# RJL Contracting > Family-owned excavation contractor based in Belchertown, Massachusetts, serving Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties across Western Massachusetts. Residential and commercial septic systems, site work, drainage, underground utilities, and tank install/removal. Owned and operated by Jake Lafleche, who is on every job, alongside his father Rene Lafleche, who has 30+ years in the trade. Founded in 2020. Eljen septic system certified for installs (RJL does not perform Title 5 inspections or system design, and refers those to trusted local engineers). Fully insured. Free estimates. Contact: 413-575-4632, jake@rjlcontracting.com. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm, with 24/7 emergency response for urgent issues such as water leaks. ## Business Details - Name: RJL Contracting - Type: Excavation and site work contractor (LocalBusiness, GeneralContractor) - Owner and operator: Jake Lafleche, on every job - Also on every job: Rene Lafleche, 30+ years in the trade - Founded: 2020 - Phone: 413-575-4632 - Email: jake@rjlcontracting.com - Location: Belchertown, Massachusetts 01007 - Service area: Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties, Western Massachusetts - Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 5pm; 24/7 emergency response for urgent issues - Certification: Eljen Septic System Certification (installs only; not Title 5 inspections or system design) - Insurance: Fully insured - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/RJL-Contracting-Excavation-Services-61556355361087/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjl.contracting/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r.j.l_contracting ## Services - [Septic Systems](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/septic-systems/): Installation and replacement of conventional, mounded, pressure dosed, and alternative septic systems. Eljen certified, installs only. - [Commercial Site Work](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/commercial-site-work/): Excavation, foundation prep, grading, and underground utilities for general contractors. - [Residential Site Work](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/residential-site-work/): Foundation work, retaining walls, lot clearing, and yard grading. - [Underground Utilities](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/underground-utilities/): Water lines, sewer lines, electrical conduit, propane, and gas line trenching. Dig Safe coordinated. - [Drainage](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/drainage/): French drains, curtain drains, catch basins, and surface water management for wet yards, flooded basements, and erosion. - [Tank Install and Removal](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/tank-install-removal/): Underground oil, propane, and septic tank installation and removal. - [Driveways](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/driveways/): Gravel and stone driveways, parking pads, and shed pads with proper base prep and built-in drainage. - [Landscape Construction](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/landscape-construction/): Yard grading, retaining walls, stump removal, slope correction, and lawn prep. - [Commercial Snow Plowing](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/services/snow-removal/): Commercial snow plowing and removal. ## Service Areas - [Service Areas Overview](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/): 17 priority towns across Hampshire and Hampden counties in Western Massachusetts. - [Amherst, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/amherst-ma/): Hampshire County. - [Belchertown, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/belchertown-ma/): Home base and headquarters. - [Chicopee, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/chicopee-ma/): Urban Hampden County city. - [Easthampton, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/easthampton-ma/): Former mill city with an active renovation market. - [Granby, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/granby-ma/): Rural agricultural town adjacent to the Belchertown HQ. - [Hadley, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/hadley-ma/): Connecticut River valley agricultural town. - [Hampden, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/hampden-ma/): Hampden County. - [Holyoke, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/holyoke-ma/): Hampden County city. - [Ludlow, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/ludlow-ma/): Hampden County suburban town near Springfield. - [Monson, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/monson-ma/): Hampden County. - [Northampton, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/northampton-ma/): Hampshire County seat. - [Palmer, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/palmer-ma/): Hampden County. - [Pelham, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/pelham-ma/): Hampshire County. - [South Hadley, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/south-hadley-ma/): Suburban Hampshire County. - [Springfield, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/springfield-ma/): Hampden County. - [Ware, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/ware-ma/): Quabbin watershed area. - [Wilbraham, MA](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/service-areas/wilbraham-ma/): Hampden County suburb with large lots. ## Company - [About](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/about/): Jake and Rene Lafleche and the story behind the family-run business. - [Reviews](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/reviews/): Customer reviews from across Western Massachusetts. - [Gallery](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/gallery): Real photos and videos from RJL jobs. - [FAQ](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/faq/): Common questions about septic, excavation, drainage, utilities, and pricing. - [Contact](https://www.rjlcontracting.com/contact/): Request a free estimate or call Jake at 413-575-4632.