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Scantic Valley Excavating is a septic and site-work contractor based in Orleans, MA, run by owner Brian Webster, who the company says started the business in Hampden, MA in 2006 and moved it to Cape Cod full-time in 2023. The company says it has been in business about 20 years and covers Cape Cod and Plymouth County, naming Hyannis, Barnstable, Marston Mills, Harwich, Falmouth, Dennis and Sandwich as its service area. Every one of the 27 Google reviews on file is five stars, and most describe the same kind of job: full septic system or leaching-field replacements, often triggered by a failed system during a home sale or a Title 5 inspection. Reviewers consistently credit Brian with walking them through permitting and inspection himself — coordinating perc tests, working with an engineer, and handling conservation-commission approval on a tight lot — and with finishing disruptive digging jobs cleanly, covering torn-up yards with loam and reseeding rather than leaving a construction site behind. Several reviewers, including two who identified themselves as owners of homebuilding businesses judging the work professionally, praised the pace and communication: same-day quotes, permits filed quickly, and jobs started and finished on the schedule promised. Multiple reviews describe Brian personally answering calls and texts quickly throughout a project, from the first estimate to the final walkthrough. In a 2022 review, a customer described choosing the company for a full septic replacement while it was still based in Hampden, MA, before its move to the Cape. The written record here is uniformly positive, with no negative or mixed reviews on file, so there is no documented complaint pattern to ask about. Homeowners should still confirm current scheduling directly, since the reviews describe Brian handling estimates and site visits personally rather than through a larger office. For a septic system installation, replacement, or a failed leaching field anywhere on Cape Cod or in Plymouth County, Scantic Valley Excavating has a deep, consistent record of homeowners crediting the same combination of hands-on project management, straight communication, and a tidy finished site.
I highly recommend Scantic Valley Excavating for septic installation. From start to finish, Bryan was professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and incredibly easy to work with. Having a new septic system installed can be a stressful and overwhelming project, but they made the entire process go smoothly and took the time to explain what was happening along the way. The quality of their work was excellent. They were efficient, organized, respectful of the property, and clearly take a lot of pride in doing the job correctly. Communication was great throughout the project, and everything was handled professionally from beginning to end. It’s becoming harder to find contractors who combine excellent workmanship with reliability, honesty, and great customer service, but Scantic Valley Excavating absolutely delivered. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone needing septic or excavation work. Five stars all around!
Brian came to our rescue when our septic failed during the selling of our house. He got on it right away, bringing Dave, the engineer on board. Within a few days all the paperwork to start was completed and approved with the town. On a Monday, Dave did the perc test and on Tuesday, Brian was able to start. He is very meticulous with the process and was very conscientious of our property, our neighbors property which we had to utilize to gain access to our backyard and always keeping us up to date on the timeline. By Thursday afternoon of that same week, Brian was able to get everything inspected and signed off with the town and had the Certificate that it passed sent to us. From what was a very stressful problem for us, Brian made it seem so easy to rectify. I would highly recommend Brian if this situation arises or for any excavating work you might need.
Excellent service! Professional, reliable, and efficient. The team at Scantic Valley Excavating did a great job from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Great work done on time and as promised, SV excavating came recommended by my normal pump out guy (JMB septic, also solid work!) due to a rapidly degrading septic drainage, Brian and co. came to the rescue, provided a quote same day, and scheduled ASAP. The planning, details, timing and updates were all communicated regularly and professionally. They handled everything and knocked out a hell of a project in just a couple of days. Septic replacement is not something you want to oversee yourself and experience is worth its weight. The scope of the project expanded a little due to site utilities and additional grading, but SC was quick to adjust and save the budget. I was very happy with the finished work and would not hesitate to have them back should the need ever arise, highly recommend!
Here’s a polished, natural‑tone review you can post as‑is: --- Scantic Valley Excavating, led by Brian Webster, did an outstanding job replacing my failed leaching field. From start to finish, Brian was excellent to communicate with — clear, responsive, and always making sure I understood what was happening at each stage of the project. His pricing was fair, and he even took care of a few additional items along the way without adding to the cost. That kind of integrity is rare. Throughout the job, he checked in to make sure everything was going the way I expected and that I was happy with the progress. Brian is a true professional. He shared helpful tips, explained how the system works, and made the entire process far less stressful than I expected. If you need a septic or leaching field replacement, I highly recommend Scantic Valley Excavating. You’ll be in great hands.
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