61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.
Best Septic Service Companies in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)
62 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cottage Grove: Ron the Sewer Rat, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guy's Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Marvel Sewer and Drain, 1,362 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 62 ranked after Ron the Sewer Rat; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Cottage Grove septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Cottage Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron the Sewer Rat | 61 | 5.0★ (4,531) | Eagan, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Guy's Sewer & Drain | 56 | 5.0★ (659) | Saint Louis Park, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gopher Sewer and Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (717) | Fridley, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (336) | New Brighton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Alto Sewer Service - MN Drain Cleaning Company | 55 | 4.4★ (80) | Inver Grove Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Saint Croix Sewer Service, Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (26) | Hastings, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Cutting Edge Sewer & Drain LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (279) | Saint Louis Park, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Midway Sewer Services Co of St Paul | 54 | 4.7★ (45) | Bloomington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Meyer Sewer Service | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | Saint Paul, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Biffs | 53 | 4.7★ (185) | Shakopee, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 62 best septic service companies in Cottage Grove, 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 Saint Louis Park, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 659 Google reviews.
Based in Fridley, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews.
Based in New Brighton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hastings, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bloomington, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Saint Paul, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#10 Biffs
Based in Shakopee, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Maplewood, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews.
Based in Bloomington, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#13 D C Annis Sewer
Based in Burnsville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Burnsville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 353 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Apple Valley, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Stillwater, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Minneapolis, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chanhassen, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Spring Lake Park, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,362 Google reviews.
Based in Minneapolis, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Minneapolis, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Columbia Heights, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
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 62 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cottage Grove
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All State Septic Services | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Barrett Sewer Services Co | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Crosstown Sewer & Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ed Eklin Septic System Design & Inspection | 17 mi | |
| ESI Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Hopke Sewer & Drain Co | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Joe's Sewer Service, Inc. | 18 mi | |
| KB Septic & Excavation LLC | 16 mi | |
| Maki Sewer and Drain LLC | 15 mi | |
| MC Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pinky's Environmental & Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | In Cottage Grove |
| RAPID DRAIN SOLUTIONS SEWER & DRAIN | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ron Sewer Services Inc | In Cottage Grove | |
| Ron's Sewer Service | 19 mi | |
| Septic Pumping Minneapolis | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Steve's Professional Sewer | 14 mi | |
| Twin Cities Septic & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Cottage Grove septic service companies
We scored 62 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Cottage Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Cottage Grove, MN is Ron the Sewer Rat with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Guy's Sewer & Drain (#2) and Gopher Sewer and Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 62 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Cottage Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 septic service companies serving Cottage Grove, MN. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Cottage Grove are open 24/7?
23 ranked septic service companies in Cottage Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Guy's Sewer & Drain (#2), Gopher Sewer and Drain (#3) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Cottage Grove work on weekends?
35 of 62 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ron the Sewer Rat (#1), Guy's Sewer & Drain (#2) and Gopher Sewer and Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cottage Grove septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated septic service companies in Cottage Grove is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Ron the Sewer Rat has the most, 4,531 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 Cottage Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 septic service companies serving Cottage Grove.
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