62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 741 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Columbus, OH (2026)
51 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbus: DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 741 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Moore's Septic Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus, 3,678 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Columbus septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair | 62 | 4.9★ (741) | Columbus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Moore's Septic Services LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (105) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus | 61 | 4.7★ (3,678) | Columbus | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling | 60 | 4.7★ (2,138) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Parson Plumbing and Drains | 59 | 5.0★ (492) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 59 | 4.9★ (137) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Epic Septic | 59 | 4.8★ (15) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Miller's Septic Tank Cleaning | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Hickory, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Site Company Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Chuck's Septic Tank Sewer & Drain Cleaning Inc. | 57 | 4.6★ (131) | Grove City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best septic service companies in Columbus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbus
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 3,678 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,138 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 492 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Epic Septic
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Hickory, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Grove City, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 BE Ohio
Based in Marion, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Columbus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Sewer Pro
Based in Columbus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 236 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewis Center, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 987 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 345 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Mac Septic LLC
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 51 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbus
3 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 Buckeye Rooter Sewer and Drain Services | 1.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| ACR DRAINS | 1 mi | |
| Ecosep Septic Tank Pumping | 9 mi |
How we ranked Columbus septic service companies
We scored 51 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Columbus, OH is DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 741 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Moore's Septic Services LLC (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus (#3) follow. We ranked 51 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 septic service companies serving Columbus, OH. 21 of them are based in Columbus; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Columbus are open 24/7?
19 ranked septic service companies in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair (#1), Moore's Septic Services LLC (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Columbus work on weekends?
26 of 51 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DrainMaster Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus (#3) and The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbus septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated septic service companies in Columbus is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus has the most, 3,678 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Columbus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 septic service companies serving Columbus.
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