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Septic pumping customers have praised Berkshire-Pittsfield Septic’s prices, while an April 2026 customer disputed the cost and coordination of a repair involving three electrical visits. The business is based in Lanesborough. Google gives it 4.5 stars from 32 ratings, and its BBB page carries an A+ grade. In a June 2025 Google review, a repeat customer described using the company to pump their septic system since buying their house. They called the prices reasonable and singled out Chris as informative and friendly. A March 2025 reviewer said their pumping cost $310. After the customer dug up the outlet cover rather than the tank, Chris did the digging needed for the pumping and covered everything back up afterward. A July 2022 customer also praised the price of septic-tank pumping and the driver’s knowledge. The work has included clearing a blocked sewer pipe. In a January 2021 review, a homeowner said Berkshire Septic stayed until that difficult job was finished in freezing temperatures. They praised the scheduled arrival, honest communication about availability, and a price they considered reasonable for the time spent. The April 2026 complaint described a different experience. The customer said the first electrician visit accomplished almost nothing; an alarm prompted a second visit, during which the pump was replaced but the issue remained unresolved. A third visit was required to hook up the pump. The customer reported $1,180 in electrical charges plus about $600 in travel costs and believed repeat visits could have been avoided with better diagnosis and coordination. They said the owner promised to review the situation and respond within a week, but more than two weeks had passed without a reply when they wrote the review. A separate BBB reviewer also complained generally that the final bill exceeded the quoted price.
I hired Berkshire Pittsfield Septic Cleaning Service for a septic issue and had a frustrating experience that others should be aware of. An electrician was sent to my home three separate times. The first visit accomplished almost nothing. The second visit was triggered by an alarm and still didn’t resolve the issue, though the pump was replaced (something they should have figured out during their first visit). A third visit was then required just to hook the pump up. In total, I was charged $1,180 for electrical work (all-told, he spent maybe 4 hours) and about $600 in additional travel costs, much of which appears tied to repeat visits that could have been avoided with an initial accurate diagnosis and coordinated repair from the start. I spoke directly with the owner, who said he would review the situation and get back to me within a week. That was over two weeks ago, and I’ve heard nothing. I’m sharing this so others can make informed decisions. I’m still hoping the company will take responsibility and address the unnecessary charges.
I've been using them to pump out my septic system since I bought my house. Every time they come their price is reasonable and the employees are great. Most recently, Chris came up and he was super informative and very friendly.
We just had our septic pumped. $310. Cheapest around. We dug up the outlet cover instead of the tank so he dug it and when done pumping covered everything up again. Super nice guy, very informative. His name is Chris. We’ll be calling them again next time. Berkshire Pittsfield Septic.
They did a great job driver was friendly knowledgeable. Price to pump our septic tank out very reasonable compared to others in our area. I would highly recommend them.
Berkshire Septic arrived at my house for a blocked sewer pipe and stayed until the job was done. They were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The job was very difficult and the temperatures were freezing. They arrived when scheduled, and were honest about when they could come. They wore masks and were socially distant. The price was reasonable for all the time that was spent fixing the problem. Although I don’t want to see them again, I’m glad I waited for their great professional service.
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