Sean Farrell Excavation, Inc.
Local business · 53 Gilbert St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
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- MA HIC licenseVerified active
- A+ BBB ratingAccredited business
- 8 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 31 customer photosOf completed work
Highlights
- BBB A+ accreditation — accredited business rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau
- Strong Google rating — 4.7 stars from 59 ratings
- Cross-site consistency — Porch and ecohome both show 4.8-4.9 averages
- Clean recent stretch — all eight reviews in the last six months are positive
- Repeat water and sewer praise — reviewers describe efficient, on-time main and sewer line work
- BBB complaint on file — one severe dispute alleges code violations and defective work
Sean Farrell Excavation has been running excavation jobs out of Quincy since 2000, and the name on the truck matches the man customers say checks in personally on their projects — the company's own materials and its reviews both point to Sean Farrell as the owner still overseeing crews on-site. The jobs people actually call them for are the ones nobody wants to do themselves: a corroded water main, a broken sewer line, a pool that's outlived its liner. This year, reviewers describe a watermain swap through rocky soil that still ended with the lawn patched and the basement swept clean, a pool pulled from a backyard lot, and a water-meter job that grew mid-visit into installing a full new water line, done efficiently. One customer says a local plumber sent them there after comparing several competing estimates; another describes Sean walking through a "Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C" before a crew — Shane and Garry on one recent job — ever showed up. Eight reviews have posted in the last six months, and every one of them is positive. That sits on top of a longer run: 40 reviews across six sources since 2021, a 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 59 ratings, and similar 4.8–4.9 averages on Porch and ecohome. The company carries an active Massachusetts HIC registration, BBB accreditation with an A+ letter grade, and membership in the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. The one thing worth raising directly before booking: BBB's own page for this business also documents a severe complaint alleging code violations and defective, structurally unsafe work — serious enough to ask about by name, even set against dozens of otherwise consistent, specific accounts of clean, on-schedule jobs. For a water main, sewer line, or pool removal in the Quincy area, this is a well-documented, long-running option — just get that BBB complaint addressed before signing anything.
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Most recent comments
- 5.0Jun 22, 2026
"Sean Farrell Excavation is an outstanding company with highly skilled and professional workers. Sean Farrell is a true professional who goes above and beyond to help his customers. I am extremely satisfied with the work they did and highly recommend this company to anyone looking for quality, honesty, and professionalism. A perfect 10 out of 10! Thank you
— W & R Barbershop Washington usaView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 30, 2026
We were looking for a contractor to remove our in-ground pool, and are so glad we found Sean Farrell Excavation company in Quincy, Mass. They did a fantastic job for us- from the initial quoting process and planning, their expert logistics (our pool was in the backyard and not especially easy to access with equipment), and the highly professional crew who did the work - including Kyle and Freddie. They worked skillfully, fast and were very thorough. I would highly recommend Sean Farrell Excavation.
— William EView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 3, 2026
I highly endorse Sean Farrell Excavating for any forthcoming projects. What was initially expected to be a simple thirty-minute water meter replacement evolved into the installation of a new water line service, which was executed efficiently. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Victor and Matthew for their exceptional professionalism, demonstrating outstanding expertise and representing your company in an exemplary manner. Once again, I wholeheartedly recommend their services. Furthermore, I would like to express my gratitude to Sean and acknowledge Kathleen's efforts.
— Tim O'LearyasView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 23, 2026
They replaced our watermain last week. It was a long line and our soil was very rocky. They had to pull the old line out under a rock wall and through a bed with established trees. The team did an excellent job. They cleaned up thoroughly in our basement and fixed the lawn. They came in right on the quoted cost. Highly recommend.
— Susanne SmithView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 18, 2026
I had an excellent experience with Sean Farrell Excavation when they replaced my water pipe. From start to finish, the team was incredibly professional—fast, efficient, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. They completed the job without any issues, and what really stood out was how clean they left everything afterward. They were also genuinely kind and respectful of my property, which made a stressful repair feel easy and worry-free. It’s not always easy to find contractors you can trust, but this is definitely one I’d recommend without hesitation.
— Amy KeddyView on Google Reviews ↗
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Added 40 new comments, added 63 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.1
- confirmed against the state license registry
- behind the score: BBB complaint on file — one severe dispute alleges code violations and defective work