# Royal Excavation

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 3 Wayne Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563 · **Phone:** (774) 361-5384 · **Website:** https://royalexcavation.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

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.

**Strengths:**
- Detailed bid process — GC-run rebuild praised for proactive communication and quality
- Named crew — Ethan and Lamar credited by name across multiple reviews
- Grading and retaining walls — praised for terracing and rock-wall landscaping projects
- Local reputation — known for unpaid roadside help pulling drivers from snow

**Concerns:**
- Small review base — only 7 Google reviews, none yet on Angi or HomeAdvisor
- Address discrepancy — directory listings show a different Sandwich street than the filed address

**Where sources disagree:**
- Angi and HomeAdvisor list the business address as 90 Boardley Rd, Sandwich, MA -- different from the company's on-file base address at 3 Wayne Rd, though both are in the same town and zip code.
- One five-star Google review (about a snowbank rescue) states outright that the reviewer has never hired the company, so it reflects the crew's character rather than the quality of paid work.

## Claims & citations

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

- Based in Sandwich, MA, offering excavation, demolition, and site-grading services on Cape Cod. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJGXGTqr1QxqYRi-ZiaoQIeF0) — “Google: 5★ from 9 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
- A homeowner who acted as general contractor for a demo/rebuild praised Royal Excavation's detailed bid, proactive communication, and overall quality, naming crew members Ethan and Lamar. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jM1NYVlhSbk0yV1hsbVIwRnJaMWxPY0V0TlZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc3SXVXRnM2WXlmR0FrZ1lOcEtNVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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. …”
- Reviewers praise grading and retaining-wall/terracing work, including natural rock walls and a large yard-terracing project. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1kwVjRjeTB5TTJaR2NVVkdPVTFJYzJWU1ZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp3Y0V4cy0yM2ZGcUVGOU1Ic2VSVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The folks at Royal Excavation did a spectacular job on a landscaping project for our home including natural rock walls and re-grading. Th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aQ2FsaEhSbTUzVXpCMVFsRnllRmxLU0hoeFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZCalhHRm53UzB1QlFyeFlKSHhxY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal completed a big job terracing my yard and adding a retaining wall. Very professional and worked within our budget. I would use them…”
- Multiple reviewers describe the crew as going above and beyond and recommend the company. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poSWNVeGxWVlZxU1cxTU9ETjRWRXBxTlhSaWMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhIcUxlVVVqSW1MODN4VEpqNXRic2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SR2FEZzJYMEZNVkMxNWFtUTJaREUyWVdwYWNtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRGaDg2X0FMVC15amQ2ZDE2YWpacmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal excavation did quality work at an affordable price on my project that’s value.”
- The company has a small review base (7 Google reviews) and no reviews yet on Angi or HomeAdvisor. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi profile for Royal Excavation in Sandwich, MA (listed address 90 Boardley Rd, differs from the contractor's on-file base address 3 Wayne…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html) — “HomeAdvisor mirror of the same Angi profile (byte-identical About-us text and listed address 90 Boardley Rd, Sandwich MA 02563), no reviews …”
- Google shows a 5-star average from 9 ratings, and the 7 available review bodies are uniformly positive, several of them detailed first-hand accounts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJGXGTqr1QxqYRi-ZiaoQIeF0) — “Google: 5★ from 9 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jM1NYVlhSbk0yV1hsbVIwRnJaMWxPY0V0TlZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc3SXVXRnM2WXlmR0FrZ1lOcEtNVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1kwVjRjeTB5TTJaR2NVVkdPVTFJYzJWU1ZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp3Y0V4cy0yM2ZGcUVGOU1Ic2VSVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The folks at Royal Excavation did a spectacular job on a landscaping project for our home including natural rock walls and re-grading. Th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aQ2FsaEhSbTUzVXpCMVFsRnllRmxLU0hoeFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZCalhHRm53UzB1QlFyeFlKSHhxY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal completed a big job terracing my yard and adding a retaining wall. Very professional and worked within our budget. I would use them…”
- One five-star Google review recounts an unpaid roadside assist (helping a stranded driver in snow) rather than a paid job, and another reviewer explicitly states they have not hired the company but praises an employee's character. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OblptbzRhWEZCVXpOdGRYQjVjVW81TTNOdWVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNnZmo4aXFBUzNtdXB5cUo5M3NueUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCTk1WbG1jbFIyTVZCb01sVjVkakowV0cxdFEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBNMVlmclR2MVBoMlV5djJ0WG1tQ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 he…”
- Offers site preparation and clearing, and major grading/resloping, per Angi and HomeAdvisor service listings. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor listings state the company speaks Spanish ('Se habla espanol') and offers free estimates. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi profile for Royal Excavation in Sandwich, MA (listed address 90 Boardley Rd, differs from the contractor's on-file base address 3 Wayne…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html) — “HomeAdvisor mirror of the same Angi profile (byte-identical About-us text and listed address 90 Boardley Rd, Sandwich MA 02563), no reviews …”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJGXGTqr1QxqYRi-ZiaoQIeF0) — “Google: 5★ from 9 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jM1NYVlhSbk0yV1hsbVIwRnJaMWxPY0V0TlZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc3SXVXRnM2WXlmR0FrZ1lOcEtNVFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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. …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1kwVjRjeTB5TTJaR2NVVkdPVTFJYzJWU1ZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp3Y0V4cy0yM2ZGcUVGOU1Ic2VSVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The folks at Royal Excavation did a spectacular job on a landscaping project for our home including natural rock walls and re-grading. Th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aQ2FsaEhSbTUzVXpCMVFsRnllRmxLU0hoeFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZCalhHRm53UzB1QlFyeFlKSHhxY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal completed a big job terracing my yard and adding a retaining wall. Very professional and worked within our budget. I would use them…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Excavation, Major Grading or Resloping, Building Site Preparation and Clearing”
- Also offers Landscaping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wM1kwVjRjeTB5TTJaR2NVVkdPVTFJYzJWU1ZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmp3Y0V4cy0yM2ZGcUVGOU1Ic2VSVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The folks at Royal Excavation did a spectacular job on a landscaping project for our home including natural rock walls and re-grading. Th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aQ2FsaEhSbTUzVXpCMVFsRnllRmxLU0hoeFkwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5d7808846a62e68b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZCalhHRm53UzB1QlFyeFlKSHhxY0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal completed a big job terracing my yard and adding a retaining wall. Very professional and worked within our budget. I would use them…”

## 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=Royal%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJGXGTqr1QxqYRi-ZiaoQIeF0): 5.0★ from 9 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Excavation&query_place_id=ChIJGXGTqr1QxqYRi-ZiaoQIeF0): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/sandwich/royal-excavation-reviews-1.htm): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.royalexcavation.140785149.html): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Smith · 2026-01-31**: 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 r…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Adam Schneller · 2026-01-27**: 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!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Adam Fairhall · 2026-01-27**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kayla Davis · 2026-01-13**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pete Russell · 2026-01-06**: 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!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Russell · 2026-01-06**: Royal completed a big job terracing my yard and adding a retaining wall. Very professional and worked within our budget. I would use them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Curtis Capra · 2025-11-11**: Royal excavation did quality work at an affordable price on my project that’s value.

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