Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
34 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bradenton: Southern Sanitary Systems Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Local Plumber of Sarasota, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Richard's Plumbing & Electric, 2,358 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #4.
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34 Bradenton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (361) | Sarasota, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Local Plumber of Sarasota | 58 | 4.9★ (257) | Bradenton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (588) | Sarasota, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Richard's Plumbing & Electric | 57 | 4.9★ (2,358) | Bradenton | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Gulf Flow Plumbing LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (65) | Bradenton | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | 360 Grease Patrol | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Bradenton | Sat | — |
| 7 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc | 56 | 4.4★ (14) | Bradenton | — | — |
| 8 | Flow Pros Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (1,943) | St. Petersburg, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Blue Septic Tank Services Inc | 56 | 4.4★ (9) | Bradenton | — | — |
| 10 | Apex Plumbing - Pipelining, Leak and Drain Repair in St. Petersburg FL | 56 | 4.9★ (818) | St. Petersburg, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,358 Google reviews, the most in Bradenton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,943 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 818 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 818 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 820 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Glenvar Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | In Bradenton |
| 27 | MassFlo Plumbing & Gas | 51 | 5.0★ (155) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Blue Septic Tank Services Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of St. Petersburg | 50 | 4.7★ (79) | 23 mi |
| 30 | LT Plumbing LLC | 50 | 4.6★ (117) | 3 mi |
| 31 | KABAM Plumbing Services | 49 | 5.0★ (119) | 21 mi |
| 32 | 1st Call Sewer & Drain Services | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 33 | Tory Sewer Camera Inspection | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Hard Hat Construction & Remodeling & Septice | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aa Plus Plumbing & Septic Inc | 12 mi | |
| Fehl Safe Hydrovac services | 5.0★ (15) | In Bradenton |
| Quick Fix Septic | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Septic Services in Bradenton | In Bradenton | |
| Sewer Monster | 21 mi | |
| Waters Wastewater Technologies, Inc. | 24 mi |
We scored 34 Bradenton 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 Bradenton 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 |