# Waters Robert Septic Service

**Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Address:** 166 Pine Needle Rd, South Wellfleet, MA 02663 · **Phone:** (508) 349-6467 · **Website:** http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.2/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Robert Waters Septic Service is a one-man outfit working out of South Wellfleet on the septic and dirt-work jobs a lot of Outer Cape homes eventually need — pumping, inspections, full installations, plus the excavation that goes with a construction project (site clearing, trenching, retaining walls, driveways). The company says it has been at it since 1983, with Robert Waters running the business himself the whole way.

Five Google reviews from 2018 through 2020, every one five stars, give the fullest picture of how jobs actually go. In a 2020 review, a customer described Waters following up after the job with a status update on their septic system; three 2018 reviews point to the same things — showing up fast, explaining the work, being easy to deal with — and one calls the pricing reasonable. It's a small sample, and an old one, but the pattern holds across all five: fast, no-drama service straight from the owner.

Before calling, ask about the septic inspector license directly. Waters' site cites a number (#513099) and licensing through the state's energy and environmental office, but that credential is self-reported here and hasn't been checked against the state registry, so it's worth confirming before signing on.

For a straightforward pump-out, inspection, or smaller excavation job anywhere on the Lower Cape — Wellfleet, Truro, Orleans, Eastham, Brewster, Yarmouth — this looks like an owner-operator setup where the person who answers the phone is the person doing the work. Don't expect a large crew for a bigger construction excavation.

**Strengths:**
- Four decades on Cape — self-reported operating since 1983
- Consistent five-star reviews — reviewers cite quick response and reliability

**Concerns:**
- License not verified — septic inspector number is self-reported only
- Reviews run 2018-2020 — no Google reviews in the last five years

## Claims & citations

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

- Family-run septic and excavation contractor serving the Lower/Outer Cape since 1983 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Family-run septic and excavation contractor serving the Lower/Outer Cape since 1983, providing septic pumping, inspections and installations…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Serving Outer Cape homeowners since 1983, with more than 30 years of experience.”
- Owner-operated by Robert Waters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Robert Waters.”
- States its service area as Wellfleet, Truro, Orleans, Eastham, Brewster and Yarmouth _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Wellfleet, Truro, Orleans, Eastham, Brewster, Yarmouth”
- Google reviews from 2018-2020 repeatedly praise quick response, professionalism and reliability _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16779796723786880959&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Bob waters was recommended to me many years ago and for good reason. I trust his experience and service.  After completing the work he fo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16779796723786880959&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ My husband and I were very pleased with the professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of Bob. He was very efficient and we are extreme…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16779796723786880959&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ They got back to me right away and did a wonderful job! Very professional, responsive and reliable! I highly recommend working with this …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16779796723786880959&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Quick response with excellent service! Reliable and reasonable pricing. I have recommended Bob to all of my friends.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16779796723786880959&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “5★ Great Guy! The best to work with!”
- Cites a Septic Inspector License (#513099) and MA energy/environmental affairs licensing that are self-reported and not verified against the state registry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Septic Inspector License: #513099”
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Energy and Enviro…”
- 5-star average from 6 Google ratings _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waters%20Robert%20Septic%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJ4_ghNNxm-4kRv5eUlDfQ3eg) — “Google: 5★ from 6 ratings”
- Septic pumping, inspections and installations plus general excavation and site work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Family-run septic and excavation contractor serving the Lower/Outer Cape since 1983, providing septic pumping, inspections and installations…”
- Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Family-run septic and excavation contractor serving the Lower/Outer Cape since 1983, providing septic pumping, inspections and installations…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Serving Outer Cape homeowners since 1983, with more than 30 years of experience.”

## 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=Waters%20Robert%20Septic%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJ4_ghNNxm-4kRv5eUlDfQ3eg): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waters%20Robert%20Septic%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJ4_ghNNxm-4kRv5eUlDfQ3eg): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/robert-waters-septic-service-wellfleet-2): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.robertwaterssepticservice.com): 43 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](http://robertwaterssepticservice.com/excavation.php): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff · 2020-10-13**: Bob waters was recommended to me many years ago and for good reason. I trust his experience and service.  After completing the work he followed up and provided valuable information on the status of my septic system.  I will recommend his services to all of my neighbors!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Rosati · 2018-08-13**: My husband and I were very pleased with the professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of Bob. He was very efficient and we are extremely satisfied with the service we received.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alexis MacArthur · 2018-02-08**: Quick response with excellent service! Reliable and reasonable pricing. I have recommended Bob to all of my friends.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karisa Rogers-Mounce · 2018-02-08**: Great Guy! The best to work with!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chelsea Micks · 2018-02-08**: They got back to me right away and did a wonderful job! Very professional, responsive and reliable! I highly recommend working with this company!

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