59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Bristol, TN (2026)
26 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bristol: Captain Septic, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sidekick Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC, 1,503 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Bristol septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Bristol at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (52) | Bristol | — | Overall |
| 2 | Sidekick Septic | 58 | 4.8★ (59) | Elizabethton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN | 57 | 4.9★ (47) | Kingsport, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Volunteer Services | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Kingsport, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC | 56 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Kingsport, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Optimus Plumbing And Repair | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Johnson City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Blountville Septic Tank Service | 54 | 4.5★ (33) | Johnson City, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | R&R Septic Services | 54 | 4.4★ (27) | Johnson City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tri-Cities Septic Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Bristol | — | — |
| 10 | Mueller Septic | 53 | 4.8★ (24) | Kingsport, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 26 best septic service companies in Bristol, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elizabethton, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Kingsport, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews, the most in Bristol.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Mueller Septic
Based in Kingsport, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abingdon, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 JRD Excavation
Based in Kingsport, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 698 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Mr Septic
Based in Johnson City, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Abingdon, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Slone's Plumbing
Based in Johnson City, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Billy Stout Sons Excavating | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
Also serving Bristol
13 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 Pro Plumbing & Sewer Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| A-1 Rooter Plumbing & Septic Services | 14 mi | |
| A1 Mister Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| B&R PLUMBING | 12 mi | |
| B&Z Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Big Country Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Gerald Welch's Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Bristol |
| Griffith Excavating and Trucking | 4.7★ (14) | In Bristol |
| Hawkins Lawn Care and Outdoor Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Bristol |
| JRD Septic & Excavation LLC | 19 mi | |
| Mid Mountain Plumbing | 12 mi | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Johnson City | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| T-M Plumbing - Sewer Line Inspection and Replacement, Leak Detection Service | 21 mi |
How we ranked Bristol septic service companies
We scored 26 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Bristol?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Bristol, TN is Captain Septic with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews. Sidekick Septic (#2) and Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN (#3) follow. We ranked 26 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Bristol?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 septic service companies serving Bristol, TN. 3 of them are based in Bristol; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Bristol are open 24/7?
11 ranked septic service companies in Bristol post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sidekick Septic (#2), Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN (#3) and Volunteer Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Bristol work on weekends?
16 of 26 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sidekick Septic (#2), Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN (#3) and Volunteer Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bristol septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated septic service companies in Bristol is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC has the most, 1,503 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Bristol count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bristol 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 Bristol
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 septic service companies serving Bristol.
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