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Avatar for Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.

Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.

PO Box 189
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.

PO Box 189
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023

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Clearwater Contracting

488 Fitchburg Turnpike
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Clearwater Contracting

488 Fitchburg Turnpike
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Experienced excavation and landscaping company specializing in all residential and commercial needs. Septic systems, drainage, landscaping, hardscapes, demolition, land development, tree removal, foundations and all excavation needs.

"We’ve been working with Clearwater Contracting for several years, and they’ve been fantastic every time. They’re reliable, knowledgeable, and very fair. It’s so nice to work with a team you can trust to get the job done right. We’ve always been happy with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great excavation and septic installation company. "

Joe S on October 2025

Experienced excavation and landscaping company specializing in all residential and commercial needs. Septic systems, drainage, landscaping, hardscapes, demolition, land development, tree removal, foundations and all excavation needs.

"We’ve been working with Clearwater Contracting for several years, and they’ve been fantastic every time. They’re reliable, knowledgeable, and very fair. It’s so nice to work with a team you can trust to get the job done right. We’ve always been happy with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great excavation and septic installation company. "

Joe S on October 2025

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Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Earth Solutions Excavating

39 Kent Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020

Earth Solutions, has become a leader in all phases of excavating with projects completed throughout Massachusetts. We provide the �know how�, specialized equipment, expertise, and professionalism to do your job and do it right. Specializing in commercial and residential excavating, Earth Solutions, has built a solid reputation throughout the industry. We provide safe, on time and quality excavating services. Earth Solutions, is fully insured and licensed. Call us today for a free estimate!

"Great"

Donna K on April 2020

Innovative Septic Solutions

40 Pasture Drive
4.58(
26
)
•Approved Pro

Innovative Septic Solutions

40 Pasture Drive
4.58(
26
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
21 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Serving all of Hillsborough and the surrounding counties, the professionals at Innovative Septic Solutions are the go-to, full service septic designers and installers you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a consultation!

"Great job, easy to deal with; honest pricing and quality work."

Neal D on October 2025

Serving all of Hillsborough and the surrounding counties, the professionals at Innovative Septic Solutions are the go-to, full service septic designers and installers you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a consultation!

"Great job, easy to deal with; honest pricing and quality work."

Neal D on October 2025

Roadway Excavators Inc.

522 Harvey Rd
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Roadway Excavators Inc.

522 Harvey Rd
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Roadway Excavators Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Replaced leech field- he did an excellent job removing my old leech field and replacing it with a better system. From the time I entered the job in homeadvisor (approx 8am) I was called back before noon. We scheduled a site review later that day. From the time I selected Roadway, there was constant progress. Even when the permits were in progress, they were in constant contact to let me know what was going on. When the permits were in order, they worked nonstop until the job was done. Their work was excellent, prompt and neat. Highly recommend."

Russ R on April 2021

Roadway Excavators Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Replaced leech field- he did an excellent job removing my old leech field and replacing it with a better system. From the time I entered the job in homeadvisor (approx 8am) I was called back before noon. We scheduled a site review later that day. From the time I selected Roadway, there was constant progress. Even when the permits were in progress, they were in constant contact to let me know what was going on. When the permits were in order, they worked nonstop until the job was done. Their work was excellent, prompt and neat. Highly recommend."

Russ R on April 2021

Kennelly Construction, Corp.

56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Kennelly Construction, Corp.

56 Groton Road
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

Here at Kennelly Construction, Corp., we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's excavation, to septic systems, we can take care of all your home's needs. With over 50 years of experience, we offer both residential and commercial services. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to working with you!

"They got the job done.."

Diane L on February 2021

Here at Kennelly Construction, Corp., we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's excavation, to septic systems, we can take care of all your home's needs. With over 50 years of experience, we offer both residential and commercial services. Give us a call for a free estimate, we look forward to working with you!

"They got the job done.."

Diane L on February 2021

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Schofield Environmental

PO Box 127
4.17(
9
)
•Approved Pro

Schofield Environmental

PO Box 127
4.17(
9
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Alpha Environmental, we are very well versed in all available septic solutions for your project. We design and install the best septic systems to the highest standards. Whether we are repairing your current septic system or installing a new one, one thing is certain; nobody brings a higher level of professionalism into your home. We value quality and guarantee a pleasurable customer service experience. We look forward to serving you. Give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Dave is design/build - heck of a lot better than hiring multiple contractors! "

Harold M on April 2025

At Alpha Environmental, we are very well versed in all available septic solutions for your project. We design and install the best septic systems to the highest standards. Whether we are repairing your current septic system or installing a new one, one thing is certain; nobody brings a higher level of professionalism into your home. We value quality and guarantee a pleasurable customer service experience. We look forward to serving you. Give us a call for a free estimate today!

"Dave is design/build - heck of a lot better than hiring multiple contractors! "

Harold M on April 2025

Avatar for Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.

PO Box 6
4.49(
37
)
•Approved Pro

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.

PO Box 6
4.49(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
343 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.

"This company was excellent to work with from beginning to end. My geothermal well pump that controls my HVAC was not working in the middle of August. I was looking for a new company as I had grown unhappy with the prior company. I had reached out to a few companies. Clear Water not only got back to me right away, the owner personally followed up (while on vacation) to make sure I was getting excellent customer service. The company is very responsive. They sent out a tech the following day to diagnosis the issue. They stayed in frequent communication to let me know the status of the parts that had to be ordered and when they would schedule the work. They showed up promptly on the day of the scheduled repair. I then put a claim through homeowner's insurance as the tech mentioned he thought the cause of the failure was a lightening strike. The company worked with my insurance company for the to inspect the failed well pump. I will be reaching out to Clear Water in the future if I have any problems with my well. Highly recommend."

Lara H on September 2023

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.

"This company was excellent to work with from beginning to end. My geothermal well pump that controls my HVAC was not working in the middle of August. I was looking for a new company as I had grown unhappy with the prior company. I had reached out to a few companies. Clear Water not only got back to me right away, the owner personally followed up (while on vacation) to make sure I was getting excellent customer service. The company is very responsive. They sent out a tech the following day to diagnosis the issue. They stayed in frequent communication to let me know the status of the parts that had to be ordered and when they would schedule the work. They showed up promptly on the day of the scheduled repair. I then put a claim through homeowner's insurance as the tech mentioned he thought the cause of the failure was a lightening strike. The company worked with my insurance company for the to inspect the failed well pump. I will be reaching out to Clear Water in the future if I have any problems with my well. Highly recommend."

Lara H on September 2023

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Pioneer Basement

31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
)
•Approved Pro

Pioneer Basement

31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
718 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - info@pioneerbasement.com. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
)

R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
)
40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

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FAQs for septic system installation and replacement projects in Townsend, MA

Most septic system replacements require several days to complete, not including permitting and preparation time. The process begins with site assessment and testing, followed by excavation, component installation, and final inspection. Weather conditions, property accessibility, and inspection schedules can all affect your project timeline. Your contractor can provide a more specific estimate based on your property's unique characteristics.

Standard homeowners' insurance policies don't cover septic system replacement due to age or normal deterioration. Coverage may apply if damage results from specific covered events, but routine maintenance and eventual replacement are generally considered homeowner responsibilities. Review your policy details or speak with your insurance agent to understand your specific coverage limitations.

Look for multiple indicators such as slow-draining fixtures, unusual gurgling sounds in plumbing, sewage odors inside or outside your home, or wet spots in your yard. Unusually lush grass over the drain field area, frequent backups, or recurring repair needs might signal system failure. Addressing these warning signs promptly can prevent property damage and health hazards.

DIY septic installation is not recommended and may violate local regulations. Professional installation ensures compliance with health codes, proper design for your specific site conditions, and appropriate safety measures. The specialized equipment, technical knowledge, and permitting requirements make this a job best left to licensed professionals who can guarantee the system's safety and effectiveness.

With proper maintenance, including regular pumping, a drain field lasts 20 years. Various factors influence system longevity, including household size, water usage patterns, and soil conditions. Regular professional inspections can help determine when replacement becomes necessary. If your system requires increasingly frequent repairs, replacement might be more economical than continuing to address individual problems.

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