Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews, the most in Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Alton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Agarmar Logistics LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Zuniga's Septic Service, 37 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV; ranked #3.
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19 Alton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV | 58 | 4.8★ (1,034) | Edinburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ST Sanitation | 57 | 5.0★ (31) | McAllen, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Zuniga's Septic Service | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | Edinburg, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Garcia Septic Tank | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | McAllen, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | 1-P Grease Trap & Septic Services LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | McAllen, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Agarmar Logistics LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Edinburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | F & J Septic Tanks and Services | 55 | 4.6★ (18) | McAllen, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Always Here Septic | 53 | 4.7★ (10) | Alton | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Montemayor Septic Tanks | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Edinburg, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Trevino & Sons Septic Tanks | 53 | 3.9★ (18) | Edinburg, 11 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: 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews, the most in Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Edinburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Edinburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palmview, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 1 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmview, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Pharr, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA5 Backhoe service | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| GBS Get Tanked | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Griffin Industries Inc | 13 mi | |
| Leo's Septic Service | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Mata's Septic Tanks | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| OVOA Septic Tanks L.L.C. | 20 mi | |
| Professional Clean | 19 mi | |
| Rosales Septic Tank Cleaning | 2 mi |
We scored 19 Alton 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 Alton 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 |