WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
“We hired J .D. Duke Construction to install a new Eco Flo shell after ours cracked. We are so pleased to have gone with Jeff! Jeff is an upstanding man, an incredibly hard worker, and a true professional. From the moment he arrived until the job was finished, he was knowledgeable, honest, courteous, and took the time to explain everything. We can't say enough good things about him. It's rare to come across someone so dedicated to doing the job right. Thank you, Jeff, for the outstanding service - we truly appreciate everything you did!”
PATRICK ELLACOTT“Coming from a lifetime of living in newer homes with all city services included, purchasing a property with a 60-year-old septic system was completely new territory for us. When the septic system started to show signs of its age, we were referred to Jeff for planning a new septic system. Jeff was there from day one, taking the time to explain the entire process, outline our options, and answering all our questions. His knowledge, professionalism, and patience made what could have been a stressful project much easier to navigate.
As part of the septic replacement project, we also hired Jeff to get rid of an old inground swimming pool that we no longer wanted. Jeff's plans took into account the many logistic differences of both tasks. That translated into a project that was completed efficiently and professionally from beginning to end.
Jeff is a super hard worker. He put in long days to stay on track, and account for the weather. He paid attention to all the details, ensuring to review progress with us along the way.
It’s rare to find someone so reliable and easy to work with. If Jeff ever expands his scope of work, we would gladly hire him again for future projects. Highly recommended!”
CHRISTIAN BEAUCHESNE“J.D. Duke Construction replaced our 40-year-old septic system with a state-of-the-art Ecoflo biofilter system, and the results far exceeded our expectations. Jeff walked us through every detail of the new system and clearly explained each phase of the installation as it unfolded, ensuring we were informed and comfortable throughout. His crew worked with impressive efficiency, completing the project on schedule without cutting corners.
Our property presented real challenges - garden beds everywhere, a narrow driveway, and several mature trees that needed transplanting - yet Jeff navigated it all with precision and care, making a complex job look effortless. He personally oversaw the final grading, topsoil application, and driveway restoration, leaving everything clean, level, and completely natural in appearance.
Professional, courteous, and genuinely committed to quality, Jeff and his team earned our full trust. We highly recommend J.D. Duke Construction for any septic or excavation work.”
KEVIN BLACKBURN“Jeff took the time to fully explain how he would be fixing our sump pump drain. He did an incredible job and took the time to thoroughly clean up after the job. Jeff's work is top-notch, he's trustworthy, and it's evident he cares about providing you with the best quality service. If you need work done, call Jeff! We highly recommend him and won't hesitate to reach out to him again.”
DAVID & LISA MACKENZIE“I recently had my old septic system replaced by Jeff and his company (J.D.Duke Excavation & Septic). Initially, I was not aware of how involved the process was regarding permits, and subsequent inspections. Jeff was there to patiently explain and guide me through each step.
The replacement went smoothly. The excavation work was meticulous, more importantly, Jeff and his partner showed up early and on time, they put in full days until the system was completely installed. The only down time was waiting for the Inspectors to examine their work, which was signed off without hesitation.
I would highly recommend this company if you are considering replacing a septic system, or any other type of excavation project.”
“Septic field replacement. Very organized. Explained everything properly , took care of the permits and details and made sure our yard looked great after the construction.”
TEE R.JEREMY PLANTEBILL NASON“We were under a compliance order to replace our septic system. Jeff came, and did an estimate for us. He was quite busy this year, but still got to our system within a month. He worked with Rideau Valley Conservation on our behalf as well, and was extremely professional. He estimated 5-7 days for the work, and was done on the 5th day, even though he had a dump truck break down while doing our job. We could not be happier with his work, and would recommend them for any job you need doing. The entire backyard has been transformed, and they even seeded grass for us. Our grand children are going to love playing in the yard again.”
CJ GODKINKEVIN WHITE“We had a very good experience from the start with J.D. Duke. They came quickly when contacted for a quote to replace a septic tank. The next day Jeff followed up with a detailed quote with the scope of work and price. They were professional and showed up exactly when they said they were going to. The work and inspection went without a hitch. I would definitely recommend them.”
MISTY SPENCER“We contracted J.D. Duke to replace our old septic system, after receiving multiple quotations for the work, based on a design we had completed by an engineering firm. Jeff provided a very detailed quote and work plan, so that we understood exactly what our costs were going to be and how the work was going to get completed. His quote was ‘all in’, and included all aspects of the job, unlike some other quotes we received.
Jeff and his colleague Trevor showed up when promised and worked diligently and continuously until the job was finished. Throughout, they exhibited a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring that everything was done according to the design and to the highest standard. All elements of the work were executed or managed by them, including excavation, grading, delivery and installation of the new tank, trucking and electrical. They coordinated with the inspectors so that there was no interruption in work, and although more fill was required than the design had anticipated, Jeff included this with no variation to the quoted cost.
We highly recommend J.D. Duke for septic and excavation work.”
“Excellent communication, honest, hardworking and professional throughout our septic replacement project. We highly recommend Jeff and his team to anyone in need of his services.”
“Jeff recently replaced our septic system, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. From start to finish, Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and hands-on. He took the time to walk us through every step of the process, explained what was happening, and made sure we were comfortable and informed throughout.
Jeff wasn’t just managing the project, he was on site working every single day, ensuring everything stayed on track. I didn’t have to lift a finger, and he handled all the coordination, inspections, and even some unexpected extras that came up along the way.
Despite the project falling during reduced load season (which added significant trucking and material challenges), Jeff stuck by his original quote. He also went above and beyond by removing additional brush, taking down our deck (which wasn’t part of the scope), and bringing in double the amount of topsoil needed to make sure the yard was left clean, level, and properly finished.
At the end of the day, he delivered significant added value without passing any of that cost onto us. The quality of work, the attention to detail, and Jeff’s commitment to customer satisfaction were outstanding.
Replacing a septic system is definitely not a fun expense, but Jeff made the process as stress-free as possible. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing this type of work.”
NORSEMAN“First things first. THEY DO NOT STOP WORKING! I have never seen someone who literally goes non stop! Had Jeff in to do my new septic system and it was done ahead of schedule and under budget! Wonderful work, everything was cleaned up. Would 100% recommend.”
KARA LEE“In mid September of 2022 I was in need of a septic system contractor to replace our failed system. We really lucked out when I heard about JD Duke Excavation. When I spoke to Jeff, he told me he was booking for mid November. His quote was one of the best prices, but It was also the most detailed and had fewer exclusions than the rest of the quotes we looked at. We chose Jeff to do the job and couldn’t have made a better decision!
On time and on budget, and also a fair price for some extra driveway rebuilding that wasn’t in the quote request. Throughout the job, Jeff kept me apprised of the progress of the work and answered any questions I had. I definitely recommend Jeff.”
DAVE OSLUND