61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 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 Bay City, MI (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 Bay City: Honey Septic Tank Cleaning Pumping, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dependable Sewer Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.
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Most-reviewed: Dependable Sewer Cleaning, 378 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Bay City septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Bay City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey Septic Tank Cleaning Pumping | 61 | 5.0★ (183) | Midland, 11 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Discount Septic Service LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (148) | Bay City | — | — |
| 3 | Dependable Sewer Cleaning | 59 | 4.3★ (378) | Bay City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Alert Sewer Cleaners | 59 | 4.6★ (61) | Bay City | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mid-State Sewer Service | 59 | 5.0★ (106) | Freeland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pro’s Plumbing and Sewer Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (306) | Bridgeport, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (249) | Bay City | — | — |
| 8 | Harry's Sewer Cleaning | 57 | 4.9★ (107) | Midland, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Henry & Sons Septic Tank | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Midland, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Thornton Brothers Sewer Service | 56 | 4.0★ (29) | Bay City | 24/7 | — |
The 25 best septic service companies in Bay City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bay City
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 378 Google reviews, the most in Bay City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeland, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 306 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Acme Septic Tank
Based in Midland, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Saginaw, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 J & H Service
Based in Midland, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Bay City
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Sewer Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Bay City |
| Apex Co Kitchen Grease Trap and Interceptor Cleaning | In Bay City | |
| Sam's Sewer & Drain Service LLC | In Bay City | |
| Thornton Brothers Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Bay City |
How we ranked Bay City septic service companies
We scored 25 Bay City 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 Bay City 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 Bay City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Bay City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Bay City, MI is Honey Septic Tank Cleaning Pumping with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Discount Septic Service LLC (#2) and Dependable Sewer Cleaning (#3) follow. We ranked 25 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Bay City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 septic service companies serving Bay City, MI. 7 of them are based in Bay City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Bay City are open 24/7?
8 ranked septic service companies in Bay City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dependable Sewer Cleaning (#3), Alert Sewer Cleaners (#4) and Mid-State Sewer Service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Bay City work on weekends?
15 of 25 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Honey Septic Tank Cleaning Pumping (#1), Dependable Sewer Cleaning (#3) and Alert Sewer Cleaners (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bay City septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated septic service companies in Bay City is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. Dependable Sewer Cleaning has the most, 378 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Bay City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bay City 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 Bay City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 septic service companies serving Bay City.
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