63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, the most in Bardstown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Bardstown, KY (2026)
12 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 Bardstown: Hardin County Septic Services, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SepticWorks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Sewer Doctor, 68 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Hardin County Septic Services; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Bardstown septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Bardstown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardin County Septic Services | 63 | 5.0★ (70) | Elizabethtown, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jimmy Duncan Septic Tank Services | 63 | 5.0★ (27) | Bardstown | — | — |
| 3 | SepticWorks | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Louisville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Reed's Spencer County Septic Service | 58 | 4.2★ (21) | Louisville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TBS Septic Solutions LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Louisville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | ELK Septic & Excavation LLC | 57 | 3.6★ (23) | Elizabethtown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hogue Septic Tank & Grease Trap Cleaning | 56 | 4.7★ (32) | Lexington, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sewer Doctor | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Shepherdsville, 21 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | On Grade Septic & Excavating LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Shelbyville, 21 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Clear Creek Septic Services | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Louisville, 21 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 12 best septic service companies in Bardstown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bardstown
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#3 SepticWorks
Based in Louisville, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Sewer Doctor
Based in Shepherdsville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Louisville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Shepherdsville, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Bardstown
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & K Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Alpha Plumbing & Sewer Bardstown | In Bardstown | |
| Farming Transport & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Kentucky Septic Tank Services | 17 mi | |
| R&G Plumbing LLC | 17 mi | |
| Ray Walls Excavating & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| White's Cisterns Septic Tanks | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Bardstown septic service companies
We scored 12 Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Bardstown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Bardstown, KY is Hardin County Septic Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jimmy Duncan Septic Tank Services (#2) and SepticWorks (#3) follow. We ranked 12 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Bardstown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 septic service companies serving Bardstown, KY. 1 of them is based in Bardstown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Bardstown are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Bardstown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hardin County Septic Services (#1), SepticWorks (#3) and Reed's Spencer County Septic Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Bardstown work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hardin County Septic Services (#1), SepticWorks (#3) and Reed's Spencer County Septic Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bardstown septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated septic service companies in Bardstown is 5.0★, with a median of 22 reviews. Hardin County Septic Services has the most, 70 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 Bardstown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bardstown 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 Bardstown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 septic service companies serving Bardstown.
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