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Bessette Excavating is an excavation company. The company's website lists excavation, concrete flat work, basement waterproofing and drainage, and foundation repair among its services. It holds 5 stars across 12 Google ratings and an A+ Better Business Bureau grade. A recent customer said Chris and the crew handled a backyard drainage project, gave a detailed and competitive quote up front, completed the work exactly as written in the contract and cleaned up the property before leaving. A recent reviewer said Chris and his crew have done several jobs for them over the years, including steps, a driveway and a sidewalk. A 2026 customer said the company diagnosed and replaced a large drainage pipe that was causing serious flooding on a project in Wallingford, CT, kept it under budget and pointed out items their home inspector had missed. A 2026 customer said Chris and his team repaired the foundation of their home, and that Chris explained simply and clearly what they would do. A 2026 customer who hired the company for concrete work and foundation repair said the crew kept everything clean. A 2026 reviewer said Chris had been to their property in Naugatuck multiple times and helped with water repairs as well as concrete repairs. A 2026 reviewer who used the company on multiple jobs for a business named foundation repairs, sewer repairs and concrete pouring among that work.
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The wall run getting the drain — a full 30×40 ft basement is about 140 ft.
Estimated range
$7,600 – $15,000
Typical waterproofing project around $11,300
Chris and the crew at Bessette Excavating were great to work with on my backyard drainage project. They provided a detailed and competitive quote up front, completed the work exactly as written in the contract, and wrapped up the project in a timely manner. The crew was courteous each day and thoroughly cleaned up my property before leaving. Can’t ask for a better experience.
Chris & his crew have done several jobs for us over the years. Bessette Excavating is professional, honest, detail-oriented, respectful, and highly experienced. They did an amazing job on our steps, driveway, and sidewalk, and were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this company and will absolutely call them for future jobs.
Great work & fair price. Very knowledgeable & attentive to detail. Would definitely recommend Chris & his crew
Highly recommend Bessette Excavating. These guys do phenomenal work. Attention to detail, punctual, professional, and all around great guys. Chris is super responsive. Give them a call.
Chris and his crew did a great job! They were thorough and professional, I would highly recommend and will definitely use them again!
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Sitework crew that worked quickly3.8
Projects finished early and under the quote3.7
BBB A+3.5
Walk, driveway and patio done for one homeowner2.5
46 years in business3.4