Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cottonwood: Advanced Septic Service, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Yavapai, Coconino and Maricopa Counties, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Yavapai, Coconino and Maricopa Counties, 1,189 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.
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19 Cottonwood septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Septic Service | 63 | 4.9★ (73) | Cottonwood | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Yavapai Septic Service | 59 | 4.8★ (59) | Prescott, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Yavapai, Coconino and Maricopa Counties | 58 | 4.8★ (1,189) | Camp Verde, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | ACE Home Services (formerly AZ Best Plumbing) | 56 | 4.7★ (694) | Sedona, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Triple R Septic Services | 55 | 4.8★ (46) | Prescott, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Blackhills Pumping Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (22) | Cottonwood | — | — |
| 7 | Stellar Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (223) | Prescott Valley, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | A&R Septic Services | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Prescott Valley, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Smart Plumbing & Septic | 52 | 4.5★ (89) | Chino Valley, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JT's Septic | 52 | 4.8★ (89) | Prescott Valley, 21 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Verde, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,189 Google reviews, the most in Cottonwood.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sedona, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 694 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottonwood
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Valley, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Prescott, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Camp Verde, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sedona, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Camp Verde, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott Valley, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| APES Septic Tank Pumping | 22 mi | |
| First Class Septic Services | 13 mi | |
| Lassila Liquid Waste Disposal | 21 mi | |
| McGuire Septic and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| PhilBridge Septic Tank Pumping Services | 6 mi | |
| Plumber Plus inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Septic Service LLC | 23 mi | |
| Septic Solutions Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Cottonwood |
We scored 19 Cottonwood 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 2, 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 Cottonwood 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 |