--- title: "ernie's excavating inc" description: "Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton is, in a recent customer's words, \"a small family-run business\" — Ernie, his wife Laurie and the guys. That customer " doc_version: "2026-10-10" last_updated: "2026-10-10" --- # ernie's excavating inc **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 109 Matawanakee Trail, Littleton, MA 01460 · **Phone:** (978) 618-5707 · **Website:** https://www.erniesexcavatinginc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 21 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton is, in a recent customer's words, "a small family-run business" — Ernie, his wife Laurie and the guys. That customer said the company replaced a large, antiquated septic system in Carlisle in March 2026, decommissioning the old system, installing a Presby system and building a large block retaining wall that holds the new leach field. The company says it has been in business 39 years, and on Google it holds 5 stars from 21 ratings. A recent customer said Laurie and Ernie replaced an old septic system with a new complicated system on a challenging lot, and suggested re-siting it from the architectural plans, after double-checking with the architect, to make the system less obtrusive. A recent customer with a septic replacement in Carlisle said Ernie and Laurie handled everything from obtaining the construction permits to final sign-off by the Carlisle Board of Health. A recent customer said Ernie filled and graded a new lawn area and shaped the edge going down into the trees. In a 2025 review, a customer whose family hired the company for a septic system at a house in Concord said Ernie installed a new tank, D-box and leaching field and connected two buildings and a laundry in 3 days. A 2025 customer said the company dug the foundation for a new addition, including new water and sewer lines, on time and on budget. A 2025 customer described a town-mandated waterline replacement with Laurie as project lead from estimate to town interaction to install. A 2025 customer installing a whole new septic said Laurie let them know well in advance when something was going to happen, and called Ernie adept at jockeying big equipment around in tight spaces. A 2024 customer who needed a new septic before closing on a house said Laurie kept them apprised every step of the way. **Strengths:** - Permit handling — a recent customer said they took it through Board of Health sign-off - Septic re-siting — a recent customer said they made the system less obtrusive - Lawn grading — a recent customer said Ernie filled and graded a new lawn - Advance notice — a 2025 customer said Laurie warned them well ahead ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Described by a recent customer as a small family-run business in Littleton run by Ernie and his wife Laurie _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SWlpreFRPVFIyUWpKR1dIWlVaRUpUTWxwelJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRZZkxTOTR2QjJGWHZUZEJTMlpzRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ During the month of March 2026, Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton replaced my large, antiquated septic system in Carlisle to include …” - 5 stars from 21 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ernie's%20excavating%20inc&query_place_id=ChIJq6pGV_SV44kRGXLJhWZYXDw) — “Google: 5★ from 21 ratings” - Replaced a septic system in Carlisle with a Presby system and a block retaining wall holding the leach field _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SWlpreFRPVFIyUWpKR1dIWlVaRUpUTWxwelJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRZZkxTOTR2QjJGWHZUZEJTMlpzRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ During the month of March 2026, Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton replaced my large, antiquated septic system in Carlisle to include …” - A recent customer said they suggested re-siting a septic system to make it less obtrusive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tSQ1dHRnZhbTkyTFdsNllraG5aamxvUmxCYVJYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkRCWGFvam92LWl6YkhnZjloRlBaRXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Laurie and Ernie are terrific. They replaced our old septic system with a new complicated system on a challenging lot, and every aspect w…” - A recent customer said they handled permits through final Board of Health sign-off _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkbk5ESjFlVzFFUzBoa1pYUTNjWGR1U3pCbVVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdnNDJ1eW1ES0hkZXQ3cXduSzBmUlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ernie and Laurie did a fantastic job on my on-site septic system replacement in Carlisle MA. The work was completed quickly and within th…” - A 2025 customer said they dug the foundation for an addition, including water and sewer lines _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkVGR6TlNRMWM1TW0xUWJrWklhbTl2WjJSaGEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldTdzNSQ1c5Mm1QbkZIam9vZ2Rha2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Earnie and Laurie are nothing but awesome to work with. I can't recommend Earnie's Excavating enough. They dug the foundation for our new…” - A recent customer said Ernie filled and graded a new lawn area _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21ZNWJsSklNREJaYzFaVVZXSndWamhuT1Zabk9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmY5blJIMDBZc1ZUVWJwVjhnOVZnOFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ernie did a fantastic job filling and grading a new lawn area for us. The company is very easy to work with and Ernie communicated well d…” - Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SWlpreFRPVFIyUWpKR1dIWlVaRUpUTWxwelJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRZZkxTOTR2QjJGWHZUZEJTMlpzRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ During the month of March 2026, Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton replaced my large, antiquated septic system in Carlisle to include …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkVGR6TlNRMWM1TW0xUWJrWklhbTl2WjJSaGEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldTdzNSQ1c5Mm1QbkZIam9vZ2Rha2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Earnie and Laurie are nothing but awesome to work with. I can't recommend Earnie's Excavating enough. They dug the foundation for our new…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnNE9IcGxMWFY2TFVsbFJVWmpPVzFLUTJwMmMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3c5c586685c97219!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg4OHplLXV6LUllRUZjOW1KQ2p2c3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ In June 2025 my family hired Ernie's Excavating & Septic Service to install a new septic system at my mother-in-law's house in Concord, M…” - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/ernies-excavating-littleton) — “Services offered (Procore Construction Network): Excavation and Fill” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ernie's%20excavating%20inc&query_place_id=ChIJq6pGV_SV44kRGXLJhWZYXDw): 5.0★ from 21 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.erniesexcavatinginc.com): 39 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ernie's%20excavating%20inc&query_place_id=ChIJq6pGV_SV44kRGXLJhWZYXDw): Listed on this source - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/ernies-excavating-littleton): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://abbynews.com/2016/01/13/ernie-trachuk/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Masazumi Nagai · 2026-07-02**: The team did an excellent job improving our wetland property. They were professional and considerate throughout the project, and we are very satisfied with the result. I would highly recommend them. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · steven hinton · 2026-06-21**: Ernie and Laurie did a fantastic job on my on-site septic system replacement in Carlisle MA. The work was completed quickly and within the established budget. They handled everything from obtaining the construction permits to final sign-off by the Carlisle Board of Health. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Chieffo · 2026-05-18**: It was a pleasure to work with Laurie and Ernie! Communication was great, I was always in the loop, and they arrived when they said they would and did a great job replacing my septic system. The price was great too. I am completely happy with the job and highly recommend them! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · GPS · 2026-05-17**: Laurie and Ernie are terrific. They replaced our old septic system with a new complicated system on a challenging lot, and every aspect was handled professionally and thoughtfully from start to finish. They even suggested modifications and re-siting from the architectural plans—after double-checking… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Sullivan · 2026-05-16**: Ernie did a fantastic job filling and grading a new lawn area for us. The company is very easy to work with and Ernie communicated well during the job to make sure we got the finished product we were looking for. The job came in on budget and on time. We love the way he shaped the edge going down in… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Johnson-Battista · 2026-04-16**: During the month of March 2026, Ernie's Excavating, Inc. of Littleton replaced my large, antiquated septic system in Carlisle to include proper decommissioning of the old system, install of a Presby system, and construction of a large block retaining wall which contains the new leach field. Ernie's … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jen Jourdain · 2025-11-17**: We are so happy with Ernie’s Excavating, I had to write a review! We contracted Ernie’s to install a new septic system for my father’s house. Laurie is amazing to work with and they are both considerate and supportive. The project was very clearly described and the price was very reasonable. The wor… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Raisbeck · 2025-10-06**: Ernie replaced my septic. Good price. Timely service. Looked good. Ernie's attitude, experience, and local knowledge helped form a well oiled team along with the engineer, BOH, conservation commission and me. He and Laurie were able to explain the process as it unfolded and helped me keep up. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeannette Podgorski · 2025-09-22**: Ernie's Excavating provided very well communicated and timely providing of a new septic system in Acton. It was especially appreciated as I was working on doing so remotely from another state. Laurie provided the communication and answers and the entire process went off seamlessly. I would work w… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · S. Hashemi · 2025-08-31**: Ernie’s team are knowledgeable professionals; consistently honest and focused on client support. The job was a town mandated waterline replacement and Laurie as my project lead truly made it happen from estimate to town interaction to install. I would highly recommend this team and grateful for the … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-09T16:20:32.699Z. Cite as: ernie's excavating inc — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/ernie-s-excavating-inc-littleton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/ernie-s-excavating-inc-littleton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)