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"I've yet to see a machine operator as fast and smooth" — that is a Freetown homeowner in a March 2025 review, writing about Tyler, the owner of T.J. Tavares Excavation in Rochester, after several land-clearing projects on his property. The same customer called the pricing reasonable and said Tyler is fully transparent about material costs. The company works out of 114 Mendell Road and lists excavation, major grading or resloping, and building site preparation and clearing, including commercial site work, on its Angi and HomeAdvisor profiles; Angi also shows free estimates. The jobs customers describe run wider than moving dirt. In an October 2025 review, a homeowner whose basement had been taking sewer water in heavy rains ever since Fall River's combined sewer overflow work hired Tyler to install a backwater check valve, and said the excavation was done professionally. Another customer, writing in March 2025, uses the company for snow removal at a business property and has hired it for excavation projects as well. The two Angi reviews are the oldest, both from March 2024: one describes a visit to look at the job, a return the following weekend to do it, and the place left clean and tidy; the other notes attention to detail and an on-time job well done. The newest, from June 2026, stays on the same practical ground — showed up when they said they would, went over the job in detail. One thing to know if you are comparing star ratings across sites: the HomeAdvisor page is the same two March 2024 Angi reviews republished, not a separate set of customers. For land clearing, site prep or a drainage fix around Rochester where you want the owner running the machine, this is a straightforward call — ask for the material costs broken out the way that March 2025 customer described, and have Tyler look at the job on site before you put it on the calendar.
I had a great experience working with T.J. Tavares Excavation. From the start, they were professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. They showed up when they said they would, took the time to go over the job in detail, and made sure everything was clear before getting started. The work itself was excellent — everything was done efficiently, carefully, and exactly as discussed. The site was left clean, well-graded, and ready for the next step, which really showed their attention to detail and pride in their work. What stood out most was how reliable and straightforward they were throughout the entire process. No surprises, no delays, just solid, honest work. It’s clear they know what they’re doing and take customer satisfaction seriously. I would absolutely recommend T.J. Tavares Excavation to anyone needing excavation or land clearing work, and I would not hesitate to hire them again for future projects.
We were having a problem with back up of sewer water into our basement with heavy rains ever since Fall River did combined sewer overflow work. This was going on for years now. Hired Tyler to install backwater check valve. The excavation was done so professionally and valve installed in no time! Tyler’s work is top tier, pricing was more than reasonable! Highly recommend him any day! Thanks TJ Tavares Excavation for a job well done!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve been using T.J. Tavares Excavation for snow removal on my business property, and they’ve always done a fantastic job. I’ve also hired them for excavation projects, and every time, the work has been top-notch. Tyler is an outstanding excavator with a wealth of experience. His attention to detail is unmatched—everything is always neat, organized, and perfectly level. He takes real pride in his work, and it shows in the results. I’ve known Tyler for over 12 years, and it’s no surprise how well he’s done for himself. If you’re looking for a reliable, meticulous, and highly skilled excavation professional, I highly recommend T.J. Tavares Excavation for any residential or commercial project!
I have used this company for several land clearing projects on my property. I’ve yet to see a machine operator as fast and smooth as Tyler (the owner). Pricing is always reasonable and he is fully transparent with material costs. I live in Freetown so the ground is loaded with boulders the size of a small SUV. Not sure how he did it—but he removed several and graded the area to perfection. Thanks again!
Great guy came out to look at job told me what was needed and came the following weekend and complete the job. Very professional and left the place looking good clean and tidy!! Would definitely recommend this guy for any of your excavations projects
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