61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews, the most in Desert Hot Springs.
Best Septic Service Companies in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
22 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 Desert Hot Springs: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 968 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 22 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Desert Hot Springs septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Palm Springs ranking. See Septic service companies in Palm Springs
Top 10 septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,109) | Desert Hot Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Action Pumping Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (815) | Yucca Valley, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.6★ (968) | Palm Springs, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | S & G Pumping Service | 57 | 4.0★ (16) | Palm Springs, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (122) | Cathedral City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert | 54 | 4.7★ (239) | Palm Desert, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Plumbing Experts Sewer and Drain, LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (33) | Cathedral City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sanco Pumping Service | 53 | 4.3★ (12) | Indio, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | GR Plumbing | 52 | 5.0★ (43) | Coachella, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | No Limit Sewer Solutions | 52 | 5.0★ (61) | Moreno Valley, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 22 best septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Yucca Valley, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 968 Google reviews.
Based in Palm Springs, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Cathedral City, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in Palm Desert, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Cathedral City, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Indio, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#9 GR Plumbing
Based in Coachella, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Moreno Valley, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#11 DND PLUMBING
Based in Yucca Valley, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#13 Ballinger Septic
Based in Rancho Mirage, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Yucca Valley, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Thousand Palms, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Yucca Valley, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brea, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bellflower, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#19 E-Z Plumbing
Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#20 WS Plumbing Inc
Based in Yucca Valley, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based in La Habra Heights, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#22 E-Z Plumbing
Based in Fontana, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
How we ranked Desert Hot Springs septic service companies
We scored 22 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Desert Hot Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Action Pumping Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 22 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Desert Hot Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 septic service companies serving Desert Hot Springs, CA. 2 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs are open 24/7?
13 ranked septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and S & G Pumping Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs work on weekends?
17 of 22 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and S & G Pumping Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Desert Hot Springs septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated septic service companies in Desert Hot Springs is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,109 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 Desert Hot Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 septic service companies serving Desert Hot Springs.
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