60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 643 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Covington, KY (2026)
49 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 Covington: Northern Kentucky Inspections Inc, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 643 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tank Busters Sewer & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 49.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Cincinnati, 819 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Covington septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Covington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Kentucky Inspections Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (643) | Florence, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Black Water Septic Pros | 59 | 4.8★ (211) | Hamilton, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Tank Busters Sewer & Septic | 58 | 4.9★ (43) | Cincinnati, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aaron-Andrews Septic Tank Service | 57 | 4.6★ (57) | Cincinnati, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Exnil Septic | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Cincinnati, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Cincinnati | 57 | 4.7★ (819) | Cincinnati, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | All Repair Septic Service | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Cincinnati, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All Elite Services - Drain Cleaning, Hydro-Jetting & Sewer Inspections | 55 | 5.0★ (63) | The Village of Indian Hill, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blue Lagoon Incorporated, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Cincinnati, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Septic Solutions | 55 | 4.1★ (52) | Cincinnati, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 49 best septic service companies in Covington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamilton, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Cincinnati, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Exnil Septic
Based in Cincinnati, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cincinnati, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 819 Google reviews, the most in Covington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Septic Solutions
Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Complete Septic
Based in Goshen, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Francisville, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Exnil Grease
Based in Cincinnati, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 CME Sewer Repair
Based in Reading, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beckett Ridge, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Mason, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Cincinnati, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 49 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Covington
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Rooter Sewer and Drain, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Clearpoint Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Drying Solutions, LLC | 12 mi | |
| Eco Septic Tank Pumping Cincinnati | 6 mi | |
| Eco System Supply | 16 mi | |
| Green Acres Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| LandWORX Cincinnati LLC | 25 mi | |
| Mike Hensley Plumbing & Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Neal's Septic Services | 18 mi | |
| NKY Property Solutions LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Septic Services in Cincinnati | 8 mi | |
| Tri State Liquid Waste | 22 mi | |
| Tri-State Liquid Waste | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Covington septic service companies
We scored 49 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Covington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Covington, KY is Northern Kentucky Inspections Inc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 643 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Black Water Septic Pros (#2) and Tank Busters Sewer & Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 49 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Covington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 septic service companies serving Covington, KY. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Covington are open 24/7?
15 ranked septic service companies in Covington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Northern Kentucky Inspections Inc (#1), Tank Busters Sewer & Septic (#3) and Aaron-Andrews Septic Tank Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Covington work on weekends?
28 of 49 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Northern Kentucky Inspections Inc (#1), Black Water Septic Pros (#2) and Tank Busters Sewer & Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Covington septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated septic service companies in Covington is 4.7★, with a median of 25 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Cincinnati has the most, 819 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Covington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Covington 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 Covington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 septic service companies serving Covington.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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