62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Ashland, KY (2026)
7 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 Ashland: One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Little's Septic Tank Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: AAA Septic Tank Cleaning, 417 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Ashland septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 septic service companies in Ashland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (113) | Huntington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AAA Septic Tank Cleaning | 61 | 5.0★ (417) | Huntington, 11 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Little's Septic Tank Services | 55 | 3.9★ (63) | Wheelersburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service | 54 | 4.4★ (44) | Huntington, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Little's Septic Services Inc | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Ashland | — | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wheelersburg | 50 | 4.2★ (53) | Portsmouth, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Johnny On the Spot | 45 | 3.1★ (10) | Ironton, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best septic service companies in Ashland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Huntington, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews, the most in Ashland.
Based in Wheelersburg, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntington, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Ashland
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Portsmouth, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based in Ironton, 6 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Portable toilet supplier”.
How we ranked Ashland septic service companies
We scored 7 Ashland 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 2, 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 Ashland 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 Ashland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Ashland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Ashland, KY is One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AAA Septic Tank Cleaning (#2) and Little's Septic Tank Services (#3) follow. We ranked 7 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Ashland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 septic service companies serving Ashland, KY. 1 of them is based in Ashland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Ashland are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Ashland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC (#1), Little's Septic Tank Services (#3) and Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Ashland work on weekends?
4 of 7 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC (#1), Little's Septic Tank Services (#3) and Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ashland septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated septic service companies in Ashland is 4.2★, with a median of 53 reviews. AAA Septic Tank Cleaning has the most, 417 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Ashland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ashland 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 Ashland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 septic service companies serving Ashland.
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