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Royal Excavation is a Sandwich, MA-based excavation and demolition contractor working on site-prep, grading, and retaining-wall projects across Cape Cod. The company's clearest reference is a homeowner who acted as their own general contractor for a demo and rebuild: in a January 2026 review, they described a detailed bid and proposal, proactive communication throughout the project, and credited crew members Ethan and Lamar by name for following through at every stage. Other reviewers, also writing in January 2026, praised a landscaping job that included natural rock walls and re-grading, and a separate project terracing a yard and adding a retaining wall, calling the crew professional and the price fair for the work. A reviewer from November 2025 similarly described the work as quality at an affordable price. Two additional five-star reviews speak more to the crew's character than to paid work: one homeowner credited the company with helping her get out of a snowed-in driveway, and another wrote that although they had never hired the company, an employee stopped to help pull them out of a snowbank without asking for payment. Before booking, it's worth knowing the public review trail is still thin -- 7 Google reviews and none yet on Angi or HomeAdvisor, where the company is listed as a new pro. Those directory profiles also list the business address as 90 Boardley Rd in Sandwich, which differs from the street address on file for the company, though both fall in the same town and zip code; worth confirming directly. The directory listings note the company offers free estimates and that Spanish is spoken. Royal Excavation looks like a fit for Cape Cod homeowners needing excavation, demolition, grading, or retaining-wall work, backed by a handful of detailed, credible accounts, though the newness of its public review trail is worth a couple of reference questions before booking.
I acted as GC for our demo/rebuild (I am the homeowner). I can't say enough positive things about the experience with Royal Excavation. Right from the start - from the detail in the bid/proposal, proactive communication throughout the process and overall quality put this company heads above the rest. While I had not acted as GC previously (but had some working knowledge of process) - Ethan provided both solicited and unsolicited feedback/best practices throughout the project. The whole team was great and positive - both Ethan and Lamar followed through/followed up on each stage of the project. They were sensitive to - and kept to the deadlines. The coordination with other contractors was seamless. They worked quickly and efficiently until each milestone of the project was completed in full (rain/shine/darkness, etc)- and always ensured a secure, clean work site. I would 100% use them again - and recommend to others for their demo and excavation needs - and all that is entailed in support of the process.
I was completely snowed in when Royal excavation saw me struggling. I have two kids that need to get to school and I’m their ride. If it wasn’t for Royal I would not have been able to get out of my driveway. If I could give this company 100 stars I would. THANK YOU! Best company on the Cape!
A company's reputation is reliant on the character of the people who work for it. I have not used this company, but Lemar stopped and helped after I got stuck in a snowbank. He spent the time to help drag me out with his truck and refused any monetary thanks. THANK YOU.
These guys did a job for us and went above and beyond! Not only did they do great work but have such a great crew! Highly recommend.
The folks at Royal Excavation did a spectacular job on a landscaping project for our home including natural rock walls and re-grading. Thanks again for the great work!!
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