64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Clay, AL (2026)
43 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clay: Elite Drain & Septic Service, LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SepticWorks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL, 1,410 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Clay septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 43 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Clay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Drain & Septic Service, LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (238) | Pinson, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SepticWorks | 62 | 4.9★ (175) | Moody, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Plumbing & Septic Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (54) | Trussville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL | 59 | 4.9★ (1,410) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Affordable Septic LLC | 58 | 4.2★ (42) | Saks, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Batson Enterprises, Inc. Expertise in Grinder Pump, Controls, Diagnosing Systems | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Dixiana, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Hoover, AL | 57 | 4.9★ (480) | Hoover, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pickle Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (422) | Birmingham, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Drain Werks | 55 | 4.8★ (236) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Woods Septic Tank Service | 55 | 4.6★ (84) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 43 best septic service companies in Clay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 SepticWorks
Based in Moody, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trussville, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,410 Google reviews, the most in Clay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saks, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixiana, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Drain Werks
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinson, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Birmingham, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pell City, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corinth, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Birmingham, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 43 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Reliable Septic Services LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Jones Septic & Plumbing | 50 | 4.9★ (77) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Birmingham | 50 | 5.0★ (24) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Pickle Plumbing & Septic Tank Service | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Arnett Septic and Sewer | 49 | 5.0★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Wayne Pickle Septic Tank And Plumbing | 49 | 3.6★ (20) | 18 mi |
| 32 | A1 Environmental Septic tank Services | 49 | 3.5★ (26) | 17 mi |
| 33 | A1 Environmental Septic Service | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Proscapes And Services LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Reliable Septic Service | 48 | 4.3★ (51) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Charles Pickle Septic Tank LLC | 47 | 3.9★ (36) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Swann Septic & Excavating Service | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Clean Slate Services | 46 | 4.9★ (18) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Jack's Sewer & Plumbing Services | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 40 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Birmingham | 45 | 4.4★ (19) | 18 mi |
| 41 | The Plumbing Crew | 44 | 5.0★ (13) | 19 mi |
| 42 | White Systems, Inc. | 42 | 4.3★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Tri-County Plumbing | 42 | 4.6★ (10) | 25 mi |
Also serving Clay
17 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-1 Hometown Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| ALL N ONE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE | 16 mi | |
| American Environmental Septic | 24 mi | |
| Best Septic Services | 14 mi | |
| Birmingham Environmental Septic Tank Service | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Brookside septic tank service | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Brookside Septic Tank Service Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Burton & HL Goodwin Septic | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ed's Plumbing Gas & Sewer Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Service LLC | 7 mi | |
| Kris n Co. Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| L & L Septic Tank | 16 mi | |
| Mobius Engineering, L.L.C. | 19 mi | |
| Reliable Septic Service LLC | 7 mi | |
| Sewer Tech | 25 mi | |
| Waste Water Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Water Drainage Solutions LLC | 18 mi |
How we ranked Clay septic service companies
We scored 43 Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Clay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Clay, AL is Elite Drain & Septic Service, LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. SepticWorks (#2) and Plumbing & Septic Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 43 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Clay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 43 septic service companies serving Clay, AL. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Clay are open 24/7?
14 ranked septic service companies in Clay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Drain & Septic Service, LLC (#1), SepticWorks (#2) and Plumbing & Septic Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Clay work on weekends?
22 of 43 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Drain & Septic Service, LLC (#1), SepticWorks (#2) and Plumbing & Septic Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clay septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated septic service companies in Clay is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Mr. Drippy Plumbing | Plumber, Sewer Line Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair & Water Damage Restoration Birmingham, AL has the most, 1,410 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Clay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clay 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 Clay
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 43 septic service companies serving Clay.
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