--- title: "Petersham Sanitary Service" description: "Septic pumping and routine upkeep are Petersham Sanitary Service’s focus. The company describes itself as a third-generation, family-owned business serving" doc_version: "2026-10-01" last_updated: "2026-10-01" --- # Petersham Sanitary Service **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Phone:** (978) 724-3434 · **Website:** http://www.petershamsanitaryservice.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Septic pumping and routine upkeep are Petersham Sanitary Service’s focus. The company describes itself as a third-generation, family-owned business serving homes and businesses in the North Quabbin region, and says on its BBB profile that the family has operated it for more than 65 years. Its website names Hubbardston, Oakham, Rutland and Ware among the towns it serves. Customers writing in 2023 and 2024 described long relationships with the business. In August 2023, one said they had used Petersham for 26 years and had received prompt, courteous service. Another August 2023 reviewer described a thorough tank-pumping visit, with questions answered and recommendations for caring for the system. A September 2024 customer said the company unclogged the filter each time it pumped their septic system and told them how the system looked. That customer also praised the prices. In a May 2024 review, a longtime customer said a worker came on a Saturday to pump their clogged tank after leaving a hunting outing. The company advertises free estimates and says it is insured. Its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. **Strengths:** - Septic filter care — a September 2024 customer described unclogging during pumping visits - Thorough tank pumping — an August 2023 reviewer praised answers and maintenance recommendations - Saturday tank pumping — a May 2024 customer described help with a clogged tank ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company describes itself as a third-generation, family-owned septic-service business serving homes and businesses in North Quabbin. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.petershamsanitaryservice.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Petersham Sanitary Service is a third-generation, family-owned company servicing septic systems in homes an…” - Customers describe septic tank pumping and septic filter unclogging. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9659023566465586537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ I had my tank pumped today. The service was quick, thorough, and professional. I had several questions which were answered, and a recomm…” - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9659023566465586537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Best value can be found at Petersham Sanitary Service. Their prices are more than fair and they go above and beyond and unclog the filter…” - A September 2024 reviewer praised fair prices and said the company unclogged their filter during each septic pumping visit. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9659023566465586537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Best value can be found at Petersham Sanitary Service. Their prices are more than fair and they go above and beyond and unclog the filter…” - An August 2023 customer praised thorough tank pumping, answers to questions and recommendations for looking after the system. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9659023566465586537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ I had my tank pumped today. The service was quick, thorough, and professional. I had several questions which were answered, and a recomm…” - A May 2024 reviewer said a worker came on a Saturday to pump their clogged tank. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9659023566465586537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ We have been using these folks for decades and I am more impressed with every contact. This past Saturday he left hunting to come pump ou…” - The company advertises free estimates and says it is insured. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.petershamsanitaryservice.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates” - [Official Website](http://www.petershamsanitaryservice.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): insured” - The Better Business Bureau gives the business an A+ grade. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/petersham/profile/septic-tank-cleaning/petersham-sanitary-service-llc-0261-270402) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/ ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Petersham%20Sanitary%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJOeXYxnFP4YkRadVODMK-C4Y): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.petershamsanitaryservice.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/petersham/profile/septic-tank-cleaning/petersham-sanitary-service-llc-0261-270402): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://recorder.com/2021/10/14/orange-planning-board-oks-special-permit-for-marijuana-cultivation-facility-42973825/): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Petersham%20Sanitary%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJOeXYxnFP4YkRadVODMK-C4Y): 4.8★ from 23 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “He said the facility has three septic systems that have been inspected by Petersham Sanitary Service and are operational.” — recorder.com — https://recorder.com/2021/10/14/orange-planning-board-oks-special-permit-for-marijuana-cultivation-facility-42973825/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jacob Cooke · 2024-11-06**: Amazing service!l they came out quick! Great customer service had an issue with payment and Katherine helped me out and we got it done! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · M Bruley · 2024-09-28**: Best value can be found at Petersham Sanitary Service. Their prices are more than fair and they go above and beyond and unclog the filter for me each time they pump my septic system. They also always give me a thumbs up that the system looks good. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Guilbault · 2024-05-13**: We have been using these folks for decades and I am more impressed with every contact. This past Saturday he left hunting to come pump our tank after we got it clogged. Great people and fantastic service!!!!!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Syd Taylor · 2023-08-29**: I had my tank pumped today. The service was quick, thorough, and professional. I had several questions which were answered, and a recommendation or two to help me continue to get good service from my system. We have used Petersham Sanitary Service for years. I highly recommend them, and I personal… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nita Bates · 2023-08-11**: We have been customers of Petersham Sanitary Service for 26 years. We have always received prompt and courteous service. It's also nice to support a small family business. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-01T00:11:28.639Z. Cite as: Petersham Sanitary Service — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/petersham-sanitary-service) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/petersham-sanitary-service ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)