60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Chatham, IL (2026)
228 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 Chatham: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 228.
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Most-reviewed: J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, 3,004 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 228 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
228 Chatham septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 130 are open 24/7, 175 open Saturdays and 140 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 228 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Chatham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.8★ (1,002) | Chatham | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (1,423) | Tinley Park, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | B & D Plumbing And Sewer Service, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (232) | Frankfort, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Affordable Sewer And Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (180) | Country Club Hills, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts | 58 | 4.9★ (327) | Brookfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Brilliant Plumbers: Sewage, Sump Pumps And Sewer | 57 | 5.0★ (375) | Chicago Ridge, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | FreeFlow Environmental of Cook County | 57 | 4.9★ (32) | Tinley Park, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | USA Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.4★ (420) | Countryside, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 4.8★ (1,107) | Downers Grove, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 228 best septic service companies in Chatham, 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.
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews, the most in Chatham.
Based in Tinley Park, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,423 Google reviews.
Based in Frankfort, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Country Club Hills, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago Ridge, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Tinley Park, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Countryside, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 420 Google reviews.
Based in Downers Grove, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,107 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews.
Based in Elmhurst, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lyons, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgeview, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hinsdale, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.
Based in Lyons, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Evanston, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago Ridge, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in West Lawn, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cicero, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cicero, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 384 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 228 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chatham
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Plumbing & Sewer | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| A. Metz, Sewer Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Acme Plumbing & Sewer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Cascade Plumbing and Sewer - Local Plumbers in River Grove, IL | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| D & B Sewer & Drain Services & Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Erris Sewer and Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| HQ Plumbing and Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Karl Meyer Expert Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| McCoy Sewers Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Midwest Hydro Jetting And Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| MJ's Plumbing and Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Neptune Sewer Services Sludge | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| O'Brien Family Sewer and Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| root-x sewer and drain and home repair | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Roots Plumbing and Sewer Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Sewertech Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Simply Sewers & Water | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Stay Dry Sewers | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Chatham septic service companies
We scored 228 Chatham 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 2, 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 Chatham 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 Chatham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Chatham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Chatham, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 228 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Chatham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 228 septic service companies serving Chatham, IL. 1 of them is based in Chatham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Chatham are open 24/7?
130 ranked septic service companies in Chatham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and B & D Plumbing And Sewer Service, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Chatham work on weekends?
175 of 228 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 140 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#2) and Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chatham septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 228 rated septic service companies in Chatham is 4.8★, with a median of 35 reviews. J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain has the most, 3,004 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 Chatham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chatham 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 Chatham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 228 septic service companies serving Chatham.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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