64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Decatur, AL (2026)
43 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 Decatur: Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aardvark Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
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Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville, 2,803 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
43 Decatur septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 43 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Decatur at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical | 64 | 4.9★ (2,444) | Decatur | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aardvark Septic Services | 59 | 4.9★ (115) | Athens, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | North Alabama Septic, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Athens, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service | 58 | 4.9★ (145) | Athens, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (357) | Decatur | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | DrainPro Express | 57 | 5.0★ (115) | Decatur | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Around the Clock Plumbing | 56 | 5.0★ (2,068) | Huntsville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cottingham's Septic & Custom Services | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Huntsville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville | 56 | 4.9★ (2,803) | Huntsville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Aerial Sewer Service | 56 | 4.6★ (18) | Athens, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 43 best septic service companies in Decatur, 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 Athens, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Athens, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Athens, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Decatur
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 357 Google reviews.
Based in Decatur
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,068 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,803 Google reviews, the most in Decatur.
Based in Athens, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#11 Septic Pros LLC
Based in Huntsville, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Athens, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Decatur
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 667 Google reviews.
Based in Decatur
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Decatur
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Arab, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,220 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Decatur
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Cullman, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Florence, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
All 43 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Powerhouse Plumbing Pros, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Allstar Pro Services | 51 | 4.8★ (35) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Best Care Plumbing, Heating and Air | 51 | 4.6★ (822) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Ames Septic & Excavation LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (30) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain | 51 | 4.7★ (104) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Stain Plumbing and Construction LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (28) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Tony Ikard Septic Solutions | 50 | 4.7★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Bates Septic Services Inc | 50 | 4.2★ (50) | 9 mi |
| 34 | Ikard Septic Tank Manufacturing and Sales | 50 | 4.3★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Stinky's Septic Service | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Ikard Septic Tanks | 49 | 4.2★ (56) | 20 mi |
| 37 | McNeese Septic & Excavation, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Express Rooter Plumbing, Natural Gas, & Roofing | 49 | 4.8★ (100) | 10 mi |
| 39 | J. Henry Plumbing, LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (220) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Thompson Backhoe & Excavating | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 41 | United Site Services | 48 | 1.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Elgin Environmental & Septic | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 43 | Diversified Plumbing | 44 | 3.9★ (7) | 18 mi |
Also serving Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 1 SANITATION | 19 mi | |
| Cora Environmental | 25 mi | |
| GW Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| J H Standridge & Son Septic | 3.0★ (2) | In Decatur |
| Kyle Concrete Manufacturing LLC | 4.8★ (12) | In Decatur |
| McCormick AG Service, LLC | In Decatur | |
| Strickland Environmental | In Decatur | |
| Strickland Original Portable Restrooms | In Decatur |
How we ranked Decatur septic service companies
We scored 43 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Decatur?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Decatur, AL is Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Aardvark Septic Services (#2) and North Alabama Septic, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 43 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Decatur?
ContractorsRanked ranks 43 septic service companies serving Decatur, AL. 7 of them are based in Decatur; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Decatur are open 24/7?
20 ranked septic service companies in Decatur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical (#1), Aardvark Septic Services (#2) and North Alabama Septic, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Decatur work on weekends?
30 of 43 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical (#1), Aardvark Septic Services (#2) and North Alabama Septic, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Decatur septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 43 rated septic service companies in Decatur is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville has the most, 2,803 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Decatur count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Decatur 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 Decatur
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 43 septic service companies serving Decatur.
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