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Best Septic Service Companies in Cave Spring, VA (2026)

14 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cave Spring: Tidy Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Trent's Septic & Outdoors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Smooth Operator Drain Cleaning, 84 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Tidy Services; ranked #5.

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

14 Cave Spring septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Roanoke ranking. See Septic service companies in Roanoke

Top 10 septic service companies in Cave Spring at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Cave Spring at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tidy Services614.6★ (163)Salem, 3 mi away—Overall
2Trent's Septic & Outdoors605.0★ (9)Hollins, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Hall Septic Tank Cleaning, Inc.594.1★ (37)Roanoke, 12 mi away24/7—
4Turdbusters594.8★ (64)Cave Spring24/7—
5Smooth Operator Drain Cleaning575.0★ (84)Hollins, 6 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
6Affordable Septic Tank Service LLC574.8★ (37)Roanoke, 8 mi away——
7Franklin & Son Septic Tank Cleaning574.1★ (7)Roanoke, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
8KDS Excavating & Septic Services565.0★ (5)Roanoke, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Crowder Septic Services554.9★ (27)Christiansburg, 14 mi away——
10Roto-Rooter Drain Cleaning544.5★ (8)Cave Spring24/7—

The 14 best septic service companies in Cave Spring, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Cave Spring

    #1 Tidy Services

    Based in Salem, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews, the most in Cave Spring.

    • 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2011 Cook Dr, Salem, VA 24153
    View profile for Tidy Services(540) 345-0168

  12. #12 Affordable Portables

    Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1745 Seibel Dr NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
    View profile for Affordable Portables(540) 598-5840

  14. #14 Earles Excavation LLC

    Based in Christiansburg, 19 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2822 Huffville Rd, Pilot, VA 24138
    View profile for Earles Excavation LLC(540) 230-4113

How we ranked Cave Spring septic service companies

We scored 14 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Cave Spring?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cave Spring, VA is Tidy Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 163 Google reviews. Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#2) and Hall Septic Tank Cleaning, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 14 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Cave Spring?

ContractorsRanked ranks 14 septic service companies serving Cave Spring, VA. 2 of them are based in Cave Spring; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Cave Spring are open 24/7?

5 ranked septic service companies in Cave Spring post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#2), Hall Septic Tank Cleaning, Inc. (#3) and Turdbusters (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Cave Spring work on weekends?

9 of 14 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trent's Septic & Outdoors (#2), Hall Septic Tank Cleaning, Inc. (#3) and Turdbusters (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Cave Spring septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated septic service companies in Cave Spring is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Tidy Services has the most, 163 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 Cave Spring count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 septic service companies serving Cave Spring.

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