# Shore Things Environmental, LLC

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 136 Factory Rd #2, Harwich, MA 02645 · **Phone:** (774) 801-9005 · **Website:** https://shorethings.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=listing · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 17 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 4 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Shore Things Environmental, LLC is a Harwich wastewater contractor that has become the Lower Cape's go-to name for the one job every Cape homeowner now faces: septic pumping and repairs, Title 5 inspections, and connecting a house to the municipal sewer, from site assessment and design through permitting and construction.

The review record is recent, detailed and unusually consistent about the same things - speed, tidiness and communication. In a March 2026 review a homeowner who called for an emergency pumping said the crew arrived within the hour, cleared a clog in the main waste line and put them on a two-year schedule; a January 2026 customer described an email answered by phone, a technician dispatched quickly for a septic and drain emergency, work explained as it went and 'no up sell'.

The crews get named, and so does the lawn. A 2025 reviewer in Dennis wrote that technician Colin arrived with a map of the yard, measured exactly where the cover was, answered every question and even laid a tarp on the road under his truck; other 2024 and 2025 reviewers said the tank cover was found with ease, the grass went back neatly and you cannot tell where the work was done.

Neighbours say the same thing in public. In an April 2026 Nextdoor thread asking which septic company was actually taking new business, residents in Brewster, Eastham, South Chatham and Orleans all named Shore Things, one adding that the company responded immediately to a service request.

Before booking, note that this is a specialist rather than a general contractor: it is the right call for septic, sewer connection and drain work and for the Title 5 paperwork around a sale, and the company itself offers a free consultation. Municipal records show its septic installer approval being presented to Cape boards of health, so ask which town approvals are current for your address.

**Strengths:**
- Fast emergency response — pumping crews described arriving within the hour
- Tidy work — reviewers say the lawn shows no sign of digging
- Named technicians — Colin and Jason recur across years of reviews
- Neighbour recommended — four Lower Cape towns named them on Nextdoor

**Concerns:**
- Wastewater specialist — septic and sewer work only, not general contracting
- Town approvals vary — installer approval is granted board by board

**Where sources disagree:**
- The only negative review in the record is not about the company's work: a March 2026 one-star review objects to an employee's political posts on social media.
- One five-star review is written by someone who states they did not end up being a customer, because the company advised them that no upgrade was needed - genuine praise, but not an account of work performed.
- The company's own site gives its address as Harwich and states 'over 8 decades of combined experience' for the team, which is staff experience rather than the company's own age; no founding year is stated anywhere in this record.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Shore Things Environmental describes itself as a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer connections end to end - site assessment, design, permitting and construction - alongside septic pumping, repairs, Title 5 inspections, drain cleaning and commercial grease trap work, serving Orleans, Harwich, Eastham, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis and Yarmouth. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Shore Things Environmental, LLC (774.801.9005, shorethings.com) is a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer c…”
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Orleans, Harwich, Eastham, Wellfleet, Chatham, Dennis, Yarmouth”
- In a March 2026 review, a homeowner who called for an emergency pumping said the crew arrived within an hour, pumped the tank and removed a clog in the main waste line. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkalNIUktSRkJuYUV0dVNsbHZUWEpwWm1WRFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldjSHRKRFBnaEtuSllvTXJpZmVDVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called for an emergency pumping and they showed up with in an hour I had the lid dug up and ready for them they were friendly and effic…”
- A January 2026 reviewer described an email answered by a phone call, a technician dispatched quickly for a septic and drain emergency, work explained as it went and no up-sell. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSb1RsSjZWbFZWUjNWNlVtWnFPV2hYUlRnelJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRoTlJ6VlVVR3V6UmZqOWhXRTgzRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shore Things is awesome. I highly recommend their services.  They responded to our email with a phone call and dispatched someone quickly…”
- Reviewers repeatedly name the technicians - Colin, Jason - and praise how the yard is left: a 2025 Dennis customer said Colin brought a map of the yard, measured exactly where the cover was and laid a tarp under his truck, and 2024 and 2025 reviewers said the lawn was completely unaffected. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJalBHVWV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIjPGUew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shore Things was very timely in scheduling my service.  Colin came and located the tank cover with ease and was very neat while digging t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuNkxUcll3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn6LTrYw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ In the Mills, septic pump. Very helpful! Got on the schedule quickly. Colin was very nice, can't even tell where the work was done in the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwc1pFWlBjMlJOZWxoT1gySnBhRTR4YjJ4V1dVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpsZEZPc2RNelhOX2JpaE4xb2xWWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you for the service of cleaning our septic tank in Dennis.Colin, your service technician, was both courteous and informative. He ha…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuNHZYd19BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn4vXw_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very friendly customer service representative Katelyn was able to book a service call for the same day! Colin and Jason were extremely kn…”
- Office staff are named too: reviewers in 2025 and 2024 credited Ashley and Katelyn with easy scheduling, including one same-day service call. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuNHZYd19BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn4vXw_AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very friendly customer service representative Katelyn was able to book a service call for the same day! Colin and Jason were extremely kn…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRaWVIT0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDQieHOAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a wonderful experience working with Shore Thing, they came and did the septic tank pumping and  they dug up the septic for us which w…”
- In an April 2026 Nextdoor thread asking which septic company was taking new business, neighbours in Brewster, Eastham, South Chatham and Orleans named Shore Things, one saying the company responded immediately to a service and maintenance request. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm) — “Nextdoor (Brewster, MA) — Shore Things in Harwich, great company”
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm) — “Nextdoor (South Chatham, MA) — I recently called with a service/maintenance request and the company responded immediately.”
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm) — “Nextdoor (Eastham, MA) — (774) 801-9005 Shore Things”
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm) — “Nextdoor (Orleans, MA) — Shore Things.”
- Municipal records show Tim Delude representing Shore Things Environmental at Cape boards of health for septic installer approval and presenting septic plans in Eastham. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [streaming85.townofbarnstable.us](https://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/internetchannel/show/11743) — “streaming85.townofbarnstable.us — - 1. Septic Installer Approval - Tim Delude, Septic Installer - Representing Shore Things Environmental, L…”
  - [eastham-ma.gov](https://eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08282025-4197) — “eastham-ma.gov — Tim Delude from Shore Things Environmental, LLC presented plans on behalf of homeowners,”
  - [tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us](https://tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us/BoardsCommittees/BoardofHealth/Minutes/2025/05272025_Minutes.pdf) — “tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us — 1. Septic Installer Approval: A. Tim Delude, Septic Installer- representing Shore Things Environmental, LLC, …”
- Google publishes a 4.8-star average from 19 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shore%20Things%20Environmental%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJaTUPkpk_-4kRe7OG5BLvhcM) — “Google: 4.8★ from 19 ratings”
- The single one-star review on file, from March 2026, objects to an employee's political posts on Facebook rather than to any work the company performed. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKTU1pMXNVa3g1UVZNMFQyVktTMjFVWkRWNFpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJMMi1sUkx5QVM0T2VKS21UZDV4Znc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ No thanks. Employee all over FB getting political. Prefer to work with a vendor who is 🇺🇸 proud”
- The work described across the reviews is septic pumping and emergency drain clearing, with the company's own material adding sewer connection design and permitting. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Shore Things Environmental, LLC (774.801.9005, shorethings.com) is a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkalNIUktSRkJuYUV0dVNsbHZUWEpwWm1WRFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldjSHRKRFBnaEtuSllvTXJpZmVDVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called for an emergency pumping and they showed up with in an hour I had the lid dug up and ready for them they were friendly and effic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwc1pFWlBjMlJOZWxoT1gySnBhRTR4YjJ4V1dVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpsZEZPc2RNelhOX2JpaE4xb2xWWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you for the service of cleaning our septic tank in Dennis.Colin, your service technician, was both courteous and informative. He ha…”
- The read rests on seventeen weighted reviews from 2024 to 2026, nearly all five stars and many naming individual technicians, plus four April 2026 Nextdoor recommendations from four different Lower Cape towns. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm) — “Nextdoor (Brewster, MA) — Shore Things in Harwich, great company”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shore%20Things%20Environmental%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJaTUPkpk_-4kRe7OG5BLvhcM) — “Google: 4.8★ from 19 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSb1RsSjZWbFZWUjNWNlVtWnFPV2hYUlRnelJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRoTlJ6VlVVR3V6UmZqOWhXRTgzRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Shore Things is awesome. I highly recommend their services.  They responded to our email with a phone call and dispatched someone quickly…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwc1pFWlBjMlJOZWxoT1gySnBhRTR4YjJ4V1dVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpsZEZPc2RNelhOX2JpaE4xb2xWWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you for the service of cleaning our septic tank in Dennis.Colin, your service technician, was both courteous and informative. He ha…”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [eastham-ma.gov](https://eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08282025-4197) — “eastham-ma.gov — Tim Delude from Shore Things Environmental, LLC presented plans on behalf of homeowners,”
  - [tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us](https://tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us/BoardsCommittees/BoardofHealth/Minutes/2025/05272025_Minutes.pdf) — “tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us — 1. Septic Installer Approval: A. Tim Delude, Septic Installer- representing Shore Things Environmental, LLC, …”
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Shore Things Environmental, LLC (774.801.9005, shorethings.com) is a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer c…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Shore Things Environmental, LLC (774.801.9005, shorethings.com) is a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkalNIUktSRkJuYUV0dVNsbHZUWEpwWm1WRFZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldjSHRKRFBnaEtuSllvTXJpZmVDVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called for an emergency pumping and they showed up with in an hour I had the lid dug up and ready for them they were friendly and effic…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwc1pFWlBjMlJOZWxoT1gySnBhRTR4YjJ4V1dVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc385ef12e486b37b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpsZEZPc2RNelhOX2JpaE4xb2xWWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank you for the service of cleaning our septic tank in Dennis.Colin, your service technician, was both courteous and informative. He ha…”
- Also offers Home Inspection _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://shorethings.com) — “Shore Things Environmental, LLC (774.801.9005, shorethings.com) is a Harwich-based wastewater contractor handling Cape Cod municipal sewer c…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shore%20Things%20Environmental%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJaTUPkpk_-4kRe7OG5BLvhcM): 4.8★ from 20 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shore%20Things%20Environmental%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJaTUPkpk_-4kRe7OG5BLvhcM): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://shorethings.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://www.capecodchamber.org/listing/shore-things-environmental/18296/): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://shorethings.com/orleanssewer/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08282025-4197): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Shore Things.” — nextdoor.com (2026-04-06) — https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm
- “(774) 801-9005 Shore Things” — nextdoor.com (2026-04-05) — https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm
- “I recently called with a service/maintenance request and the company responded immediately.” — nextdoor.com (2026-04-05) — https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm
- “Shore Things in Harwich, great company” — nextdoor.com (2026-04-05) — https://nextdoor.com/p/4hq3gCBpfqkm
- “- 1. Septic Installer Approval - Tim Delude, Septic Installer - Representing Shore Things Environmental, LLC, 136 Factor” — streaming85.townofbarnstable.us — https://streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/internetchannel/show/11743
- “Tim Delude from Shore Things Environmental, LLC presented plans on behalf of homeowners,” — eastham-ma.gov — https://eastham-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08282025-4197
- “1. Septic Installer Approval: A. Tim Delude, Septic Installer- representing Shore Things Environmental, LLC, 136 Factory” — tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us — https://tobweb.town.barnstable.ma.us/BoardsCommittees/BoardofHealth/Minutes/2025/05272025_Minutes.pdf

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Owen O'Rourke · 2026-08-19**: Very tuff job u dear deck, little digging Nob did a great job! Definitely recommend him!👍👍
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · idnw tgmno · 2026-08-18**: Prompt response, very professional
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Steve H · 2026-03-31**: No thanks. Employee all over FB getting political. Prefer to work with a vendor who is 🇺🇸 proud
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Scott Brierly · 2026-03-23**: I called for an emergency pumping and they showed up with in an hour I had the lid dug up and ready for them they were friendly and efficient pumped the tank and removed a clog in the main waste line I have scheduled for them to do the pumping every 2 years so we don't have this problem again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · sheldon ross · 2026-01-12**: Shore Things is awesome. I highly recommend their services.  They responded to our email with a phone call and dispatched someone quickly to address our septic/drain emergency.  They alerted us when they were on the way to our home and arrived as scheduled.  The repair work was done expertly and qui…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ben Wigren · 2025-12-10**: Shore Things is truly a five star company from beginning to end. My experience started with excellent communication from the office, including quick replies and clear, helpful information. They even took the time to look up when our septic system was last pumped, and scheduling could not have been e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stephen Kokernak · 2025-08-22**: Thank you for the service of cleaning our septic tank in Dennis.Colin, your service technician, was both courteous and informative. He had a map of our yard to locate the cover and measured exactly where it was.  He answered all the questions my wife and I asked. He left the yard with the slightest …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff Howard · 2025-07-15**: Shore Things Environmental was superb in timing, price and service. Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · randy trullo · 2025-06-25**: I would give 10 stars if I could. Best experience with a professional contractor ever!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · -- · 2025-06-18**: I cannot overstate how much I recommend working with Shore Things.

I reached out to David at Shore Things to inquire about the possible need for  new sewer system needed for my father's house.

As it turns out, I didn't need to upgrade anything, but David nonetheless helped get me sorted when other…

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