64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Clifton, NJ (2026)
278 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clifton: Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 123 Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 278.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 278 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
278 Clifton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 176 are open 24/7, 223 open Saturdays and 212 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 278 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Clifton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets | 64 | 4.8★ (786) | Midland Park, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 123 Sewer & Drain | 62 | 5.0★ (69) | Washington Heights, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A & L Cesspool | 60 | 4.8★ (469) | Brooklyn, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Lombardo Environmental | 60 | 4.6★ (213) | Elmwood Park, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | EarthCare, a Wind River Company | 60 | 4.8★ (261) | West Milford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Viper Jet Drain Services | 60 | 4.9★ (248) | Fair Lawn, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 60 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Valley Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (274) | Fairfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | North Jersey Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (196) | Fairfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 24/7 Drain & Sewer | 59 | 5.0★ (167) | Garfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 278 best septic service companies in Clifton, 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 Washington Heights, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Elmwood Park, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in West Milford, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fair Lawn, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Garfield, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hawthorne, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in The Bronx, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based in Carlstadt, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Emerson, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Maplewood, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based in Upper Saddle River, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based in Clifton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chatham, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, the most in Clifton.
Based in Carlstadt, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Franklin Lakes, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 702 Google reviews.
Based in Carlstadt, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Long Island City, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brooklyn, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Hawthorne, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
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 278 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Clifton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Sewer & Drain of East Rutherford | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| 911 Sewer & Drain of Little Falls | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| A & J Sewer Specialists | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| A 49.95 Any Sewer Or Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| ABC PLUMBING & SEWERS | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Brother´s Sewer and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Drain Unclogger | 5.0★ (6) | In Clifton |
| Garden State Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| KCM Construction LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Liberty Sewer Drain & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mc Lean Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Queens | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Norton Sewer & Drain Lake | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Root Runner Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sluggo's Sewer & Drain Service, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Sun Ray Sewer & Drain | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.1★ (2,656) | In Clifton |
| WeGo Grease Trap Cleaning & Cooking Oil Pickup | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Clifton septic service companies
We scored 278 Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Clifton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Clifton, NJ is Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 123 Sewer & Drain (#2) and A & L Cesspool (#3) follow. We ranked 278 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Clifton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 278 septic service companies serving Clifton, NJ. 2 of them are based in Clifton; 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 Clifton are open 24/7?
176 ranked septic service companies in Clifton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), 123 Sewer & Drain (#2) and A & L Cesspool (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Clifton work on weekends?
223 of 278 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 212 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), 123 Sewer & Drain (#2) and A & L Cesspool (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clifton septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 278 rated septic service companies in Clifton is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Clifton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clifton 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 Clifton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 278 septic service companies serving Clifton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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