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A L BRISTOL & SONS INC

Excavating, Drain Pipe Installation, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Since 1968, A L Bristol & Sons has offered uncompromising quality in excavating, drainage, utility installations including water and sewer, and other site work such as brick patios, sidewalks and block retaining walls. Our fleet of excavators, dump trucks and other heavy equipment are well suited to work on commercial, institutional, and residential construction projects. ​A L Bristol and Sons is a family owned and operated business spanning three generations, all of which were instilled with strong work ethics and attentions to detail. We understand the importance of delivering competent and reliable services to our customers. Over the past few decades, we have developed strong relationships with our customers and we are deeply grateful for their continued support. We also greatly appreciate our more recent customers that gave us the chance to show our passion for providing high quality services.

Business highlights

57 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Excavating, drainage, water, sewer and other underground utilities installed and repaired. Also install/repair brick patios and block retaining walls.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.05 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Patricia A.
08/2017
5.0
excavators, drain pipe, hardscaping
  + 1 more
A.L.Bristol and Son's is a multigenerational, privately owned family business. The team is intelligent, meticulous, and skillful in all aspects of their design and the execution of the plan. Their work is without question done expertly with a perfect final product. The Bristol Family has integrity and a well founded reputation for custom work. I recommend A.L. Bristol and Sons with the highest regard.
Description of Work: Resurfacing/rebuilding the driveway; excavating and drain pipe installation external.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alan F.
07/2017
5.0
excavators, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Very very well
Description of Work: Replace a walkway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Shanna R.
07/2017
5.0
excavators
  + -1 more
Wonderful. They worked with the Town for all permitting and were prompt and professional every step of the way. They were incredibly responsive to my questions and left my yard looking better than before (after the grass seed they put down came in!)
Description of Work: We hired them to hook us up to the Town water supply.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jillian G.
05/2016
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
  + 0 more
A L Bristol and Sons always did a great job every day they were at my property. They were always on time and were diligent and accurat about the work the preformed. Lance wanted things to be done right the first time. He was very meticulous. He was always forthcoming with me and always did things exactly as he said he was going to and never cut corners. If anything he always went overboard to make sure it was perfect. His costs were always in line and he was more than far on prices about everything he did. I have never meet contractors that I would trust more than Lance and his sons. I have come to trust him and respect him for his honesty and accuracy. I will always use him for everything I need done that has to do with excavating, grading, foundation, sidewalks, patios, septic systems, and anything else they do in that respect for my home. His prices are spot on and always fair in my opinion when I am looking for quality work that I don't have to worry about or question.
Description of Work: Lance and his sons excavated my foundation in multiple locations for foundation repairs, removed my old bulkhead, installed new sewer lines to main house and carriage house, excavated front steps, assisted with putting up forms around old interior stone foundation wall, moved multiple rocks as my yard is like a rock pit for some reason, put up supports and then poured concrete in the new foundation wall forms that were put up and the bulkhead forms and front step footing walls that I had installed (build-a-block), back filled once concrete was cured, and cleaned and cleared front part of property to prepare for grading. They are to come back in the fall 2016 to complete the grading of the property. The house is under extensive renovations and would not be ready till then to be preped for seeding and such.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000

Hattie F.
07/2015
5.0
drain pipe, excavators
  + 0 more
We could not possibly be more thrilled with the job they did. Lance Bristol carefully listened to us when we described what we wanted, gave us wonderful ideas about how to improve our original plan, clearly communicated the time required for completion, and also clearly communicated the eventual price of the job. They were consistently professional in all ways, from showing up every day to being available to speak to at any time. We were especially impressed with Lances sons, Ben and Henry, who in two days excavated all the stone from the foundation and built the 200' wind row wall. Henry demonstrated great skill in carefully placing stones and arranging them in their optimal location in the wind row. What they accomplished in two days is truly a work of art. This transformation of our back yard is one of the best things, truly, that has happened to us here in South Hadley. What was once a nondescript area has become a jewel. I cannot tell you how many times our friends and neighbors have complimented us on the appearance of our yard. We could never have accomplished this dramatic improvement to the infrastructure of our property without AL Bristol and Sons. We are just very grateful that they were available to do this job for us.
Description of Work: AL Bristol and Sons cleared an acre of land, removed all the stone from a colonial era foundation, built a 200' "wind row" stone wall, and filled the foundation. They then went on to grade the entire property, spread loam over the entire area, and spread approximately 250 lbs. of grass seed. This job also included the installation of a water hydrant, (6' underground), about 150 ' from the main house in the area of the proposed vegetable garden, and the reworking of the drainage system at the rear corner of the house. As a courtesy, they also located and uncovered the septic system, arranged for it to be pumped, carefully noted and recorded its location, and returned the area to its original condition, (only better).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

    Contact information

    P.O. Box 381, South Hadley, MA 01075

    http://www.albristolandsons.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Excavating,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Stone and Gravel,
    Septic Systems,
    Mulch and Topsoil

    FAQ

    A L BRISTOL & SONS INC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    A L BRISTOL & SONS INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, A L BRISTOL & SONS INC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, A L BRISTOL & SONS INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, A L BRISTOL & SONS INC offers a 10% senior discount.
    No, A L BRISTOL & SONS INC does not offer emergency services.
    No, A L BRISTOL & SONS INC does not offer warranties.
    A L BRISTOL & SONS INC offers the following services: Excavating, drainage, water, sewer and other underground utilities installed and repaired. Also install/repair brick patios and block retaining walls.

    Contact information

    P.O. Box 381, South Hadley, MA 01075

    http://www.albristolandsons.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM