Ranked #1 in Des Plaines
Based in Arlington Heights, 9 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most in Des Plaines.
Best Septic Service Companies in Des Plaines, IL (2026)
264 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 Des Plaines: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S and J Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 264.
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Most-reviewed: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, 3,937 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 264 ranked after ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
264 Des Plaines septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 161 are open 24/7, 205 open Saturdays and 168 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 264 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Palatine ranking. See Septic service companies in Palatine
Top 10 septic service companies in Des Plaines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 61 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 60 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 59 | 5.0★ (59) | Elmhurst, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic | 58 | 4.9★ (1,127) | Crystal Lake, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (1,332) | Wheeling, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (549) | Arlington Heights, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (751) | Northbrook, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Andersen Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.9★ (261) | Arlington Heights, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 57 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 264 best septic service companies in Des Plaines, 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 Arlington Heights, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews.
Based in Elmhurst, 9 mi away
59/100CR 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 Crystal Lake, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Northbrook, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Arlington Heights, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews.
Based in Addison, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Deerfield, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lake Bluff, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Evanston, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Northbrook, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Des Plaines
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Des Plaines
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Des Plaines
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Des Plaines
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Downers Grove, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lincolnshire, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,148 Google reviews.
How we ranked Des Plaines septic service companies
We scored 264 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Des Plaines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Des Plaines, IL is ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3) follow. We ranked 264 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Des Plaines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 264 septic service companies serving Des Plaines, IL. 4 of them are based in Des Plaines; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Des Plaines are open 24/7?
161 ranked septic service companies in Des Plaines post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Des Plaines work on weekends?
205 of 264 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 168 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Des Plaines septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 264 rated septic service companies in Des Plaines is 4.8★, with a median of 39 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 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 Des Plaines count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 264 septic service companies serving Des Plaines.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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