--- title: "Coolbeth Construction" description: "Coolbeth Construction is a New Milford, Connecticut contractor that describes itself as doing septic installations and land clearing, run by Josh Coolbeth." doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Coolbeth Construction **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** New Milford, CT · **Phone:** (860) 799-7352 · **Website:** https://coolbethconstruction.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 8 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Coolbeth Construction is a New Milford, Connecticut contractor that describes itself as doing septic installations and land clearing, run by Josh Coolbeth. Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0668787 is active. A Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence 200718 is expired. In September 2026, a customer said Josh replaced their full septic system and fields and handled getting everything approved and installed. A May 2026 reviewer said Josh was helpful in handling a zoning application. In October 2025, a couple who bought a home with a failing septic system said Josh replaced it in a mind blowing time frame. An April 2024 Angi reviewer said the septic install was not easy but he got it done, and another said Josh rebuilt a carport wall. On Google it holds 5 stars from 4 ratings, and on Angi and HomeAdvisor 5.0 from 3. **Strengths:** - Septic work — 2024 to 2026 customers described systems installed or replaced - Permits — 2026 customers said approvals and a zoning application were handled ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Reviewers in 2024, 2025 and 2026 described septic systems installed or replaced _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZeFNFTmFkRGx1Ymtsdk5YTktaMHBaYmsxTWVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xadfd101be47be2cd!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnYxSENadDlubklvNXNKZ0pZbk1MeHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had Josh out to replace our septic system. Full system and fields. He was upfront, honest, and reliable. Took great care of the property …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paRlVFaDRTMkpJZUhkRmVFMHdja3hJYkROdE5sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xadfd101be47be2cd!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZFUEh4S2JIeHdFeE0wckxIbDNtNlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ To make a long story short, call Coolbeth Construction today, you won’t regret it. No pun intended but Josh Coolbeth is a very cool guy!…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/new-milford/coolbeth-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “Josh is a professional and has extensive experience in septic install. Our install wasnâ t easy but he got it done. Highly recommend!” - A September 2026 customer said the property was well cared for during and after the work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZeFNFTmFkRGx1Ymtsdk5YTktaMHBaYmsxTWVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xadfd101be47be2cd!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnYxSENadDlubklvNXNKZ0pZbk1MeHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Had Josh out to replace our septic system. Full system and fields. He was upfront, honest, and reliable. Took great care of the property …” - Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0668787 is active _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0668787 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: JOSHUA L COOLBETH” - Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence 200718 is expired _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 200718 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Josh Coolbeth” - 5 stars from 4 ratings on Google and 5.0 from 3 on Angi and HomeAdvisor _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Coolbeth%20Construction%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJ6UWbPrTdk6YRzeJ75BsQ_a0) — “Google: 5★ from 4 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/new-milford/coolbeth-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 3 ratings” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NORTHERNLANDSCAPING.37841742.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 3 ratings” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/new-milford/coolbeth-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Drainage systems, Excavation, Foundation Installs, Land clearing, Septic system installs and repairs, Septic System…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NORTHERNLANDSCAPING.37841742.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Drainage systems, Excavation, Foundation Installs, Land clearing, Septic system installs and repairs, Septic…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0668787, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-milford/profile/excavating-contractors/coolbeth-construction-inc-0111-64002252): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.pinterest.com/coolbethconstruction/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Coolbeth%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ6UWbPrTdk6YRzeJ75BsQ_a0): 5.0★ from 4 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/josh-coolbeth): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.NORTHERNLANDSCAPING.37841742.html): 5.0★ from 3 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/new-milford/coolbeth-construction-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 3 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Coolbeth%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJ6UWbPrTdk6YRzeJ75BsQ_a0): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://coolbethconstruction.com): 52 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Anton · 2026-09-19**: Had Josh out to replace our septic system. Full system and fields. He was upfront, honest, and reliable. Took great care of the property during and after his work. Handled everything smoothly and efficiently getting everything approved and installed. Highly recommend. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen Huckins · 2026-05-13**: Josh was professional, helpful in handling a zoning application and extremely responsive with all questions and concerns we had. Would highly recommend and use again. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael McGovern · 2025-10-02**: To make a long story short, call Coolbeth Construction today, you won’t regret it. No pun intended but Josh Coolbeth is a very cool guy! He is an extremely hardworking and genuine family man who does exceptionally great work in a mind blowing time frame. My wife and I purchased a home with a failin… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Glenn Seger · 2025-09-30**: Very friendly and easy to work and a good price - **5/5 · BuildZoom · Barbara H. · 2025-01-22**: Joshua , was smart and practical with his pricing He was easy to work with and helped me get Past some difficult issues Call him you will be glad you did Barb in Bridgewater - **Angi · BARB H. · 2025-01-01**: Joshua , was smart and practical with his pricing He was easy to work with and helped me get Past some difficult issues Call him you will be glad you did - **Angi · Donald S. · 2024-04-01**: Josh rebuilt my carport wall. Did an excellent job. Very hard worker. Would hire again. - **Angi · Pete C. · 2024-04-01**: Josh is a professional and has extensive experience in septic install. Our install wasnâ t easy but he got it done. Highly recommend! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-16T18:07:15.500Z. 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