--- title: "David Tinker Excavating" description: "When a water line breaks between the street and the house, David Tinker Excavating is the kind of Danbury outfit people call. The company describes its wor" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # David Tinker Excavating **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 40A Payne Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 · **Phone:** (203) 797-1873 · **Website:** https://davidtinkerexcavating.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 6 sources. 67% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read When a water line breaks between the street and the house, David Tinker Excavating is the kind of Danbury outfit people call. The company describes its work as underground water utility installations and repairs, new water service connections, sewer connections, septic installations and site excavation, and says it has been in business for 20 years. Local news sites have reported Aquarion hiring the Danbury-based firm as general contractor on water projects. A 2024 customer said the company found the real source of a service-line leak in a couple of minutes after a leak detection company had misidentified it, then made the correct repair. A 2025 customer said they quickly diagnosed and repaired a hidden water line leak in the yard. A 2022 customer with an overnight water line leak during a heatwave said Dave got to the house in less than 2 hours and fixed the problem. A 2022 customer said the leak was fixed well but the bill came to $2000 against a $1000 quote, with 5 hours billed for a 2-hour visit. A 2026 customer said that after a water main repair in Bethel, no plate was put over the 8-inch drop at the driveway and a car's front end dropped into the hole. A 2025 reviewer, whose next-door neighbor had the company working on plumbing, said an employee urinated in the street and employees walked across the property without permission. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0617999, as active, held by David Tinker Excavating LLC. **Strengths:** - Leak source found — a 2024 customer said they found it in minutes - A fast emergency visit — a 2022 customer said Dave came in under 2 hours **Concerns:** - A bill above quote — a 2022 customer was billed $2000 against $1000 - An uncovered driveway drop — a 2026 customer said a car was damaged - Conduct at one job — a 2025 reviewer described trespassing next door ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes its work as underground water utility installations and repairs, water service connections, sewer connections, septic installations and site excavation _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/danbury/profile/excavating-contractors/david-tinker-excavating-llc-0111-87106155) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): David Tinker Excavating, LLC specializes in underground water utility installation and repai…” - [Official Website](https://davidtinkerexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): David Tinker Excavating (DTE) provides underground water utility installations and repairs, new water servi…” - Says it has been in business for 20 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://davidtinkerexcavating.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business” - Local news sites reported Aquarion hiring the Danbury-based firm as general contractor on water projects _(confidence: high)_ - [Local News](https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-start-oiling-goose-eggs-news-17817798.php) — “greenwichtime.com — Danbury-based David Tinker Excavating Inc. will be serving as the general contractor for the project.” - [Local News](https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/02/27/aquarion-water-infrastructure-work-to-begin-in-greenwich/) — “greenwichsentinel.com — Aquarion has contracted Danbury-based David Tinker Excavating, Inc. to serve as the general contractor for the proje…” - A 2024 customer said it found the real source of a service-line leak after a leak detection company missed it _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkdTRfaEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdu4_hJA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly Recommend David Tinker Excavating for Water Line Service! I'm thrilled to recommend David Tinker Excavating for any water line wor…” - A 2025 customer said a hidden yard water line leak was quickly diagnosed and repaired _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1VlFsQm9Nek10TFd4TFZUWkhPRU5FWmpKWGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5VQlBoMzMtLWxLVTZHOENEZjJXb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ David and his crew are the best in the business--friendly, hardworking, punctual, competent and fairly priced. They quickly diagnosed and…” - A 2022 customer said Dave arrived in less than 2 hours for an overnight water line leak _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OEtlZ19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu8Keg_QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a bad leak overnight on my water line which required my water to be turned off during a heatwave. I called Dave Tinker’s office and…” - A 2022 customer was billed $2000 against a $1000 quote, with 5 hours billed for a 2-hour visit _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlOFpDX3F3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICe8ZC_qwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ They fixed our leak and did a fine job, except I was told it would be $1000 and received a bill for $2000. They were here for 2 hours and…” - A 2026 customer said an uncovered 8-inch drop at the driveway damaged a car after a water main repair _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWclYyWjFObUZFYUVsTlZqUlJXbkJaTVV4TlJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVrV2Z1NmFEaElNVjRRWnBZMUxNRXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Did work at 2 Midway Dr Bethel Connecticut for water main break Doug hole and replaced broken main when they backfilled hole at front of …” - A 2025 reviewer next door to a job said an employee urinated in the street and employees crossed the property without permission _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMbnF2SjJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLnqvJ2gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Hello all, I haven’t posted anything in a long time, but I just hand to comment on the blatant disrespect of my space, well-being and pro…” - 12 Google reviews from 2022 to 2026, 4.1 stars from 25 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=David%20Tinker%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJJcklC8T-54kRJVtQGxx8Wlg) — “Google: 4.1★ from 25 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0617999, as active, held by David Tinker Excavating LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0617999 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: DAVID TINKER EXCAVATING LLC” - Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/danbury/profile/excavating-contractors/david-tinker-excavating-llc-0111-87106155) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): David Tinker Excavating, LLC specializes in underground water utility installation and repai…” - [Official Website](https://davidtinkerexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): David Tinker Excavating (DTE) provides underground water utility installations and repairs, new water servi…” - Also offers Plumbing _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1VlFsQm9Nek10TFd4TFZUWkhPRU5FWmpKWGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5VQlBoMzMtLWxLVTZHOENEZjJXb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ David and his crew are the best in the business--friendly, hardworking, punctual, competent and fairly priced. They quickly diagnosed and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkdTRfaEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdu4_hJA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Highly Recommend David Tinker Excavating for Water Line Service! I'm thrilled to recommend David Tinker Excavating for any water line wor…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1OEtlZ19RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x585a7c1c1b505b25!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDu8Keg_QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a bad leak overnight on my water line which required my water to be turned off during a heatwave. I called Dave Tinker’s office and…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0617999, 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 - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=David%20Tinker%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJJcklC8T-54kRJVtQGxx8Wlg): 4.1★ from 25 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/danbury/profile/excavating-contractors/david-tinker-excavating-llc-0111-87106155): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=David%20Tinker%20Excavating&query_place_id=ChIJJcklC8T-54kRJVtQGxx8Wlg): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/starting-with-just-one-excavator-david-tinker-excavation-explodes-with-growth/53779): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/david-tinker-excavating-llc): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://davidtinkerexcavating.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Danbury-based David Tinker Excavating Inc. will be serving as the general contractor for the project.” — greenwichtime.com — https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-start-oiling-goose-eggs-news-17817798.php - “After a brief stint in higher education, Tinker left the books behind, purchased a mini-excavator and went to work. For the first three years, it was just he and his excavator, but he gradually added …” — constructionequipmentguide.com — https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/starting-with-just-one-excavator-david-tinker-excavation-explodes-with-growth/53779 - “Aquarion has contracted Danbury-based David Tinker Excavating, Inc. to serve as the general contractor for the project.” — greenwichsentinel.com — https://www.greenwichsentinel.com/2023/02/27/aquarion-water-infrastructure-work-to-begin-in-greenwich/ ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Dorman · 2026-01-03**: Did work at 2 Midway Dr Bethel Connecticut for water main break Doug hole and replaced broken main when they backfilled hole at front of driveway. They did not put plate over 8 inch drop which caused damage to BMW front end dropped in hole because they did not cover the driveway and the street with … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Feigenbaum · 2025-08-06**: David and his crew are the best in the business--friendly, hardworking, punctual, competent and fairly priced. They quickly diagnosed and repaired a water line leak in my yard that was extremely mysterious and concealed. They also have a lot of clever technological solutions for tricky situations, a… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zbigniew Perz · 2025-06-28**: Super fast, professional, courteous, - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Martin · 2025-05-29**: This lady driving a huge dump truck decides to park in the middle of a parking area and goes inside a convince store with the motor running...other trucks could not get in....can she park in a spot? Mind-boggling - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Guzman · 2025-05-14**: These guys are the best .. called about 8 different places and they couldn’t get the job done .. had these guys from David tinker come through and fix the issue and 1hr 1/2 Will be calling them for any plumbing problems … we are excited to have our water back and running for my family thanks guys yo… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Theresa D.S. · 2025-02-19**: Hello all, I haven’t posted anything in a long time, but I just hand to comment on the blatant disrespect of my space, well-being and property rights executed by this company. Picture this June 21st @ 8:30 am I noticed a lot of commotion and loud noise. When I went out to my front yard, after review… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Giuseppe Runfola · 2024-09-13**: This company recently repaired a water line for me and the foreman that was on the job was very professional and informative. This experience that I had recently was like night and day compared to what I had a few years ago good company to get the job done fast and efficient - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chuck Synovec · 2024-02-27**: Highly Recommend David Tinker Excavating for Water Line Service! I'm thrilled to recommend David Tinker Excavating for any water line work you need on your property. They recently performed a service line replacement at my home, and I couldn't be happier with their professionalism, expertise, and ov… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · kerey butler · 2024-02-26**: I highly recommend this company to anyone in need, we had an emergency and the crew showed up and took care of business. We are extremely grateful to Tinker and they're hard workers. Yours Truly Christopher and Kerey Safuto - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allen · 2023-10-07**: Great group of people and super hard workers they get it done --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T05:35:53.857Z. 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