59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews, the most in Centerville.
Best Septic Service Companies in Centerville, IA (2026)
8 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 Centerville: Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Behle Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting, 145 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 8 ranked after Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Centerville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 8 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Boone ranking. See Septic service companies in Boone
Top 8 septic service companies in Centerville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service | 59 | 4.6★ (168) | Ames, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Behle Inc | 54 | 4.5★ (65) | Ames, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting | 54 | 4.4★ (145) | Ames, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | River to River Onsite Septic Solutions | 52 | 4.6★ (54) | Ames, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Iowa Water & Waste Systems | 48 | 5.0★ (15) | Boone, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter-Webster City | 46 | 3.4★ (16) | Webster City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Molitor Construction, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | Boone, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cooper and Sons, Inc. | 43 | 3.4★ (22) | Ames, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best septic service companies in Centerville, 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.
#2 Behle Inc
Based in Ames, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based in Ames, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Boone, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based in Webster City, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Boone, 6 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Ames, 17 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
How we ranked Centerville septic service companies
We scored 8 Centerville 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 Centerville 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 Centerville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Centerville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Centerville, IA is Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Behle Inc (#2) and Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#3) follow. We ranked 8 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Centerville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 septic service companies serving Centerville, IA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Centerville are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Centerville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service (#1), Behle Inc (#2) and Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Centerville work on weekends?
4 of 8 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service (#1), Behle Inc (#2) and Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Centerville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated septic service companies in Centerville is 4.5★, with a median of 38 reviews. Roto-Rooter Sewer Drain Service has the most, 168 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 Centerville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Centerville 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 Centerville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 septic service companies serving Centerville.
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