67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,374 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 Ann Arbor, MI (2026)
44 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ann Arbor: Bolton Septic, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 1,374 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Burton's Plumbing & Heating, 2,211 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Ann Arbor septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Ann Arbor at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Septic | 67 | 4.9★ (1,374) | Ann Arbor | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jack Spack Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (686) | Ypsilanti, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 58 | 4.9★ (206) | Farmington, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Burton's Plumbing & Heating | 58 | 4.9★ (2,211) | Wayne, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Gareth's Septic and Sewer | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Ann Arbor | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Clog-Busters Sewer and Drain, LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (130) | Chelsea, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Associated Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc. | 55 | 4.4★ (56) | Ann Arbor | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | D & J Septic Services | 55 | 4.6★ (68) | South Lyon, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | RootBGone Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 54 | 5.0★ (213) | Westland, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Oakland Home Inspections LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (92) | Walled Lake, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 44 best septic service companies in Ann Arbor, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ypsilanti, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 686 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,211 Google reviews, the most in Ann Arbor.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walled Lake, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Sinks To Sewers
Based in Ann Arbor
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saline, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Pro Sewer Svc
Based in Romulus, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Canton, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 G J Sewer Repair
Based in Livonia, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wixom, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 44 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | West Water & Sewer Specialists | 49 | 3.4★ (12) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Ally Plumbing and Sewer | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Power Vac of Michigan | 48 | 4.2★ (33) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Do It All Do It Right Sewers | 48 | 4.6★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Diversified Excavating & Site Utilities, LLC | 48 | 3.5★ (11) | In Ann Arbor |
| 31 | Bob's Sanitation | 48 | 3.9★ (18) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Klear Line Sewer & Drain Services | 48 | 4.7★ (35) | 24 mi |
| 33 | American Sewer Cleaning Co(phonenumberdoesn'twork) | 47 | 4.7★ (34) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Pat's Sewer Cleaning | 47 | 4.0★ (72) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Brendel's Septic Tank Service, LLC | 46 | 3.3★ (44) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Great Lakes Sewer Services | 46 | 4.5★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Mango Plumbing & Sewer Service | 46 | 4.0★ (52) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Allied Plumbing & Sewer LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (14) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Scotty's Potties | 45 | 3.2★ (87) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Bollinger Sanitation & Excavating | 45 | 4.5★ (36) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Janette & Sons Excavating and Septic Services | 44 | 4.2★ (19) | 21 mi |
| 42 | WAM Contracting LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 43 | John's Plumbing, Inc of Brighton | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 44 | PH Contracting, LLC | 42 | 3.8★ (20) | 25 mi |
Also serving Ann Arbor
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al Pearson & Son | 5.0★ (1) | In Ann Arbor |
| Allied Plumbing & Sewer LLC | 24 mi | |
| B & B Sewer Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Clemons Unlimited Sewer and hyro-jetting Cleaning | 21 mi | |
| Flex Sanitation | 17 mi | |
| JKC Sewer, Drain & Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Ann Arbor |
| John's Plumbing, Inc of Milford | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Pride Plumbing & Electric Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Stamper and Son Excavating | 24 mi | |
| Universal Septic Services of Brighton | 24 mi | |
| Universal Septic Services of Wayne County | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Washtenaw County Septic Service | In Ann Arbor |
How we ranked Ann Arbor septic service companies
We scored 44 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Ann Arbor?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Ann Arbor, MI is Bolton Septic with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,374 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jack Spack Septic (#2) and Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 44 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Ann Arbor?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 septic service companies serving Ann Arbor, MI. 7 of them are based in Ann Arbor; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Ann Arbor are open 24/7?
10 ranked septic service companies in Ann Arbor post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bolton Septic (#1), Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#3) and Gareth's Septic and Sewer (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Ann Arbor work on weekends?
25 of 44 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bolton Septic (#1), Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (#3) and Gareth's Septic and Sewer (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ann Arbor septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated septic service companies in Ann Arbor is 4.7★, with a median of 36 reviews. Burton's Plumbing & Heating has the most, 2,211 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Ann Arbor count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 septic service companies serving Ann Arbor.
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