60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Altoona, IA (2026)
21 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Altoona: Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service, CR Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smith's Sewer Service Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Altoona septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Des Moines ranking. See Septic service companies in Des Moines
Top 10 septic service companies in Altoona at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service | 60 | 4.3★ (84) | Des Moines, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 60 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mike killen construction | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bob's Sewerooter Services | 58 | 4.8★ (123) | Des Moines, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | A-1 Complete Septic Tank Services | 57 | 4.4★ (27) | Pleasant Hill, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rogers Septic Maintenance & Repair | 56 | 4.6★ (54) | Des Moines, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Beebe Drain and Sewer Co. | 56 | 5.0★ (48) | Clive, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Des Moines Drain & Sewer | 55 | 4.4★ (130) | Des Moines, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Total Comfort Group | 55 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Zippy Drain | 54 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 21 best septic service companies in Altoona, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Johnston, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Des Moines, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #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 Indianola, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Indianola, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Gallon Plumbing
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
How we ranked Altoona septic service companies
We scored 21 Altoona 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 Altoona 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 |
Septic service companies in Altoona: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Altoona?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Altoona, IA is Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#2) and Mike killen construction (#3) follow. We ranked 21 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Altoona?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 septic service companies serving Altoona, IA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Altoona are open 24/7?
8 ranked septic service companies in Altoona post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#1), Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#2) and Mike killen construction (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Altoona work on weekends?
12 of 21 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#1), Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#2) and Mike killen construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Altoona septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated septic service companies in Altoona is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank septic service companies?
Each septic service company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do septic service companies outside Altoona count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Altoona city center, our service radius for septic service companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can septic service companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Altoona
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 septic service companies serving Altoona.
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