57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, the most in Colonial Heights.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Colonial Heights, VA (2026)
21 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 Colonial Heights: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc., 576 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 21 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Colonial Heights septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Colonial Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA | 57 | 4.9★ (656) | Tuckahoe, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (576) | Brandermill, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company | 55 | 4.3★ (48) | Richmond, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Madison Environmental | 54 | 4.8★ (27) | Chester, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | ASAP Waste Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Meadowbrook, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Gentry Septic Pumping Inc | 54 | 4.6★ (29) | Petersburg, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Septic Doctor | 53 | 5.0★ (16) | Chester, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Commonwealth Waste Solutions | 53 | 4.6★ (30) | Petersburg, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | E Z Septic Services | 53 | 2.9★ (7) | Chester, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 52 | 4.5★ (17) | Chester, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 21 best septic service companies in Colonial Heights, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Brandermill, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 576 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Meadowbrook, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Petersburg, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 L&M Septic LLC
Based in Petersburg, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Brandermill, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Stamie E Lyttle
Based in Richmond, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Fort Lee, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colonial Heights
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Well drilling contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Colonial Heights
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C & W Hanover Septic & Rooter | 22 mi | |
| Henrico Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Johnston Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Johnston Septic Services | 24 mi | |
| Knee Deep Septic | 22 mi | |
| Thompson Septic Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Watson Jr M K | 24 mi |
How we ranked Colonial Heights septic service companies
We scored 21 Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Colonial Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Colonial Heights, VA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. (#2) and Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company (#3) follow. We ranked 21 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Colonial Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 septic service companies serving Colonial Heights, VA. 1 of them is based in Colonial Heights; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Colonial Heights are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Colonial Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA (#1), Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. (#2) and Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Colonial Heights work on weekends?
7 of 21 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA (#1), Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. (#2) and Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Colonial Heights septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated septic service companies in Colonial Heights is 4.6★, with a median of 26 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA has the most, 656 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 Colonial Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 septic service companies serving Colonial Heights.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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