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Best Septic Service Companies in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

17 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 Cathedral City: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 968 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 17 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

17 Cathedral City septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 17 rated businesses.

Top 10 septic service companies in Cathedral City at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Cathedral City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,109)Desert Hot Springs, 11 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.6★ (968)Palm Springs, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc574.7★ (122)Cathedral City24/7—
4Plumbing Experts Sewer and Drain, LLC574.6★ (33)Cathedral City24/7—
5Action Pumping Inc574.9★ (815)Yucca Valley, 24 mi away——
6Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert564.7★ (239)Palm Desert, 7 mi away24/7—
7Sanco Pumping Service564.3★ (12)Indio, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Espinoza Septic tank Service554.7★ (43)Hemet, 24 mi away24/7—
9GR Plumbing555.0★ (43)Coachella, 2 mi away24/7—
10No Limit Sewer Solutions555.0★ (61)Moreno Valley, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 17 best septic service companies in Cathedral City, 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.

  5. #5 Action Pumping Inc

    Based in Yucca Valley, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7361 Wamego Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
    View profile for Action Pumping Inc(760) 365-0861

  11. #11 Ballinger Septic

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    40101 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Ballinger Septic(760) 861-4382

  12. #12 S & G Pumping Service

    Based in Palm Springs, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11097 Coronado Dr, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
    View profile for S & G Pumping Service(760) 404-6325

  13. #13 DND PLUMBING

    Based in Yucca Valley, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for DND PLUMBING(760) 574-4312

  15. #15 Desert Sewer Supply

    Based in Thousand Palms, 5 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    72270 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
    View profile for Desert Sewer Supply(760) 343-2231

  17. #17 WS Plumbing Inc

    Based in Yucca Valley, 24 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 70 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7359 Apache Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
    View profile for WS Plumbing Inc(760) 228-2180

Also serving Cathedral City

12 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.

Unranked septic service companies serving Cathedral City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-1 Cesspool Service, Inc.In Cathedral City
A-1 Cesspool Services Inc1.0★ (1)7 mi
A-1 Plumbing & Septic Service5.0★ (1)8 mi
Discount Plumbing Sewer & Drain6 mi
Drain and Sewer Pro, LLC5.0★ (1)15 mi
Hi-Desert Sewer Services5.0★ (1)24 mi
R&R Septic Service24 mi
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup5 mi
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup6 mi
Sewer & Septic Pros Inc.5.0★ (1)11 mi
Solomon engineering6 mi
United Site Services3.5★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Cathedral City septic service companies

We scored 17 Cathedral City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cathedral City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Cathedral City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Cathedral City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cathedral City, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 17 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Cathedral City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 17 septic service companies serving Cathedral City, CA. 2 of them are based in Cathedral City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Cathedral City are open 24/7?

9 ranked septic service companies in Cathedral City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Cathedral City work on weekends?

12 of 17 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Cathedral City septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated septic service companies in Cathedral City is 4.7★, with a median of 43 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,109 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cathedral City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 septic service companies serving Cathedral City.

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