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Best Septic Service Companies in Ankeny, IA (2026)

23 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ankeny: Smith's Sewer Service Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Ankeny septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 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 Ankeny at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Ankeny at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Smith's Sewer Service Inc.614.6★ (483)Johnston, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service604.3★ (84)Des Moines, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mike killen construction585.0★ (31)Des Moines, 16 mi away24/7—
4Bob's Sewerooter Services574.8★ (123)Des Moines, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Rogers Septic Maintenance & Repair574.6★ (54)Des Moines, 4 mi away24/7—
6Total Comfort Group574.7★ (507)Clive, 15 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Beebe Drain and Sewer Co.575.0★ (48)Clive, 11 mi away24/7—
8Des Moines Drain & Sewer574.4★ (130)Des Moines, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Zippy Drain564.8★ (260)Clive, 15 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service554.6★ (168)Ames, 21 mi away24/7—

The 23 best septic service companies in Ankeny, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Mike killen construction

    Based in Des Moines, 16 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1679 140th Ave, Carlisle, IA 50047
    View profile for Mike killen construction(515) 480-6082

  6. #6 Total Comfort Group

    Based in Clive, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Ankeny.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
    View profile for Total Comfort Group(515) 471-3333

  7. #7 Beebe Drain and Sewer Co.

    Based in Clive, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2175 NW 86th St #14d, Clive, IA 50325
    View profile for Beebe Drain and Sewer Co.(515) 336-6001

  9. #9 Zippy Drain

    Based in Clive, 15 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30033 Zippy Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063
    View profile for Zippy Drain(515) 471-3334

  16. #16 Behle Inc

    Based in Ames, 21 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2228 229th Pl, Ames, IA 50014
    View profile for Behle Inc(515) 598-5279

  18. #18 Davis Septic Tank Service

    Based in Indianola, 16 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Davis Septic Tank Service(515) 202-9596

  19. #19 Gallon Plumbing

    Based in Des Moines, 6 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2785 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    View profile for Gallon Plumbing(515) 331-0030

  20. #20 Indianola Precast Concrete

    Based in Indianola, 25 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1110 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
    View profile for Indianola Precast Concrete(515) 961-5158

  21. #21 Beyond Dirt Construction LLC

    Based in Norwalk, 16 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8648 Blue St Suite B, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for Beyond Dirt Construction LLC(515) 250-9277

  22. #22 Cooper and Sons, Inc.

    Based in Ames, 20 mi away

    41/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    819 Lincoln Way E, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Cooper and Sons, Inc.(515) 232-3456

  23. #23 Molitor Construction, LLC

    Based in Boone, 25 mi away

    39/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2528 Eastgate Dr, Boone, IA 50036
    View profile for Molitor Construction, LLC(515) 298-1268

How we ranked Ankeny septic service companies

We scored 23 Ankeny 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ankeny data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Ankeny: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Ankeny?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Ankeny, IA is Smith's Sewer Service Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#2) and Mike killen construction (#3) follow. We ranked 23 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Ankeny?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 septic service companies serving Ankeny, IA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Ankeny are open 24/7?

10 ranked septic service companies in Ankeny post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#1), Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#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 Ankeny work on weekends?

14 of 23 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#1), Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#2) and Mike killen construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Ankeny septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated septic service companies in Ankeny is 4.6★, with a median of 54 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Ankeny count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ankeny 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 Ankeny

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 septic service companies serving Ankeny.

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