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Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned Dennis, MA excavation contractor offering septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer tie-in engineering and installation, site work, and demolition along the Plymouth-to-Provincetown corridor on Cape Cod; the company says it employs four licensed septic inspectors. The company has a strong track record of detailed customer praise spanning 2022 through 2026: reviewers repeatedly name specific staff (Charlotte, Miguel, and others) for guiding them through complex septic installs, meeting tight deadlines, and, in one case, taking on a complicated project two other septic companies had declined. The company also has a public-sector track record — local news reported it as the sole bidder on a $784,250 construction project in 2024, and Marshfield Housing Authority records show it as the lowest of nine bidders on a septic replacement project it went on to complete. One notable exception: in a 2022 review, a customer alleged the company installed a bulkhead incorrectly, refused to fix it, and said they would need to pursue the matter in small claims court. There's also a naming inconsistency worth flagging: BuildZoom's ownership field for this business names William Buchanan as owner, while the company's own website and its reviewers describe a Speakman family-owned operation (Dan and Michael Speakman); BuildZoom's licence bundle includes one it flags as unverified and several others shown inactive or cancelled. Overall, the strong majority of detailed, recent reviews and demonstrated public-sector project experience outweigh the single older complaint, though the ownership and licensing inconsistencies are worth confirming directly before hiring.
“Im using Speakman Excavating they have availability next month. 508-432-5565”
“Then came a $784,250 construction project spearheaded by Speakman Excavating LLC.”
“The $784,250 construction project is being completed by Speakman Excavating, LLC, which was the sole bidder for the work.”
“Certificate of Substantial Completion (CSC) for Speakman Excavating LLC for State Project #171095 – Septic Replacement 667-1”
“Nine (9) bids were received and Speakman Excavating, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder.”
Speakman did an excellent job installing a tight tank behind my beach cottage in Plymouth. I worked with Charli, who made the whole process easy — I didn’t know much going in, and she guided me through every step. The install required coordinating with my neighbor through an easement, and Charli handled that beautifully, communicating clearly with both of us throughout. A pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
Speakman Excavating goes above and beyond for their clients. I had two septic companies prior who were not willing or able to take on a complicated septic install. Charlotte and her team came in and saved the day. They met every deadline we needed in order to complete the sale of the home even with the snow we had this winter. I have zero reservations recommending them.
Worked with Charlotte and Miguel for a septic inspection and potential repair. Cannot stress how helpful they were, stellar service from start to finish. Quick responses and clarification when needed, scheduling the work and providing the report.
Contracted with Speakman for yard excavation/flattening and a hatchway installation. Miguel handled the job from start to finish. Job was done exactly as expected. Miguel worked with my timeline to insure I could have the exterior door at the bottom of the hatchway into our basement framed and installed within 24 hours of him installing the hatchway. Some settling of fill around the hatchway after some heavy rain two days later and Miguel was there within 2 hours to fill and compact. Another small amount of settling happened in front and he was there to fill and compact within two days (I texted him on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend and he arrived before 8:30AM in Tues to fill and compact. I do not hesitate to recommend doing business with Speakman Excavating based on my positive experience.
Speakman installed our septic system over 6 years ago. We just recently had it pumped and an issue was discovered. We informed Speakman, who them came to our site with excavating equipment and resolved the issue. Exceptional customer service.
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1 change recorded — last scanned Aug 20, 2026.
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Bulkhead replacement4.8
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