68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Best Septic Service Companies in Auburn, ME (2026)
25 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 Auburn: Downstream Septic & Pumping, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dan Stanley Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
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Most-reviewed: W E Fenderson Septic Pumping Service, 110 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked after Downstream Septic & Pumping; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Auburn septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downstream Septic & Pumping | 68 | 5.0★ (133) | Lewiston, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dan Stanley Septic Service | 61 | 4.9★ (48) | Lewiston, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | W E Fenderson Septic Pumping Service | 61 | 5.0★ (110) | Lewiston, 11 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | A Plus Septic Services Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (46) | Auburn | — | — |
| 5 | Maine Septic & Pumping | 59 | 4.8★ (50) | Lewiston, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | McAtee Company Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | New Gloucester, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Caldwell Septic and Drains | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | Paris, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | RM Septic Service | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Brunswick, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arkie Rogers Septic Service, Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (74) | Portland, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Maine Septics | 55 | 4.9★ (9) | Portland, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 25 best septic service companies in Auburn, 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 Lewiston, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lewiston, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Auburn
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Lewiston, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in New Gloucester, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Paris, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Brunswick, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Portland, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#10 Maine Septics
Based in Portland, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#11 SurveyWorks Inc.
Based in Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Topsham, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Buxton, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Auburn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lewiston, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based in Portland, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#17 Dirigo Septic
Based in Portland, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bath, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based in Lewiston, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Auburn
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Paris, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bath, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brunswick, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based in Yarmouth, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Augusta, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Also serving Auburn
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Central Me Septic | 1 mi | |
| J & S Utilities Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| K.J. BANCROFT L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| mainline sewer and drain | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Mitchell Jr Gerry | 22 mi | |
| Ray Goulet and Sons Excavation LLC | 6 mi | |
| Thomas Longley's Maine Septic Systems Design | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Welcome Home Inspections LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
| Yarmouth Septic Services | 18 mi |
How we ranked Auburn septic service companies
We scored 25 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Auburn, ME is Downstream Septic & Pumping with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dan Stanley Septic Service (#2) and W E Fenderson Septic Pumping Service (#3) follow. We ranked 25 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 septic service companies serving Auburn, ME. 4 of them are based in Auburn; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Auburn are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Downstream Septic & Pumping (#1), Dan Stanley Septic Service (#2) and Caldwell Septic and Drains (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Auburn work on weekends?
10 of 25 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Downstream Septic & Pumping (#1), Dan Stanley Septic Service (#2) and McAtee Company Inc. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated septic service companies in Auburn is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Downstream Septic & Pumping has the most, 133 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 septic service companies serving Auburn.
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