63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Carthage, MO (2026)
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carthage: Wald Septic Service, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Full Send Sewer And Drains, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 19.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Spring River Drain and Sewer, 309 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Carthage septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Carthage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wald Septic Service | 63 | 5.0★ (24) | Carthage | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hillbilly Pumping & Hauling, INC | 61 | 5.0★ (145) | Joplin, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Spring River Drain and Sewer | 60 | 5.0★ (309) | Carthage | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Southwest Septic Pumping | 59 | 5.0★ (61) | Joplin, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Full Send Sewer And Drains | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Carthage | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Box septic installation | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Neosho, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Advanced Septic Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (25) | Joplin, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | C&L Grease and Wastewater Services | 53 | 3.6★ (19) | Joplin, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Leggett Precast & Septic Service, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Joplin, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Henson Septic Tanks & Supplies | 51 | 4.9★ (18) | Neosho, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in Carthage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 309 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Joplin, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Sewer Solutions
Based in Webb City, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Carthage
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D & D Plumbing & Sewer | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Wilson's Septic Systems | 8 mi |
How we ranked Carthage septic service companies
We scored 19 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Carthage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Carthage, MO is Wald Septic Service with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hillbilly Pumping & Hauling, INC (#2) and Spring River Drain and Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Carthage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving Carthage, MO. 3 of them are based in Carthage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Carthage are open 24/7?
3 ranked septic service companies in Carthage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wald Septic Service (#1), Full Send Sewer And Drains (#5) and Box septic installation (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Carthage work on weekends?
6 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wald Septic Service (#1), Hillbilly Pumping & Hauling, INC (#2) and Southwest Septic Pumping (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carthage septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in Carthage is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Spring River Drain and Sewer has the most, 309 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Carthage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carthage 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 Carthage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving Carthage.
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