Ranked #1 in Carlsbad
Based in Valley Center, 19 mi away
63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 909 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Carlsbad, CA (2026)
34 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 Carlsbad: All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 909 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,158 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Carlsbad septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Carlsbad at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (909) | Valley Center, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 60 | 4.8★ (310) | Carlsbad | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain | 57 | 5.0★ (181) | Vista, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 57 | 4.8★ (886) | San Diego, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | USA Septic | 57 | 4.8★ (66) | Escondido, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.4★ (1,158) | Vista, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (352) | Escondido, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Abbott Septic Service | 55 | 3.2★ (10) | San Marcos, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | H'S Plumbing & Sewer Vista | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Vista, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service | 54 | 4.5★ (94) | Escondido, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 34 best septic service companies in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews.
Based in Vista, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 886 Google reviews.
#5 USA Septic
Based in Escondido, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Vista, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 1,158 Google reviews, the most in Carlsbad.
Based in Escondido, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 352 Google reviews.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Vista, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Escondido, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Temecula, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Escondido, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based in Escondido, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Escondido, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Marcos, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Escondido, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Escondido, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 3 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Escondido, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in La Jolla, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
All 34 septic service companies
#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 | Center Septic | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Sewercamerapros | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Kade Restoration | 47 | 4.5★ (22) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Jim's Appollo Septic | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Eco Grease Pumping Services | 47 | 4.9★ (42) | 23 mi |
| 31 | ABC Plumbing | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | In Carlsbad |
| 32 | Drain Patrol | 46 | 3.5★ (30) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Blackheart Building Solutions | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 7 mi |
| 34 | McKenna Septic & Sewer Services | 44 | 3.8★ (10) | 20 mi |
Also serving Carlsbad
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Construction & Septic Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| American Septic | 19 mi | |
| Daisy Drilling | 18 mi | |
| Earth Care Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Easy Flow Sewer & Drain - Poway | 23 mi | |
| Honey Bee Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| J B Septic Systems | 15 mi | |
| Jim's Apollo Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Resurrection Plumbing La Jolla | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Resurrection Plumbing Poway | 22 mi | |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sewer Stormers | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Carlsbad septic service companies
We scored 34 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Carlsbad?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Carlsbad, CA is All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 909 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#2) and Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 34 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Carlsbad?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 septic service companies serving Carlsbad, CA. 2 of them are based in Carlsbad; 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 Carlsbad are open 24/7?
18 ranked septic service companies in Carlsbad post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc (#1), Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain (#3) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#4). Proper Plumbing | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Installation Escondido, CA (#13) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Carlsbad work on weekends?
27 of 34 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are All-American Septic Pumping & Services, Inc (#1), John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#2) and Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carlsbad septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated septic service companies in Carlsbad is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,158 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Carlsbad count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 septic service companies serving Carlsbad.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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