61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 972 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Champaign, IL (2026)
15 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 Champaign: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 972 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 1,166 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Champaign septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Champaign at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 61 | 4.8★ (972) | Champaign | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 61 | 4.7★ (1,166) | Champaign | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Berg Tanks | 60 | 5.0★ (229) | Champaign | — | — |
| 4 | J & S Wastewater Systems Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (158) | Urbana, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Schoonover Sewer Service, Inc. | 58 | 4.6★ (86) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Champaign | 58 | 4.5★ (374) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Gulliford Septic and Sewer | 54 | 4.4★ (40) | Urbana, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Roth Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Champaign | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | D & S Sewer Services | 53 | 4.5★ (42) | Urbana, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Central Illinois Septic Services | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Douglas, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 15 best septic service companies in Champaign, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Champaign
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,166 Google reviews, the most in Champaign.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Berg Tanks
Based in Champaign
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 374 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Quality Plumbing
Based in Urbana, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Champaign
6 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Illinois Excavation Septic Concrete | 9 mi |
| Illinois Excavation Septic Concrete, LLC | 3 mi |
| Midstate Excavation | In Champaign |
| Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Sewer | In Champaign |
| Mr. Rooter 24hr Plumbing - Eastern Illinois | 16 mi |
| Redbud Septic, Sewer, & Excavating | 19 mi |
How we ranked Champaign septic service companies
We scored 15 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Champaign?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Champaign, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 972 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Berg Tanks (#3) follow. We ranked 15 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Champaign?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 septic service companies serving Champaign, IL. 7 of them are based in Champaign; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Champaign are open 24/7?
6 ranked septic service companies in Champaign post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Schoonover Sewer Service, Inc. (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Champaign work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Schoonover Sewer Service, Inc. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Champaign septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated septic service companies in Champaign is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 1,166 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Champaign count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Champaign 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 Champaign
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 septic service companies serving Champaign.
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