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Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic

Septic Systems, Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic Service is locally owned and operated by Andy Curtis for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our highly trained, friendly staff and the quality of our services. We currently have locations in Northboro, Sudbury and Stow.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Commercial/Residential Septic Installation and Pumping, Title 5 Inspections, Video Pipe Inspections, Drain Cleaning, Electronic Locating, Odor Leak Detection, Large and Small Excavations, Ground Thaw Services for winter work.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.952 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-52 of 52 reviews

Justin H.
09/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great responsiveness and service!
Description of Work: Septic pumping, 1500 gallon tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve S.
09/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Very quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Title 5 Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

mark M.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
It didn't really need it.
Description of Work: pumped septic tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard B.
04/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Service performed as needed
Description of Work: Inspect septic system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon D.
08/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Title V inspection & distribution box replacement. On time, very neat. Helpful& knowledgeable repairmen & office staff.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark S.
08/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Called Northboro Septic to look at out failed septic pumps, they pointed us in the right direction referring Chad from Empire electrical to look at failed pumps. Northboro Septic pumped clean the spetic tank the next day by fitting me in and Chad replaced both motors. Reasonably priced for this type of work and fixed within 24 hrs. If you have a septic ejection pump on your property these are your guys to call. Place this info on your control panel to reference when needed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rhoda S.
06/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Nothing yet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22

Suzanne H.
04/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Northboro Septic fixed a longstanding problem the 4 other companies did not detect. They were smart, thoughtful and got the job done!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John S.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned / pumped septic tank. Responsive, courteous & professional. |Will use again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$315

Jonathan G.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
very well
Description of Work: septic system inspection / title 5

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Joe W.
12/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Pump out septic

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Holly .
10/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Routine septic pump | |Having only owned our home for less than two years, this was our first septic service. Bob, was friendly, professional and answered all of our questions regarding things like bleach usage, frequency of pumping, etc. Will definitely hire again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Jason A.
07/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Everything went great. I've called Northboro twice (I actually called Curtis Septic, but I think they're the same company). Every time, the person who answered the phone was professional and took time to explain how everything works. The actual pumping was uneventful but the gentleman who came out took time to explain things and teach me about septic systems. Thanks! Will use again.
Description of Work: Pumped our tank and inspected

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$330

Mini R.
07/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They were very prompt and professional. The gentleman arrived on time and carried out the work efficiently and neatly.
Description of Work: Pumped and emptied the septic tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$465

Raffaella G.
06/2013
2.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
It did not go as expected. It took months to have all the documents ready and I was left in limbo the entire time. I had to call to ask when they were schedule to come. one week before the appointment they call to cancel. They came the following week and still days or hours before the work there was no sound of them. Noone called that morning I had to call to see if they were still coming. The tank was installed with a filter that needed maintenance every 6 months. When the inspector came to inspect the work he asked me why I had the company install the filter since it was not needed and caused more maintenance than anything else. I told him I wasnt aware of the option not to have the filter and I told him that Kenny informed me that the filter only needed to be clean every 2 years. The inspector then points to me that the plastic cover of the tank (a green plastic top that supposed to remain uncovered a few feet from my front door!) had written on it that the filter needed maintenance every 6 months and not 2 years! I called the company to remove the filter which of course they did not want to remove because I would have not needed their maintenance anymore........ They came without telling me and covered the entire tank with dirt. Then I find out that they never informed the inspector of their work that needed to be inspected again after the removal of the filter. The inpsector had to call them and ask to came back and dig again to "show" him that the filter had been removed... At the end I received the OK from the inspector. The company did not act professionally from the beginning.
Description of Work: The old 1000 gallon tank was removed and replaced with a 1500 one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$6,450

Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
We guarantee that all workmanship has been done professionally and according to industry standards, as well as state and local regulations. We offer a 100% guarantee for the life of your system to repair any problems, such as pipe separation or settling, distribution box or tank settling or leaking due to improper installation, or any other malfunction that is due to our workmanship. The warranty can be transferred from one property owner to another. No other company we know of will do this. Everyone is encouraged to see a list of over 100 referrals with contact information on our website NorthboroSeptic.com . We supply multiple pages of current referrals in the geographic area for a proposal of work to be done at a property. As a company, Northboro Septic service, Inc. has performed over 20,000 Title V inspections, over 125,000 service/troubleshoot calls and has installed several thousand septic systems. We have built our business one satisfied customer at a time, since 1982. We make sure customers can reach one of our office staff by phone 24/7, 365 days per year. If you are a customer or potential customer of Northboro Septic Service, Inc. you will get service when you need it. If you have a problem, simply call and it will be addressed immediately, by one of our 16 employees. Unfortunately, this customer did not call us to vent her frustration around the tank replacement, before she wrote a negative Angie’s list review. I have personally had several phone conversations with her, since I was informed someone wrote a negative review about the company. One of my jobs as general manager is to insure customer satisfaction. I discovered this is her first home with a septic system. The process of dealing with the town rules and Board of Health regulations, permits and approval lead time, was not what she expected. I learned from our conversation that she did not understand, we can not schedule a job until all the documents are ready. It must be done legally first, then schedule the inspection with the Board of Health. We are licensed in 76 towns and understand the process from start to finish. This homeowner just moving out to the suburbs to private septic was unaware of the process. We had Kenny our OSHA trained field super do the work. He is a top installer in the field on residential, large commercial, A.T.U.systems, as well as a Treatment Plant Operator. We did call to cancel, because Kenny had to attend his Grandmothers funeral services. We also rescheduled less than a week later, (not mentioned in the negative review) when he promptly showed up and did the work. I also followed up with Ira, the inspector from Nashoba Board of Health, to clear up the matter of the filter. He had told the homeowner that “it was not needed”. In fact, that is still true in Groton, Ma. What he did not tell her was that the filter was there to protect the most expensive part of the septic system, the leach field. When the leach field fails you have to replace the whole system! A filter helps keep the grease, fats and suspended solids from getting out of the tank from entering the leach field. You want them to stay in the tank and/or filter and get pumped out during your routine scheduled maintenance. Northboro Septic Service, Inc. cleans the filter at no extra charge, each time we pump out a customer’s tank. These baffle filters have become mandatory now in many towns in Massachusetts for preventive maintenance. Some towns have not caught up to the industry standards, therefore many systems fail premature to average life expectancy of a septic system. We installed a Tuf-Tite EF-6 Effluent filter; it will clean up to 1,500 gallons per day. The industry standard for residential systems requires less than a filter only 1/3 this efficient. Feel free to do your own research on the taking your filter out of your septic system vs. replacing it with an even bigger more efficient one, such as the Tuf-Tite EF-6 with a built in gas baffle we installed. I look at it like, someone have a mechanic get rid of the oil filter on you car or truck engine. The truth is a septic system failure costs a lot more to replace than you cars engine! I asked the inspector, if he would call the customer and explain the “rest of the story”, the great benefit of a filter and how it saves you huge money from premature failure. He agreed with me on the positive benefits from a filter, but refused to call the customer back. He did agree to talk to her about it, if she called him back. I let her know to call him to confirm, that in fact there are important benefits to a filter, even though Groton, Ma. does not require one yet. Northboro Septic Service, Inc. has grown to be the largest installer of septic systems in Massachusetts by our reputation for the quality of our services being and being very competitively priced. We are a family owned business, with offices in Northboro, Stow and Sudbury. Please call any of our references on our website or ask your local Board of Health, if you would like to learn more about our company. Thank you, Larry Stone General Manager Northboro Septic Service Tel. (508) 393-7234 NorthboroSeptic.com

Linda L.
12/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We had a septic backup at our house, so we needed to replace the blocked waste pipe that went from our house to our septic tank. I obtained quotes for this service from 3 companies, and I felt Northboro Septic was the most professional and best value. None of the other companies explained to me that this type of work should be inspected by the town's Board of Health. They scheduled the town inspection and came to do the installation 2 hours earlier so that the ground would be open for the inspection. I felt the owner understood the issues I was facing and accommodated my needs. He scheduled the work within a week which I felt was as quick as I could hope for. The other quotes I received for this work were $3600 and $1800, so I felt I got great value at $830. The workers came when the time was scheduled, did the work, showed it to me while it was open and then closed it up. I'd definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Northboro Septic excavated and removed our existing cast iron waste pipe which led to our septic tank. They installed a new PVC waste pipe and attached it to the house with a rubber boot and attached it to our septic tank. They also installed a clean-out pipe outside, attached to this new waste pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$830

Hugh M.
12/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They did a great job and we haven't had any issues at all. They were very efficient and got in and out once all the permits and testing was taken care of and approved - They were done with done the system itself in 3 days.
Description of Work: May through July 2012. Septic system replacement - everything replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DAVID N.
11/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
This is a great company to deal with. The office staff was efficient, polite and professional. The technician was right on time and they even provided their own grass seed to reseed the access point to the tank. What more could you ask for?
Description of Work: Routine septic tank maintenance: digging to gain access to the tank lid and tank pumping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Michael F.
08/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They did the job well. Pricing was reasonable. Overall, their service is excellent.
Description of Work: I used Northboro Septic Service Inc for pumping out our septic system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Kathleen C.
05/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
As Above, I could not have been more pleased . This was an expensive undertaking and something about which I knew very little. It went off without a hitch, and everyone from Northboro Septic was wonderful.
Description of Work: Andy Curtis came to my home to give an estimate. He spent 30 minutes looking over the property, answering my questions and explaining the process of replacing my septic system. His estimate was the lowest price of the three I had done. On the appointed day, Scott and Kevin arrived on time. The replacement of my septic system was done efficiently and prorfessionately. Throughout the process, my concerns and questions were answered politely, patiently and completely. They were even good enough to move some flowereing shrubs to a different location so as not to destroy them.Grading and seeding were slightly delayed because of weather, but when done I was left with a nicely finished job. The office is easy to reach and they kept me informed whenever scheduling changes were needed and followed through when the job was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

CAROL L.
11/2011
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The title V inspection was easy and quick. Kenny was very professional and friendly and everything was performed to our satisfaction and we received all of our paperwork quickly. They were able to schedule our repairs quickly as well but the board of health permit approval took longer so we had to reschedule. Once approved, repair work again was completed professionally and earlier than expected. Would not hesitate to use them again. Enjoyed contact with every employee with whom I spoke.
Description of Work: Called Northboro for a title V inspection along with pumping. They were able to give us a better price than Wind River and were able to schedule us quickly. As a follow up, there were some repairs that they recommended. The returned ~1.5 months later (delay caused only by the board of health permits) to complete the repair work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Peter F.
07/2011
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
It went very well overall. The company provided a window of time when they expected to arrive and provided a more specific time frame on the day of the appointment; (and they arrived on time, by the way.) The service call was smooth and uneventful. I was particularly impressed that the company did not try to up-sell me additional services that I didn't need. (In fact, they told me that I didn't need the services that the prior company had tried to sell me.) Finally, the company followed up after the service call to make sure everything had gone well. A very good experience overall.
Description of Work: Regular septic maintenance (pumping).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Patricia R.
03/2011
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
I have used Northboro Septic Service for 20+ years and never been disappointed with their quality of work. I have nothing but good things to say about Andy and everyone that works with him. Regardless of price, I wouldn't think of calling anyone else for my septic service.
Description of Work: Pumped and checked septic system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Donna L.
10/2009
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
This is the third time we used them. They were very professional. They answered my questions satisfactorily. They came in when they said they would come. They finished the work within 30 minutes. They cleaned up after themselves. It cost me $205 to pump and dispose it. It cost $25 to dig up the place where the tank was. When they covered it up again they saved all the grass and put it in a neat turf file. It looks so neat we can’t tell where they dug up. I have had no experience with the price so I can’t gauge them on that issue.
Description of Work: Northboro Septic Service Inc pumped our system on Tuesday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

Bruce D.
04/2008
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
I have used this company for several years and found them to be extremely helpful and courteous. I had a few issues with the state of my system and they were quite helpful in diagnosing the problem and providing alternatives to mitigate.
Description of Work: Septic system/tank clean out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
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Contact information

124 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532

http://www.northboroseptic.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Septic Systems,
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Excavating,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation

FAQ

Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic offers free project estimates.
No, Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic offers emergency services.
Yes, Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic offers warranties.
Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic offers the following services: Commercial/Residential Septic Installation and Pumping, Title 5 Inspections, Video Pipe Inspections, Drain Cleaning, Electronic Locating, Odor Leak Detection, Large and Small Excavations, Ground Thaw Services for winter work.
Ask for details.

Contact information

124 Main St, Northborough, MA 01532

http://www.northboroseptic.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day