62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Cortland, NY (2026)
6 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 Cortland: Ted Mc Bride Jr Septic Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nico Septic Inspections, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Stinky's Tank Services, 25 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Cortland septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 septic service companies in Cortland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ted Mc Bride Jr Septic Services | 62 | 4.2★ (19) | Cortland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Nico Septic Inspections, Inc. | 58 | 4.6★ (22) | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Stinky's Tank Services | 54 | 3.7★ (25) | Ithaca, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | The Crane Company Septic & Sewer | 52 | 4.2★ (21) | Mattydale, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Beylo Plumbing & Heating Inc | 48 | 3.5★ (8) | Binghamton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J + L Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 43 | 4.0★ (5) | Fairmount, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best septic service companies in Cortland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Ithaca, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Cortland.
Based in Mattydale, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Binghamton, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based in Fairmount, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
How we ranked Cortland septic service companies
We scored 6 Cortland 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 Cortland 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 Cortland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Cortland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cortland, NY is Ted Mc Bride Jr Septic Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nico Septic Inspections, Inc. (#2) and Stinky's Tank Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Cortland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 septic service companies serving Cortland, NY. 1 of them is based in Cortland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Cortland are open 24/7?
3 ranked septic service companies in Cortland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ted Mc Bride Jr Septic Services (#1), Nico Septic Inspections, Inc. (#2) and Beylo Plumbing & Heating Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Cortland work on weekends?
4 of 6 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ted Mc Bride Jr Septic Services (#1), Nico Septic Inspections, Inc. (#2) and The Crane Company Septic & Sewer (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cortland septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated septic service companies in Cortland is 4.1★, with a median of 20 reviews. Stinky's Tank Services has the most, 25 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 Cortland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cortland 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 Cortland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 septic service companies serving Cortland.
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