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S.W. Farrell & Sons (1979) Ltd.

Updated 2026-09-25 · 11,086 reviewed · 460 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(11) 69 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Excavation & Site ClearingDemolition ContractorResidential Demolition

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S.W. Farrell & Sons (1979) Ltd.
Location
Nepean, Nepean
Services
Excavation & Site Clearing, Demolition Contractor, Residential Demolition
Reviews
11
Ranking
#36 in Excavation & Site Clearing
Best for
homeowners needing water or sewer line work with careful landscape restoration.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-25). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-25.

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers report excellent communication, skilled excavation work, and careful site cleanup. One complaint from five years ago describes a missed sewer issue that should have been flagged during an earlier water pipe job, though the company completed that work cleanly and on time.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • strong communication and daily updates
  • professional and skilled team
  • landscape restoration after excavation
  • quick project turnaround
  • safe and clean jobsites
Watch-outs
  • missed sewer issue on prior water installation
  • poor email follow-up after complaint
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Best for: homeowners needing water or sewer line work with careful landscape restoration.
Think twice if: one reviewer noted they missed identifying a nearby sewer line that required excavation five years later; ask about full site survey before work starts.

Where this business shines

  • landscape restoration after digging
  • daily communication with homeowners
  • experienced water and sewer specialists

Worth knowing

  • Kurt leads the team
  • perform landscape restoration after excavation
  • handle geothermal water system work
  • daily progress updates standard practice
  • owner responsive to inquiry

What reviews say by service

Excavation & Site Clearing
deep trenching and site restoration praised; one case where sewer line oversight caused future cost to client.
Residential Demolition
no clear evidence of traditional demolition work in reviews; focus is excavation and utility work.
Demolition Contractor
reviews focus on excavation, water, and sewer; no evidence of general demolition contracting.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.62 average across the 133 excavation & site clearing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 75
Review volume 47
Review recency 74
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they restore the landscape after digging?
Yes. Reviewers report they reinstate landscaping fully after excavations, typically within one week.
Will they identify existing utilities before they dig?
Reviews do not explicitly confirm a full utility survey process, though one older complaint suggests a missed sewer line issue.

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Last updated 2026-09-25