58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Carpinteria, CA (2026)
31 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carpinteria: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 668 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Carpinteria septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Carpinteria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.4★ (339) | Carpinteria | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Carpinteria | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | CR Mobile Repair & Towing | 56 | 3.9★ (66) | Ventura, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 55 | 4.7★ (180) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lewis Plumbing | 55 | 4.7★ (181) | Santa Barbara, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 55 | 4.6★ (565) | Ventura, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.5★ (668) | Ventura, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Hansen's Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (222) | Ventura, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Ventura County | 54 | 4.6★ (315) | Ventura, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Absolute Plumbing And Rooting, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (127) | Ventura, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 31 best septic service companies in Carpinteria, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Carpinteria
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 565 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 668 Google reviews, the most in Carpinteria.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 315 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxnard, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Rio, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Rob's Plumbing
Based in Oxnard, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oxnard, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ojai, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Paula, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ 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 Oxnard, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Ely Jr's Pumping
Based in Oxnard, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 31 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stellar Sewers Coastal Plumbing | 46 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Ventura Sewer & Wastewater Services | 46 | 4.5★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Miracle Rooter Plumbing | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Leo's Sewer & Drain | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Favored Plumbing | 45 | 4.8★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Bob's Backhoe & Trucking | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
Also serving Carpinteria
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CE Baker Septic Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| County Sanitation Co. | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DrainCo | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Method Builders, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Miracle Rooter Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Pronto Plumbing & Septic | 25 mi | |
| Reliable Rooter & Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Santa Barbara Sewer & Drain | 10 mi | |
| Sewer and drain service | 13 mi | |
| Sewer Monkey drain specialist | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Carpinteria septic service companies
We scored 31 Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Carpinteria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Carpinteria, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping (#2) and CR Mobile Repair & Towing (#3) follow. We ranked 31 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Carpinteria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 septic service companies serving Carpinteria, CA. 3 of them are based in Carpinteria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Carpinteria are open 24/7?
18 ranked septic service companies in Carpinteria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping (#2) and CR Mobile Repair & Towing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Carpinteria work on weekends?
22 of 31 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CR Mobile Repair & Towing (#3) and Elite Rooter Plumbers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carpinteria septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated septic service companies in Carpinteria is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 668 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Carpinteria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 septic service companies serving Carpinteria.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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