Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 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 East Ridge: Rapid Rooter Septic Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Poop Dudes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.
Most-reviewed: Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air, 4,285 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #5.
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67 East Ridge septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 67 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Rooter Septic Services | 62 | 5.0★ (110) | Chattanooga, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Poop Dudes | 62 | 4.9★ (201) | Chattanooga, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Flush Fellas Septic and Excavating - Chattanooga | 62 | 5.0★ (141) | Chattanooga, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Same Day Septic | 61 | 4.8★ (123) | Chattanooga, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air | 59 | 4.8★ (4,285) | Chattanooga, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (2,194) | Chattanooga, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto Rooter Plumbing Drain and Septic Services | 59 | 4.9★ (311) | Fairview, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 58 | 4.9★ (1,215) | Chattanooga, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air | 58 | 5.0★ (600) | Chattanooga, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Chatta Rooter Plumbing Septic & Drain | 57 | 4.9★ (111) | Chattanooga, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,285 Google reviews, the most in East Ridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,194 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 600 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soddy-Daisy, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dalton, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soddy-Daisy, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Ridge
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Soddy-Daisy, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dalton, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 67 East Ridge 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 East Ridge 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 |