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SepTech LLC works on septic systems, and it holds 5 stars from 30 ratings on Google. The company's site lists a service area of Essex, Deep River, Chester, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Killingworth, Haddam, East Haddam, Lyme and Old Lyme, and says it has been in business 10 years. A 2024 customer named Mike Borruso as the owner. A recent customer selling a home on a short window said Mike Borruso was at the house an hour after the call, physically excavated and exposed the distribution box, and ran a flow test by introducing water into the system. A recent buyer whose inspection turned up failed cesspools said four other installers quoted 60-70k, and that Mike put in a new system for well below every other quote in less than two weeks. A recent customer with a 41-year-old system said Mike checked the tank baffle and distribution box, camera-scoped the leach field lines, and laid out options from a lower cost temporary fix to full replacement down the road, with no "hard sell". A recent customer who needed a tank replaced said Mike gave an estimate the same day, and his team arrived punctually and completed the job on time. A recent customer said two distribution boxes were replaced after an inspection, at an estimate that customer felt was very fair. A 2026 customer said an entirely new system had to be designed, approved, tested and installed, and that Mike coordinated electric and landscaping and communicated with the town. A 2025 customer said Mike and his crew handled a technically difficult installation and guided them through the town water and septic department's approval process. A 2024 customer said Mike completed a septic system repair that included a new leaching field. A 2023 customer said SepTech replaced a 60-year-old septic system in a tight space, with Mike working with the town to get a new layout approved.
When we needed our tank replaced, Mike came out promptly to assess the work and provided us with an estimate the same day. On the day the work commenced, his team arrived punctually and worked diligently to complete the job on time. Throughout the process, Mike and his team were respectful and professional and kept us updated on progress. We would recommend them to anyone in need of septic work.
Absolutely one of the finest individuals/companies I have dealt with. After a septic inspection it was suggested replacing 2 distribution boxes. Mike came out and gave me an estimate, which I felt was very fair. They completed the work promptly & Mike communicated through the entire process. Very professional, very thorough, and most importantly a great guy! Highly recommend SepTech!
After receiving a septic report that raised serious concerns about my system, I hired this company for a second opinion—and I'm very glad I did. As this inspection was for the sale of my home, timing was a critically short window. I called Mike Borruso at 8:30a and he was at my house by 9:30a. Unlike the first inspector, who stated that my distribution box was flooded without ever excavating or exposing it, this inspector took the time to do a thorough evaluation. He physically excavated and exposed the distribution box, inspected it directly, and performed a flow test by introducing water into the system. He observed water flowing properly through all four outlets serving the leaching field galleries and clearly explained his findings. I appreciated his professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to evaluating the system based on actual observations rather than assumptions. His inspection provided clarity during a stressful real estate transaction and gave both me and the buyer confidence in the results. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an honest, thorough, and knowledgeable septic inspection.
I won’t bury the lead for those that may not go on to read this entire review: to put it plainly, Mike Borruso was integral in our ability to close on the dream home we now call ours. That’s not an overstatement, it’s reality. When the inspection yielded failed cesspools, knowing that a septic system is one of the most expensive parts of a home, we were devastated that we might not close. We did our due diligence and had FOUR separate septic installers tour the property, which has everything going against it as far as a septic system is concerned: ledge, slope, two structures, a central well, and a perennial stream. “This isn’t going to be easy,” each one said, and every one of them delivered exorbitant quotes ranging from 60-70k. The sellers were not going to cover 100% of that, and all felt lost. Then Jason Walter gave us Mike’s name and he came to the property immediately. He agreed that it was an extremely challenging site and even initially hesitated on taking the job. Then I watched him tour the property while possibilities and ideas flowed freely, questions were welcomed and answered, and by the end of it, he was excited for the challenge. Not only did he deliver, but he put in a beautiful new system with a central exception for WELL below every other quote, a number the sellers agreed to cover in full. In less than two weeks no less, in a notoriously stickler town when it comes to septic installs. Mike Borruso is the closest to a septic engineer you’re gonna find, but without the price tag. He’s fair, professional, super smart, and accessible. He’s the real deal, and we will forever recommend him, and remember how crucial he was in making it possible for us to purchase the dream home we waited so very long for. Thanks, Mike.
Mike broke away from his busy schedule to view my leach field issue. Mike checked out our 41 year old septic system including septic tank baffle, distribution box and camera scope of leach field lines. Mike made some recommendations, from a lower cost temporary fix procedure to the system's full on replacement down the road, which is inevitable given its age and leach field saturation. His quick response, candor, professionalism, honesty and most importantly, no "hard sell" was certainly refreshing and welcomed. I highly recommend you have Sep Tech perform any repairs to your septic system as Mike is a great find and extremely knowledgeable.
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