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.
Very smooth and professional. Pumped the tank and performed a basic inspection as part of the service. Answered my one question easily too.
Description of Work: Regular septic pumping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Gretchen B.
04/2018
5.0
excavators, septic tank
+ 0 more
Everything went smoothly. They were able to find the outlet for the sump pump to ensure it wasn’t damaged. Yard looks great.
Description of Work: Crush and backfill an old unused septic tank in the backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thanya R.
12/2017
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Northboro Septic Service exceeded the wildest expectations one would have of "your average contractor", I felt like I owed them a review. They showed up on time, completed the job on time, every single person who worked on site was; professional, polite, and really really cared. They had less than a $1000 variation of the quoted price (I was forewarned it was a possibility), stayed on top of closing out the permits, worked really well with the town and the engineering firm and to top it all off, was about $20,000 cheaper than the closest other bid. My property had protected wetland and a lot of mature trees in the area where the leaching field should be, so there was extra work to be done such as siltation barriers and cutting down and removing a lot of trees. There were also a lot of boulders and rocks underground. Once the job was done, they beautifully landscaped with the boulders as I asked, hand picked the remaining rocks (and beautifully repaired my stone fence with them!!!), nicely graded and seeded a lawn as per the contract. Six months later, they came to remove the siltation barriers and another eight months later, immediately responded to a distress call I made because my septic alarm went off. So there... that is my experience with Northboro Septic Service!
Description of Work: I needed to replace a tight tank septic system with a brand new soil absorption system in a wooded area of my property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Andrew B.
09/2017
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Extremely happy. They are professional, responsive, answer phones, return calls, provide estimates, etc. They were able to accommodate fast schedules and the work was done on time and on budget. They did everything they said they would do and the work looks great. Big enough to get the job done and small enough to care about each customer. In addition, the owner of the company is available when needed.
Description of Work: I used Curtis Septic for two Title V inspections and then a partial system replacement for a house I was selling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shirley T.
07/2017
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
A detailed inspection by a qualified technician with full explanation with pump out were provided. Knowledgeable experienced technician performed the job in a professionally manner.
Description of Work: A full Septic tank pump out was requested.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert T.
11/2016
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Very well. First time using them and they found the tank quickly. Performed the pumping efficiently and replaced the grass neatly. Spoke to the service person afterward and he gave me a good description of the condition of the tank and the solids level.
Description of Work: Septic tank routine cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
Barbara D.
11/2016
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
They're very professional and friendly. It was a pleasure dealing with them.
Description of Work: They looked at the whole septic system for a Title 5 application. They also installed something on our distribution box.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Melissa J.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, sewer cleaning
+ 1 more
It started off very well with the first team sent out to do the title five. They called as expected and were very kind and professional. The gentleman that pumped the septic was great. The second team that came to do needed work to pass our title five was less than stellar and left us with a mess. We made ONE phone call to the office and Teresa said a supervisor Kenny would call me and within MINUTES Kenny called and assured me all would me taken care of. A work day later a very nice gentleman came out as promised and took care of everything. Teresa then called to follow up on the job. We are completely pleased with not only the job but the way it was handled.
Description of Work: Septic cleaning and title 5 service Also had repairs done as needed to obtain passed title 5 status as well
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,950
Lynne C.
08/2016
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Great. This is an exceptional company. They were meticulous at diagnosing the problem, making arrangements with all the necessary people and delivering as promised. They even told us about funding that we might be eligible for and worked with us to get all the necessary information to the appropriate parties. If there was a question during the installation process, they would stop what they were doing to ensure that our questions were answered satisfactorily. The included shutting down equipment so we could hear the conversations! We never felt like we were interfering or bothering anyone. Each and every person we dealt with was highly professional. Our system was repaired in November and we were given the option of having the lawn repaired immediately or waiting until spring. We chose to wait until the spring. They arrived as soon as a lawn could be installed in the spring (after the threat of freezing had passed and installed a beautiful lawn. We highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Septic repair, my leaching field failed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Clark W.
04/2016
1.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
I was pleased with courteous and professional service during initial Title V inspection. Price was competitive, and they did a great job cleaning up the site-- tarp beneath dirt piles, careful replacement of sod. We decided to have them also perform a repair on the system. Their second team was courteous and nice, but I discovered a mess when I looked at the site. Grass sod had been buried at the bottom of the hole, with large rocks and the pieces of the old system (YUCK!) on the TOP of the site. Machine tracks everywhere. No tarp had been put down this time, so there was dirt everywhere, killing existing grass. When I called them about the mess, they seemed to not understand why I would want things smoothed out and sod replaced. They reluctantly offered to send their landscaper back, but by then I didn't trust the situation to someone who didn't seem to care. We needed to show house for sale soon! So they are capable of good work, and all very nice, but are extremely inconsistent with how they'll leave the site-- and what's work, appear to be clueless about what that means to a property owner.
Description of Work: Title V inspection and repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,500
Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
Hello [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to write this review, good or bad we appreciate our clients feedback. I have looked into your case and it does appear that the site was not left in as great of a condition as it was at the time of the inspection, the main reason for this is that the digging portion of the inspection was done with hand shovels, where as the installation of your distribution box had to be done with a mini excavator in order to excavate the area around the old box and replace it with a new one. This machine will certainly leave tracks on your lawn and definitely have an effect on your sod. This exact situation is referenced in the contract you signed weeks prior to the service, where we state we are not responsible for landscaping. I apologize if this wasn't explained to you properly. The pieces of the "old system" left behind that you are referencing are actually pieces of your old deteriorated distribution box that fell apart as it was removed - this is typical of decayed pre-cast components in any application, not just septic systems. If they are substantially large they should not have been left on top of the site, instead buried in the ground; sometimes the pre-cast is reduced to the size of pebbles and this would be difficult to remove by hand. Either way we apologize for this nuisance. We do understand why you would want the site to be smoothed out and the sod replaced but unfortunately that was not part of the contract you signed, rather it specifically points that out in order to alarm you of what the landscaping situation will be like once we leave the site. This makes it difficult for us to allocate time and resources for the additional service that you requested that was not originally included in your contract, which is why you felt we were reluctant to return to the site. Even so, both our records and yours indicate that we did offer to pull our landscaper off a full septic system installation site and send him to your property in order to make things right, which you denied. Lastly, we do care. We do know what it is like being a homeowner, especially one with a sale of a home on the line. This is all evident by the reviews below yours, the volume of title 5 inspections we do yearly, and simply by the fact that we offered to send out a member of our team to clean up the site when we could just have stuck by the contract. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
Luis C.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
+ 0 more
Curtis Septic Services were very professional. I called in the morning to schedule an appointment and they came out the same day in the afternoon. They called ahead 30 minutes to let me know where they were at and that they were on their way. Bob the technician was very friendly and explained the whole process. He found the cap of my septic tank easily as they were not marked in the first place. The whole operation was very fast and they cleaned up very well. Very happy with the service. Will use again.
Description of Work: Pump septic tank
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
George M.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, sewer cleaning
+ 1 more
I have lived in the town of Sudbury since 1981. The town does does not have town sewerage and everyone is on their own septic system. Recently I started having some issues with my system and because it was so old it needed to be totally replaced. Over the years I have done business with a lot oh the local companies who pump out and repair these systems. I contacted Curtis/Nortboro septic and from day one they have been the most professional and customer service orientated contractor I have dealt with regarding septic issues. The owner, Andy Curtis, has a great staff who cares about you and they have been with him for many years. Andy himself came to my home right away when I called and sat with me to help me through what could have been a stressful process. I highly recommend Andy and his staff for any septic problems from a yearly pump out to minor and major repairs. Curtis/ Nortboro Septic turned what could have been a stressful repair into a pleasant experience, Again I say you MUST try them!
Description of Work: installed a whole new septic system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Thomas O.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
+ 0 more
Exceeded my expectations. This is a very professional firm, which is not, IMO, not what you often find in the Septic business. They answered all my technical questions before installing the box, which had corroded and deteriorated. They delivered on what they promised. They used a lightweight BobCat backhoe which left no footprint on my lawn which I greatly appreciated and they did a great job cleaning up. You would not know they were there. They were clearly very knowledgeable about state septic regulations. Their communications were always excellent. I could not be happier. I would recommend them without any reservations.
Description of Work: Replaced a deteriorating Distribution Box
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Martha P.
01/2016
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Excellent. Well worth the price. The technician cleaned BOTH flues and left no mess behind.
Description of Work: Cleaned 2 flues and patched around the oil furnace vent that flows into the chimney.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
Hello [Member Name Removed], While we do appreciate the review this is not a service we provided for you, we do not want to mislead our potential customers as we do not service any flues, furnaces, etc. We did however pump out the septic tank at your property on October 23, 2015. We appreciate your business very much and look forward to your next service.
Larry B.
12/2015
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
I called owner Andy Curtis to ask about designing a plan to care for our septic tank while my wife is undergoing chemo therapy treatment. Andy was patient and thoroughly explained the risk to the system as a result of the influence of the introduction of the chemo and the destruction of the bacteria as a result. He arrived shortly after my call and began a prescribed care plan. Andy has cared for our system for years, was extremely knowledgable about the associated risks of our current situation, personable in his approach, and immediately responsive. We are fortunate to have him provide his services to us. We trust him completely and know he will handle us with professional care. You can not get a more informed septic service care provider or one that you can trust
Description of Work: Provided comprehensive plan for septic system care while it it under unusual demand.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paula K.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
+ 0 more
Dean contacted the electrician for us and went above and beyond to help us make it through the next four days until the electrician could come out. Dean accessed the tank, pumped the system, and replaced the turf so you never would know he was there. Great job! Inspite of having an afternoon appointment with us the electrician showed up in the morning while we were at work and I had to make arrangements for him to access the basement. Electrical repairs were made($600) without pumping the 2nd tank: I would have preferred to have the tank pumped in order to assess all the electrical parts( ie. switches, junction box) while the tank was open especially since I had to bury the tank again.
Description of Work: Dean from Northboro Septic pumped out our septic tank as scheduled and identified an electrical issue with the septic pump causing it not to function.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$295
Michael T.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
+ 0 more
Great co, good people, highly recommend.
Description of Work: Septic service maintenance over the years, several title V's.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
John K.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
+ 0 more
We've all experienced disappointments with service providers at one time or another. However in the case of Northboro Septic Service, our expectations were exceeded. They called before arriving, indicating they could come earlier than scheduled and got to our home 15 minutes later. That was a real plus as it freed up a good part of the day for us. The men that performed the work were courteous, professional and exceptionally neat. They kept me informed of what they were doing, what they found, and improved my understanding of the construct and location of our septic system components. Upon completion of their work, they cleaned everything up, and one wouldn't know they had even been here. We just could not have asked for a better experience.
Description of Work: Title 5 Inspection, including pumping out the septic tank.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$820
Pam H.
05/2015
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Professional. on-time. pro-active. excellent communication 30 years of contractors allow me to say that I have never seen a more efficient organization that did everything right at every turn. I know it sounds too good but they really were that good. And the price beat others by a huge amount.
Description of Work: Replaced complicated septic system with water authorities and conservation authorities involved.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Thomas G.
01/2015
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Kenny and his crew were extremely professional and helpful! They patiently answered all my questions, gave me accurate information, and provided an estimate for repair on the spot. Especially after having a bad experience with another local company, the excellent work by Northboro Septic was very much appreciated. They are our septic company for life!
Description of Work: We needed to diagnose a problem we were having with water pooling in the yard near the septic main line.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Abdullatif Z.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Great company to deal with. The technician, Dean, called ahead of time to let me know time estimate. He arrived in time and was extremely helpful and professional. He was very patient and answers all my questions (1st home with a septic system). He did an excellent job and went above an beyond the job by helping me isolate and attempt to clear a block in one of the bathrooms. I would recommend using them for sure.
Description of Work: Routine Septic Tank Maintenance (Pumping)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
Thank you for taking the time to write the positive feedback. I will be certain to take note that Dean is doing an excellent job for our customers. Larry Stone General Manager Curtis Septic Service Northboro Septic Service
Steven T.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Arrived on time, performed the service quickly, and answered all our questions. No complaints.
Description of Work: Pumped out septic tank
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
Thank you for your written response for the service we preformed. We don't take your referral for granted and appreciate it. Larry Stone General Manager Curtis Septic Service Northboro Septic Service
MATTHEW B.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
Andy called back and left me a voicemail with a bunch of suggestions for people to contact for the town where I needed work. Was impressed that he took the time to give me several contacts, and at the end of the voicemail he left his number and invited me to call him back if I thought he could be of further help.
Description of Work: Called for an estimate but they didn't cover the town I was calling about.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Northboro Septic Service, Inc. dba Curtis Septic
We are the busiest installer of septic systems in Ma., but we never will be too busy to assist a customer to get the help they need, to get a septic system question answered or a septic system service preformed. The policy the CEO (Andy) of our company adopted is; finding out what your customer really needs, and supplying him with it, or if we can't furnish it ourselves, advising him to go elsewhere. Andy is the owner of both companies, he has been teaching Title 5 courses for over a quarter of century, performed over 5,000 Title 5 inspections, over 50,000 service/troubleshooting calls and has installed over 1,000 septic systems. Thank you for your nice review on the quality of service you received from our company.
Mini R.
06/2014
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
The day of the appointment the person arrived promptly and was great a finding where our tank was(as we had no clue). This was the first time we cleaned the tank since we bought the house. He was professional and completed the task efficiently and neatly within 45 minutes. Checked the tank as well. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: We had not cleaned our septic tank for al long time. We found them in Angie's list and decided to get our services from them based on great reviews. Other people I had called did not give a quote like them nor were they clear about the job. They were professional and very helpful explaining the steps in detail.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Alisa M.
10/2013
5.0
septic tank
+ -1 more
I called with a question about my septic tank. My husband and I just moved into a house with a septic system and have never used one before. They answered all my questions and were very informative. I will definitely be calling them again in the future when I need service!
Description of Work: Answered questions and provided information.
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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 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.