# Speakman Excavating LLC

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 235 Great Western Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660 · **Phone:** (508) 432-5565 · **Website:** https://www.speakmanexcavating.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 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.
86% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned excavation and septic contractor based at 235 Great Western Rd in South Dennis, working what its own site calls the Plymouth-to-Provincetown corridor. The advertised work is septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer tie-in engineering and installation, site work and demolition, with four licensed septic inspectors said to be on staff.

Septic and sewer work is what customers actually describe. A July 2026 reviewer had a tight tank installed behind a Plymouth beach cottage and credited Charli with guiding them through the process and negotiating an easement with a neighbour; a February 2026 reviewer said two other septic companies had refused a complicated install and that Charlotte and her team met every deadline needed to close a home sale through a snowy winter. A December 2025 reviewer used them for a septic inspection and repair quote and praised quick responses and a clear report.

The accounts are unusually specific about people and follow-through. A May 2025 reviewer described yard excavation and a hatchway installation where Miguel worked to their timeline and returned within two hours to re-fill and compact settled ground after heavy rain. In a 2023 review a homeowner said the company returned with excavating equipment to fix a problem on a septic system it had installed more than six years earlier.

Outside the review platforms the name shows up in municipal work: a Bourne town engineer, quoted by capenews.net in August 2026, said the Dennis-based contractor did "a lot of work in a very short amount of time"; the Nantucket Land Bank's $784,250 Easton Street rain-garden project was built by the company as sole bidder; and the Marshfield Housing Authority took its bid as lowest of nine for a sewer extension and later certified substantial completion on a state septic replacement project.

Two things to raise before booking. A 2022 Google reviewer wrote that a bulkhead was installed wrong, that the company would not fix it and that they expected to sue in small claims court — the only negative on file, and it stands unanswered here. And the licensing picture is untidy: BuildZoom lists a Home Improvement Contractor licence plus eight others, but the records it shows are one Newton general-contractor licence marked active-but-unverified with a December 2022 expiry and five inactive or cancelled entries, and its owner field names William Buchanan rather than the Speakmans. Ask directly for current HIC and Title V inspector credentials, in writing, and for the licence numbers that cover your specific job.

**Strengths:**
- Complex septic installs — took on jobs two other companies refused
- Deadline discipline — reviewers cite closings and permits met on time
- Coming back — crew returned in hours to re-compact settled fill
- Long-tail service — returned to a septic system installed six years earlier
- Municipal track record — Bourne, Marshfield and Nantucket public projects completed

**Concerns:**
- Bulkhead dispute — 2022 reviewer alleged faulty install and no fix
- Licence picture — directory shows expired and cancelled records, none registry-verified here
- Owner naming — BuildZoom lists a different owner than the family-owned site

**Where sources disagree:**
- BuildZoom's licence bundle does not resolve into a current credential: one Newton general-contractor licence shown as active but 'License Not Verified' with a December 2022 expiry, plus five records it marks inactive or cancelled — directory licence data of this shape is not a credential and nothing here is registry-verified.
- BuildZoom's owner field reads 'Owned by: William Buchanan' while its own employees block also names Dan Speakman, Michael Speakman and Dan A Speakman Construction, and the company's site describes a family-owned business; the ownership picture is inconsistent across sources.
- BuildZoom's 'BZ SCORE: 105 (top 8% of 139,240 Massachusetts contractors)' is derived from building permits, not from customers, and must not be read as a satisfaction rating; the same profile publishes no reviews at all.
- The single negative review (2022, bulkhead) predates every other account on file, and the six positives that follow it run from 2023 to July 2026 — the divergence is chronological, and neither side is answered by the other.

## Claims & citations

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

- The company describes itself as a family-owned and operated excavation business in Dennis serving from Plymouth to Provincetown, with four licensed septic inspectors on staff. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned Dennis, MA excavation contractor offering septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer ti…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Self-described family-owned and operated business, with four licensed septic inspectors said to be on staff.”
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Dennis, Plymouth, Provincetown”
- In a July 2026 review a Plymouth homeowner described a tight tank installed behind their beach cottage, with the company coordinating an easement with a neighbour and guiding a first-time customer through each step. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSalVrbGlUbUl5UkRGVmNsaHpURmRxVkhsbGVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRjUkliTmIyRDFVclhzTFdqVHllemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman did an excellent job installing a tight tank behind my beach cottage in Plymouth. I worked with Charli, who made the whole proce…”
- A February 2026 reviewer said two previous septic companies were unwilling or unable to take on a complicated septic install, and that Speakman met every deadline needed to complete the sale of the home despite winter snow. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnelEybG1aR1ZSTVdwb1YwTkRZV3gwUVZCM1VYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjgzQ2lmZGVRMWpoV0NDYWx0QVB3UXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 …”
- A December 2025 reviewer used the company for a septic inspection and potential repair and cited quick responses, clear clarification, prompt scheduling and a delivered report. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSGNVeHpaRXRZTkZKV1MydE1hWE5OUlVGQ2MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFHcUxzZEtYNFJWS2tMaXNNRUFCc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Charlotte and Miguel for a septic inspection and potential repair. Cannot stress how helpful they were, stellar service from …”
- A May 2025 reviewer described yard excavation and a hatchway installation completed to their timeline, with the crew returning within two hours to fill and compact ground that settled after heavy rain, and again days later for a second small settlement. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLX2RvcnJDdzlMaXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEK_dorrCw9LitwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Contracted with Speakman for yard excavation/flattening and a hatchway installation. Miguel handled the job from start to finish. Job was…”
- A 2023 reviewer said the company returned with excavating equipment to resolve an issue found on a septic system it had installed more than six years earlier. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwanY3bTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpjv7m7AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman installed our septic system over 6 years ago. We just recently had it pumped  and an issue was discovered. We informed Speakman,…”
- A 2023 reviewer called it the best experience they had had with any contractor on the Cape, naming Jan, Dan and Miguel and citing responsiveness, updates and commitments met. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCanFXXzFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBjqW_1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best experience I've had with all contractors I've ever dealt with here on the Cape.  5 Stars aren't enough to rate their service, at…”
- A 2022 Google reviewer wrote that a bulkhead was installed wrong, that the company would not fix it, and that they would have to sue in small claims court. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtbllpbnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-nYintAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Installed a bulkhead wrong and won't fix it; going to have to sue in small claims court.”
- A Bourne town engineer, quoted in August 2026 local news coverage, said that once the Dennis-based excavating contractor was hired they did a lot of work in a very short amount of time and were on site every day. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [capenews.net](https://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/town-engineer-updates-bourne-select-board-road-taking-betterment-stormwater-drainage-projects-addressed/article_f1de4c05-12cb-4789-a500-9f6cd01463ce.html) — “capenews.net — Once Speakman Excavating LLC, a Dennis-based excavating contractor, was hired, they did “a lot of work in a very short amount…”
- The company built the Nantucket Land Bank's $784,250 Easton Street rain-garden project, for which it was the sole bidder. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [nantucketcurrent.com](https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/land-bank-constructing-rain-garden-on-easton-street) — “nantucketcurrent.com — The $784,250 construction project is being completed by Speakman Excavating, LLC, which was the sole bidder for the w…”
  - [n-magazine.com](https://www.n-magazine.com/natures-filter-nantucket-rain-gardens) — “n-magazine.com — Then came a $784,250 construction project spearheaded by Speakman Excavating LLC.”
- The Marshfield Housing Authority recorded the company as the lowest responsible bidder of nine for a sewer extension project and later approved a Certificate of Substantial Completion on a state septic replacement project. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [marshfieldha.com](https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-6-24.pdf) — “marshfieldha.com — Nine (9) bids were received and Speakman Excavating, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder.”
  - [marshfieldha.com](https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MHA-Board-Minutes-2.4.25-Amended.pdf) — “marshfieldha.com — Certificate of Substantial Completion (CSC) for Speakman Excavating LLC for State Project #171095 – Septic Replacement 66…”
- BuildZoom states the company holds a Home Improvement Contractor licence and eight others, but the records it displays are a single Newton general-contractor licence marked active-but-unverified with a December 2022 expiry alongside five inactive or cancelled entries, and its owner field reads William Buchanan; none of this is registry-verified here. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: BuildZoom states the company holds a Home Improvement Contractor license and 8 other licenses per the Massachus…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc) — “BuildZoom profile for Speakman Excavating LLC at 235 Great Western Rd, South Dennis with the matching phone (508) 432-5565; it publishes NO …”
- Google publishes a 4.6-star average from 11 ratings with seven review bodies on file spanning 2022 to July 2026, six of them five-star and one one-star. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Speakman%20Excavating%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJv6rNQiI_-4kRLxoI67RPT3w) — “Google: 4.6★ from 11 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSalVrbGlUbUl5UkRGVmNsaHpURmRxVkhsbGVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRjUkliTmIyRDFVclhzTFdqVHllemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman did an excellent job installing a tight tank behind my beach cottage in Plymouth. I worked with Charli, who made the whole proce…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnelEybG1aR1ZSTVdwb1YwTkRZV3gwUVZCM1VYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjgzQ2lmZGVRMWpoV0NDYWx0QVB3UXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSGNVeHpaRXRZTkZKV1MydE1hWE5OUlVGQ2MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFHcUxzZEtYNFJWS2tMaXNNRUFCc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Charlotte and Miguel for a septic inspection and potential repair. Cannot stress how helpful they were, stellar service from …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLX2RvcnJDdzlMaXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEK_dorrCw9LitwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Contracted with Speakman for yard excavation/flattening and a hatchway installation. Miguel handled the job from start to finish. Job was…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwanY3bTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpjv7m7AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman installed our septic system over 6 years ago. We just recently had it pumped  and an issue was discovered. We informed Speakman,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCanFXXzFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDBjqW_1AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best experience I've had with all contractors I've ever dealt with here on the Cape.  5 Stars aren't enough to rate their service, at…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtbllpbnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-nYintAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Installed a bulkhead wrong and won't fix it; going to have to sue in small claims court.”
- Septic system installation, Title V inspection and sewer tie-in work are described first-hand across multiple reviews and municipal records. _(confidence: high)_
  - [marshfieldha.com](https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MHA-Board-Minutes-2.4.25-Amended.pdf) — “marshfieldha.com — Certificate of Substantial Completion (CSC) for Speakman Excavating LLC for State Project #171095 – Septic Replacement 66…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned Dennis, MA excavation contractor offering septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer ti…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSalVrbGlUbUl5UkRGVmNsaHpURmRxVkhsbGVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRjUkliTmIyRDFVclhzTFdqVHllemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman did an excellent job installing a tight tank behind my beach cottage in Plymouth. I worked with Charli, who made the whole proce…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnelEybG1aR1ZSTVdwb1YwTkRZV3gwUVZCM1VYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjgzQ2lmZGVRMWpoV0NDYWx0QVB3UXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ 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 …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GSGNVeHpaRXRZTkZKV1MydE1hWE5OUlVGQ2MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFHcUxzZEtYNFJWS2tMaXNNRUFCc3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked with Charlotte and Miguel for a septic inspection and potential repair. Cannot stress how helpful they were, stellar service from …”
- General site work including yard excavation, hatchway installation and demolition is described in reviews and listed on directory profiles. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned Dennis, MA excavation contractor offering septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer ti…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Demolition”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLX2RvcnJDdzlMaXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEK_dorrCw9LitwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Contracted with Speakman for yard excavation/flattening and a hatchway installation. Miguel handled the job from start to finish. Job was…”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [marshfieldha.com](https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MHA-Board-Minutes-2.4.25-Amended.pdf) — “marshfieldha.com — Certificate of Substantial Completion (CSC) for Speakman Excavating LLC for State Project #171095 – Septic Replacement 66…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com) — “Speakman Excavating LLC is a family-owned Dennis, MA excavation contractor offering septic pumping, Title V inspections, septic and sewer ti…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Demolition”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSalVrbGlUbUl5UkRGVmNsaHpURmRxVkhsbGVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRjUkliTmIyRDFVclhzTFdqVHllemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Speakman did an excellent job installing a tight tank behind my beach cottage in Plymouth. I worked with Charli, who made the whole proce…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLX2RvcnJDdzlMaXR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x7c4f4fb4eb081a2f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEK_dorrCw9LitwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Contracted with Speakman for yard excavation/flattening and a hatchway installation. Miguel handled the job from start to finish. Job was…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://madpl.mylicense.com/Verification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Speakman%20Excavating%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJv6rNQiI_-4kRLxoI67RPT3w): 4.6★ from 11 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Speakman%20Excavating%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJv6rNQiI_-4kRLxoI67RPT3w): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/speakman-excavating-south-dennis): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/town-engineer-updates-bourne-select-board-road-taking-betterment-stormwater-drainage-projects-addressed/article_f1de4c05-12cb-4789-a500-9f6cd01463ce.html): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://www.speakmanexcavating.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/speakman-excavating-llc): Listed on this source

## Mentions

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

- “Once Speakman Excavating LLC, a Dennis-based excavating contractor, was hired, they did “a lot of work in a very short amount of time. We were on site everyday,” Lydon said.” — capenews.net (2026-08-07) — https://www.capenews.net/bourne/news/town-engineer-updates-bourne-select-board-road-taking-betterment-stormwater-drainage-projects-addressed/article_f1de4c05-12cb-4789-a500-9f6cd01463ce.html
- “Im using Speakman Excavating they have availability next month. 508-432-5565” — u/Public-Committee-559 in r/CapeCod (2025-05-24) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/1kti2gg/sewer_hookup_contractors/mu13wr9/
- “Then came a $784,250 construction project spearheaded by Speakman Excavating LLC.” — n-magazine.com (2024-11-22) — https://www.n-magazine.com/natures-filter-nantucket-rain-gardens
- “The $784,250 construction project is being completed by Speakman Excavating, LLC, which was the sole bidder for the work.” — nantucketcurrent.com (2024-03-18) — https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/land-bank-constructing-rain-garden-on-easton-street
- “Certificate of Substantial Completion (CSC) for Speakman Excavating LLC for State Project #171095 – Septic Replacement 667-1” — marshfieldha.com — https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MHA-Board-Minutes-2.4.25-Amended.pdf
- “Nine (9) bids were received and Speakman Excavating, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder.” — marshfieldha.com — https://marshfieldha.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-6-24.pdf

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sharyn Clemente · 2026-07-13**: 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 ha…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Laura Strunk · 2026-02-12**: 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 w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Isabela De Lima · 2025-12-12**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bruce B · 2025-05-27**: 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 insta…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dennis Champagne · 2023-08-03**: 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.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jimbo · 2023-01-19**: The best experience I've had with all contractors I've ever dealt with here on the Cape.  5 Stars aren't enough to rate their service, attention to detail, work performed and timeliness.  They are a family with strong family values.  From the initial conversation with Jan, consultation with Dan and …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Lana Wright · 2022-11-10**: Installed a bulkhead wrong and won't fix it; going to have to sue in small claims court.

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