Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,027 Google reviews, the most in Dickson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dickson: Combat Drain Cleaning and Septic Services, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 1,027 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Reeves Septic Tank Service, 36 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 12 ranked after Combat Drain Cleaning and Septic Services; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Dickson septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combat Drain Cleaning and Septic Services | 59 | 5.0★ (1,027) | Clarksville, 25 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Wall Septic Service | 59 | 4.8★ (21) | Dickson | — | — |
| 3 | Welker Septic/Kings Port A Pots | 57 | 4.6★ (9) | Dickson | Sat | — |
| 4 | Backroad Septic & Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Dickson | — | — |
| 5 | KD Services Excavation & Septic | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Dickson | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Dickson | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Poopbusters Septic Service | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Clarksville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A Team Septic | 53 | 4.9★ (29) | Columbia, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hadden Mechanical | 50 | 5.0★ (17) | Dickson | — | — |
| 10 | Ervin Plumbing | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | Spring Hill, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 1,027 Google reviews, the most in Dickson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dickson
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crafton Backhoe & Septic Tank | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| JPS Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (13) | In Dickson |
| Mccann Excavation & Septics LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Dickson |
| TLH Plumbing | 4.9★ (238) | In Dickson |
We scored 12 Dickson 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 Dickson 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 |