPb1hKdUFoZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25odWRtaDFka3R3WlZWM2FsWjBRWFpxVEVOMGFHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhudmh1dktwZVV3alZ0QXZqTEN0aGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rick and his crew were awesome.  They made a daunting project easy and my property looks better than before.  Thank you!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRamNTTDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQjcSL9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dependable, affordable, and great at what they do.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRamZES0N3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQjfDKCw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great work. Great workers. Understanding of what I wanted.”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://rjragone.com) — “A Bourne, Massachusetts excavation and sitework contractor founded in 1987, offering sewer/septic, excavation, grading, demolition, drainage…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc) — “2 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOcE1WOTRNVWxKYVhwTk56VlBiMWhLZFVGb1pWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNpMV94MUlJaXpNNzVPb1hKdUFoZVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xvd01HeGhjVFZ6WnpSVVFXSnBNRzFYYjFWa2RuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x629958ace6f61da6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlowMGxhcTVzZzRUQWJpMG1Xb1Vkdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were kno…”

## 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=Richard%20J.%20Ragone%20Company%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJOx8uoefP5IkRph325qxYmWI): 5.0★ from 5 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Richard%20J.%20Ragone%20Company%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJOx8uoefP5IkRph325qxYmWI): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/bourne/profile/general-contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc-0021-561562): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://rjragone.com): 38 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/richard-j-ragone-company-inc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Elloian · 2025-08-28**: These guys installed a new septic for me at my house in Falmouth. On the way out, they regraded the lawn and driveway, spread new grass seed in the lawn, and put new stone in the driveway. They showed up the Monday they said they'd be there, and were completely cleaned up and gone by the end of Tues…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peggy Murphy · 2025-08-18**: Rick and his crew were awesome.  They made a daunting project easy and my property looks better than before.  Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · jane snyder · 2025-07-31**: We had Ragone Construction connect us to the new sewer system in Mashpee, as well as disconnect and fill in our old septic. They were knowledgeable, punctual, friendly, and the price was very fair. They also put back our stone driveway, cobble stone border, concrete paver walkway, and lawn exactly a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Borth · 2025-03-12**: Dependable, affordable, and great at what they do.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian McCrary · 2025-03-12**: Great work. Great workers. Understanding of what I wanted.

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