63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews, the most in Chicago.
Best Septic Service Companies in Chicago, IL (2026)
238 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chicago: J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J Sewer & Drain Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 238.
- 25
Most-reviewed: Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer, 1,423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 238 ranked after J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
238 Chicago septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 141 are open 24/7, 184 open Saturdays and 152 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 238 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Chicago at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 63 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J Sewer & Drain Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (275) | Chicago | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 59 | 4.7★ (247) | Chicago | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Scott's Septic Service | 59 | 4.4★ (23) | Chicago | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Apex Plumbing & Sewer Inc. | 59 | 4.6★ (226) | Chicago | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J Sewer & Drain Plumbing | 59 | 4.9★ (98) | Chicago | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts | 58 | 4.9★ (327) | Brookfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (700) | Evanston, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Elmhurst, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Grayson Sewer and Drain Services | 58 | 4.9★ (151) | Chicago | 24/7 | — |
The 238 best septic service companies in Chicago, 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
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chicago
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based in Evanston, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews.
Based in Elmhurst, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chicago
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 370 Google reviews.
Based in Downers Grove, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,107 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#15 Rocket Plumbing
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 680 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago Ridge, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Skokie, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#19 Baethke Plumbing
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 823 Google reviews.
Based in Hinsdale, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.
Based in Lyons, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lyons, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Tinley Park, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,423 Google reviews.
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 238 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chicago
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. Metz, Sewer Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Acme Plumbing & Sewer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Anderson Plumbing And Sewer | In Chicago | |
| Apex Septic Solutions | In Chicago | |
| Easy Side Plumber Service | 3.7★ (23) | In Chicago |
| Erris Sewer and Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Jean's Septic, Inc. | In Chicago | |
| McCoy Sewers Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Midwest Hydro Jetting And Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| MJ's Plumbing and Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Neptune Sewer Services Sludge | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Chicago |
| root-x sewer and drain and home repair | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Roots Plumbing and Sewer Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sewertech Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Chicago |
| Simply Sewers & Water | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Stay Dry Sewers | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.1★ (2,403) | In Chicago |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (1,248) | In Chicago |
| Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Chicago septic service companies
We scored 238 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Chicago?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Chicago, IL is J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 238 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Chicago?
ContractorsRanked ranks 238 septic service companies serving Chicago, IL. 21 of them are based in Chicago; 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 Chicago are open 24/7?
141 ranked septic service companies in Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#1), J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Chicago work on weekends?
184 of 238 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 152 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#1), J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chicago septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 238 rated septic service companies in Chicago is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain has the most, 3,004 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 Chicago count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chicago 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 Chicago
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 238 septic service companies serving Chicago.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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