61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Columbia, MO (2026)
13 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All Clear Pumping & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 13.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Scotty On The Spot - Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Cleaning, 65 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Columbia septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri | 61 | 4.7★ (243) | Columbia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (32) | Columbia | — | — |
| 3 | All Clear Pumping & Sewer | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Columbia | — | — |
| 4 | Scotty On The Spot - Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (65) | Columbia | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | All Clear Pumping & Sewer | 55 | 5.0★ (49) | Jefferson City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Mid MO Pumping | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Columbia | — | — |
| 7 | Right Way Repair | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Fulton, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cole's Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 53 | 3.9★ (11) | Columbia | — | — |
| 9 | A&M Septic Pumping Services, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Fulton, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Noble Land & Forestry Solutions LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 13 best septic service companies in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbia
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Columbia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fulton, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Bio-Gard Inc
Based in Columbia
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Columbia
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Columbia | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Affordable Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Affordable Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 22 mi | |
| Affordable Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 4.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| ARC Pumping and Excavating LLC | 24 mi | |
| Budget Sewer & Drain Cleaning | In Columbia | |
| Green Acres Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Nelsons Land & Road Maintenance | 13 mi | |
| Sanitary Sewer Operations | In Columbia | |
| Sonic Septic Services | In Columbia |
How we ranked Columbia septic service companies
We scored 13 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Columbia, MO is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pro Pumping & Hydrojetting LLC (#2) and All Clear Pumping & Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 13 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 septic service companies serving Columbia, MO. 8 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Columbia are open 24/7?
2 ranked septic service companies in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri (#1) and All Clear Pumping & Sewer (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Columbia work on weekends?
5 of 13 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri (#1), All Clear Pumping & Sewer (#5) and A&M Septic Pumping Services, LLC (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated septic service companies in Columbia is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri has the most, 243 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 septic service companies serving Columbia.
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