68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 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 Cookeville, TN (2026)
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cookeville: Gladiator Pumping, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Septic Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Buck's Plumbing & Sewer Service, 217 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Cookeville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Cookeville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladiator Pumping | 68 | 5.0★ (154) | Cookeville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Septic Pros | 67 | 5.0★ (104) | Cookeville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | England Septic Tank Cleaning | 65 | 5.0★ (55) | Cookeville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | All Out Septic Services | 60 | 4.9★ (27) | Knoxville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Chris Jones Septic Pumping | 60 | 5.0★ (53) | Cookeville | — | — |
| 6 | A-1 Affordable Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Crossville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | First Choice Plumbing | 58 | 4.6★ (58) | Cookeville | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bruce Pugh Septic Pumping | 57 | 4.5★ (32) | Crossville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Holmes Services | 57 | 5.0★ (212) | Nashville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tommie Curtis Septic Tank | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Cookeville | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in Cookeville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Septic Pros
Based in Cookeville
67/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Cookeville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Cookeville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Nashville, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Cookeville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 217 Google reviews, the most in Cookeville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cookeville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumbing supply store”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Sparta, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Septic Solutions
Based in Crossville, 21 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Masters Plumbing
Based in Crossville, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cookeville
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boles Excavation & Forestry Mulching | 5.0★ (2) | In Cookeville |
| Crest Plumbing | 5.0★ (136) | In Cookeville |
| LANE'S SEPTIC TANK Co. | In Cookeville | |
| Lawson Sales & Excavating | 17 mi | |
| Music City Expert Sewer | In Cookeville |
How we ranked Cookeville septic service companies
We scored 19 Cookeville 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Cookeville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cookeville, TN is Gladiator Pumping with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Septic Pros (#2) and England Septic Tank Cleaning (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Cookeville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving Cookeville, TN. 8 of them are based in Cookeville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Cookeville are open 24/7?
8 ranked septic service companies in Cookeville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gladiator Pumping (#1), Septic Pros (#2) and England Septic Tank Cleaning (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Cookeville work on weekends?
10 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gladiator Pumping (#1), Septic Pros (#2) and England Septic Tank Cleaning (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cookeville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in Cookeville is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Buck's Plumbing & Sewer Service has the most, 217 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Cookeville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cookeville 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 Cookeville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving Cookeville.
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