Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Dixon: Joe's Sewer & Septic, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Waste Water Management of Northern Illinois, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Phil's Electric Drain, 92 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.
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9 Dixon septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe's Sewer & Septic | 62 | 4.7★ (13) | Dixon | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Waste Water Management of Northern Illinois | 58 | 4.8★ (16) | Rockford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Furr's Septic Maintenance | 57 | 4.6★ (17) | Rock Falls, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Watson Septic | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Rockford, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Phil's Electric Drain | 56 | 4.8★ (92) | Beloit, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Crouse land improvement excavating& demolition | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Dixon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dave Jackley Sewer & Excavating | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | Sterling, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Runde Enterprise | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Sycamore, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Corey Gregory Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus, 7 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 trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Rockford, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Rock Falls, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, the most in Dixon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Columbus, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 9 Dixon 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 Dixon 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 |