Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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Best overall in Dalton: Management & Repair, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drain Rite Septic and Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air, 4,285 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #9.
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55 Dalton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management & Repair | 61 | 4.8★ (463) | Chattanooga, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Drain Rite Septic and Plumbing | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Dalton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Priority Septic & Pumping | 60 | 5.0★ (47) | Dalton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | I&G Septic Tank Cleaning Service LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (44) | Dalton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Jackson Brothers septic and excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Dalton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Southern Septic Repair LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (16) | Calhoun, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga | 57 | 5.0★ (141) | Chattanooga, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Capital Pumping Service, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (77) | Dalton | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air | 57 | 4.8★ (4,285) | Chattanooga, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Rapid Rooter Septic Services | 57 | 5.0★ (110) | Chattanooga, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #2 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 Dalton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,285 Google reviews, the most in Dalton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,194 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calhoun, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Dalton
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Chattanooga, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 55 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Earthworx | In Dalton | |
| Agee Sewer & Drain | In Dalton | |
| Americas Plumbing & Sewer | 22 mi | |
| Barragan Plumbing Service | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Chattanooga Sewer & Drain | 20 mi | |
| Cumberland Septic & Grease Llc | 21 mi | |
| Dig-N-Doze Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| Dirt Dudes | 5.0★ (1) | In Dalton |
| DrainGuard Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Moore Construction | 18 mi | |
| Premier Septic and Drain | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Premier Septic and Drain Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Robinson's David Backhoe Service | 4.8★ (5) | In Dalton |
| Roto Rooter Plumbing Drain and Septic Services | 17 mi | |
| Southeastern Excavation | 19 mi | |
| Talley's Home Improvement LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Walker’s Drainline Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Wholesale Supply Group | 5.0★ (11) | In Dalton |
We scored 55 Dalton 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 Dalton 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 |