61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 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 Clinton, MD (2026)
48 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Clinton: Southern Shores Septic & Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunrise Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
- 5
Most-reviewed: The Drain Fighter - Jetting & Drain Cleaning, 484 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Clinton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Clinton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Shores Septic & Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (109) | Waldorf, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrise Septic Service | 60 | 5.0★ (79) | Landover, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Innovative Septic | 60 | 4.9★ (98) | Waldorf, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shilling septic | 60 | 5.0★ (103) | Baltimore, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | The Drain Fighter - Jetting & Drain Cleaning | 60 | 4.9★ (484) | Washington, D.C., 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | RS Plumbing LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (51) | Davidsonville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain | 59 | 5.0★ (181) | Springfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | District Capital Services LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (269) | Washington, D.C., 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain | 57 | 4.8★ (80) | Arlington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Emerald Plumbing Co. | 57 | 4.7★ (159) | Alexandria, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 48 best septic service companies in Clinton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Landover, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, the most in Clinton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Davidsonville, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crofton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Shilling Septic
Based in Lake Shore, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arnold, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 MCS Pumping
Based in Waldorf, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 B.L. James & Son
Based in Arlington, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowie, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Sams Creek
Based in Eldersburg, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Landover, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Burke, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 464 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Cotton's Septic
Based in Rosaryville, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 48 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Clinton
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Environmental Services | 19 mi | |
| Adams-Liming Septic Tank Services | 10 mi | |
| Aits Septic Services Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| American Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| B&C Sewer and Drains Inc | 5 mi | |
| Beetle Bayly Services | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Clinton Sewer Expert, Inc. | 12 mi | |
| Harris Excavating Solutions, L.L.C. | 19 mi | |
| J & L Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Lee's Septic Tank Services | 4 mi | |
| Rei Drayco | 3.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Septic Locator | 8 mi | |
| United Site Services | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Virginia Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Clinton septic service companies
We scored 48 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Clinton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Clinton, MD is Southern Shores Septic & Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Sunrise Septic Service (#2) and Innovative Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 48 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Clinton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 septic service companies serving Clinton, MD. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Clinton are open 24/7?
19 ranked septic service companies in Clinton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sunrise Septic Service (#2), Innovative Septic (#3) and Shilling septic (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Clinton work on weekends?
34 of 48 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Shores Septic & Excavating (#1), Sunrise Septic Service (#2) and Innovative Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Clinton septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated septic service companies in Clinton is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. The Drain Fighter - Jetting & Drain Cleaning has the most, 484 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Clinton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clinton 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 Clinton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 septic service companies serving Clinton.
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