56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews, the most in Blacksburg.
Best Septic Service Companies in Blacksburg, VA (2026)
11 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 Blacksburg: Tidy Services, CR Score 56/100; 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Trent's Septic & Outdoors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Smooth Operator Drain Cleaning, 84 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Tidy Services; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Blacksburg septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Blacksburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tidy Services | 56 | 4.6★ (163) | Salem, 22 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Crowder Septic Services | 56 | 4.9★ (27) | Christiansburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Trent's Septic & Outdoors | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Hollins, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Smooth Operator Drain Cleaning | 53 | 5.0★ (84) | Hollins, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Turdbusters | 53 | 4.8★ (64) | Cave Spring, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tidy Services | 53 | 4.3★ (7) | Christiansburg, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Earles Excavation LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | Christiansburg, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Jeff Peak's Plumbing | 48 | 4.6★ (14) | Pulaski, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Drain Cleaning | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | Cave Spring, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | MS Contracting, Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | Radford, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 11 best septic service companies in Blacksburg, 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 Christiansburg, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hollins, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hollins, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
#5 Turdbusters
Based in Cave Spring, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Christiansburg, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Christiansburg, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pulaski, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based in Cave Spring, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Radford, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Roanoke, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.
Also serving Blacksburg
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crowe Septic LLC | 20 mi | |
| King Built Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Blacksburg |
| Level Ground | In Blacksburg | |
| Montgomery Sanitation | 7 mi | |
| New River Soil and Water | 5.0★ (1) | In Blacksburg |
| PENTAGON sewer drain cleaning & repair | 6 mi |
How we ranked Blacksburg septic service companies
We scored 11 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Blacksburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Blacksburg, VA is Tidy Services with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews. Crowder Septic Services (#2) and Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#3) follow. We ranked 11 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Blacksburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 septic service companies serving Blacksburg, VA. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Blacksburg are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Blacksburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#3), Turdbusters (#5) and Jeff Peak's Plumbing (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Blacksburg work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#3), Smooth Operator Drain Cleaning (#4) and Turdbusters (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Blacksburg septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated septic service companies in Blacksburg is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Tidy Services has the most, 163 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 Blacksburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 septic service companies serving Blacksburg.
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