59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, the most in Cedar Rapids.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
13 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cedar Rapids: Roto-Rooter, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 13.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Magic Men Sewer and Drain Cleaning, 54 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 13 ranked after Roto-Rooter; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Cedar Rapids septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Cedar Rapids at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter | 59 | 4.4★ (189) | Cedar Rapids | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ken-Way Sewer Service Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (29) | Cedar Rapids | Sat | — |
| 3 | Miene Septic Services Inc | 57 | 4.5★ (22) | Cedar Rapids | — | — |
| 4 | Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Cedar Rapids | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Magic Men Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.6★ (54) | Cedar Rapids | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Joe's Sewer & Septic | 55 | 4.7★ (13) | Dixon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All county sewer & drainage | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Belton, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Jim's Septic Services | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Cedar Rapids | — | — |
| 9 | Brown Concrete and Backhoe | 52 | 2.8★ (6) | Cedar Rapids | Sat | — |
| 10 | Kruser Septic Services, Inc. | 51 | 4.2★ (33) | Dubuque, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best septic service companies in Cedar Rapids, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cedar Rapids
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Cedar Rapids
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Belton, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dubuque, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 R & B Plumbing
Based in Cedar Rapids
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cedar Rapids
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Tom-Plumber | 4.8★ (135) | In Cedar Rapids |
| McBurney Septic Service LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Cedar Rapids |
| Miene Septic Services | 4.0★ (2) | In Cedar Rapids |
| Royal Flush Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 18 mi | |
| Save Our Sewers, Inc. | In Cedar Rapids | |
| septic services in cedar rapids | In Cedar Rapids | |
| Shebetka Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Cedar Rapids |
| The Home Depot | 4.1★ (1,509) | In Cedar Rapids |
How we ranked Cedar Rapids septic service companies
We scored 13 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Cedar Rapids?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cedar Rapids, IA is Roto-Rooter with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ken-Way Sewer Service Inc (#2) and Miene Septic Services Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 13 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Cedar Rapids?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 septic service companies serving Cedar Rapids, IA. 10 of them are based in Cedar Rapids; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Cedar Rapids are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Cedar Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter (#1), Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#4) and Joe's Sewer & Septic (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Cedar Rapids work on weekends?
9 of 13 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter (#1), Ken-Way Sewer Service Inc (#2) and Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cedar Rapids septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated septic service companies in Cedar Rapids is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Roto-Rooter has the most, 189 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 Cedar Rapids count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 septic service companies serving Cedar Rapids.
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