Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albany: A & B Septic Services Inc, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Rooter Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: Proline Plumbing and Sewer, 143 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked after A & B Septic Services Inc; ranked #4.
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20 Albany septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & B Septic Services Inc | 63 | 4.9★ (280) | Albany | — | Overall |
| 2 | American Rooter Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (64) | Albany | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mid Valley Drain | 58 | 5.0★ (53) | Albany | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Proline Plumbing and Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (143) | Salem, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Stahr Septic Service | 56 | 5.0★ (31) | Salem, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Valley Spetic Services | 55 | 4.5★ (12) | Albany | — | — |
| 7 | NW Sewer & drain | 54 | 4.8★ (45) | Salem, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ray's Septic Tank Services | 53 | 4.6★ (32) | Albany | — | — |
| 9 | LinnCo Excavation & Septic | 53 | 4.8★ (19) | Albany | — | — |
| 10 | Carl's Septic Tank Cleaning | 53 | 4.6★ (38) | Salem, 20 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, the most in Albany.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stayton, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 more septic service companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 503 Plumbing & Mechanical | 21 mi | |
| A. Pederson's Plumbing, Inc | 20 mi | |
| Carl's Septic LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Groundhog LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Hanks Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| J.CO Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Sep-Tech Excavation, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
We scored 20 Albany septic service companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Albany data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |