The Best Septic Tank Services
We graded 66 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 26,152 Google reviews of 66 top-rated septic tank services nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Drain Mechanics Plumbing & SepticHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%78Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%92Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95
Jetter Clean Advanced Drain CleaningHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%89Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
EK Coggin PlumbingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.92
LEGACY PLUMBING & HEATINGHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orange CountyHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain CleaningHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
Barker and Sons Plumbing & RooterHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%58Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sewer cleaning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about sewer cleaning
Jetter Clean Advanced Drain Clean…On time, very knowledgeable, excellent communication, job done in a timely manner.
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLCWe had a sewer Line back up Busy Bee arrived promptly and with a smile, great service highly recommended. They fixed the cause and effect of the problem immediately
Drain Mechanics Plumbing & SepticRobert and Johnathan showed up on time and ready to get to work. Worked great together as a team and knocked out the job quickly, efficiently and very thorough. Answered any questions I had and explained what I should do as follow-up. Left the yard as clean as it was when they arrived with no damage to the lawn.…
Barker and Sons Plumbing & RooterJames Kelley was professional, thorough, answered all my questions and concerns about my drainage problems. He also was so honest in that he did not sell me a sump pump when I didn’t need one, even though he knew I was ready to buy. That shows a lot on integrity. Tuni
Jetter Clean Advanced Drain Clean…Amazing! Day before family was to arrive from out of state and of course the main line was backed up to the septic tank. Cody P arrived quickly, answered our questions, and got right to work. He was friendly, funny, and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend Jetter Clean and Technician Cody!
Jetter Clean Advanced Drain Clean…Main drain was clogged. Called for service at about 3:30 on a Friday. Mitch was here within the hour and had the drain opened in about 10 minutes. Great service quality people. Will continue to call when service is required. Technician was Mitch Smith.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of septic tank services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  American Sanitation IncRichmond, CA | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Avalon ServicesRichmond, CA | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.98 | $763 |
| 3 |  El Sobrante Sewer RepairRichmond, CA | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.99 | $1.1k |
| 4 |  Target PlumbersGarden Grove, CA | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–––– | 5.00 | — |
| 5 |  R&S Septic LLCRockledge, FL | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | $283 |
| 6 |  Pauleys PlumbingSalem, VA | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | $449 |
| 7 |  The Septic DetectiveMiddletown, NY | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.99 | $693 |
| 8 |  Lifesaver Plumbing And RooterRichmond, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%85+12.9Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | $959 |
| 9 | General Rooter of Southern MN - Sewer & Drain CleaningMankato, MN | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | — |
| 10 |  DrainLab ServicesMankato, MN | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.96 | $529 |
| 11 |  Veteran Pumping and Septic LLCOroville, WA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%99+15.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | $602 |
| 12 |  Fanti Sewer & DrainsGarden Grove, CA | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%88+13.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Drain cleaning | $205 | $322 | $478 | 97% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $305 | $466 | $1.1k | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $209 | $340 | $607 | 96% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $54 | $209 | $495 | 95% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.9k | $2.4k | 98% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $248 | $414 | $1.2k | 96% |
| Faucet repair | $271 | $399 | $659 | 96% |
| Sewer cleaning | $248 | $366 | $529 | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $292 | $486 | $786 | 93% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $321 | $506 | $1.0k | 98% |
| Sewer repair | $383 | $1.2k | $2.1k | 98% |
| Shower repair | $148 | $317 | $469 | 99% |
Septic Tank Services at a glance
How the 66 septic tank services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A4974%
- Grade B1015%
- Grade C69%
- Grade D12%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up3350%
- 4.80–4.89★1421%
- 4.60–4.79★1421%
- Below 4.60★58%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality5,05421%
- Professionalism5,91724%
- Responsiveness5,32922%
- Punctuality4,79319%
- Value3,55514%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,22928%
- Reasonable2,62560%
- Overpriced1604%
- Not sure3338%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.