68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in El Cajon, CA (2026)
58 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in El Cajon: Anytime Septic Service, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A1 Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 58.
- 6
Most-reviewed: John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains, 886 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 El Cajon septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in El Cajon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anytime Septic Service | 68 | 5.0★ (764) | Lakeside, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A1 Septic Services | 64 | 5.0★ (66) | El Cajon | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 61 | 4.9★ (307) | La Mesa, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A-1 Plumbing Sewer & Drain Experts | 61 | 4.9★ (156) | El Cajon | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 60 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 60 | 4.8★ (886) | San Diego, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Xtreme Drainworks Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | San Diego, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Speedi Rooter Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.9★ (139) | Chula Vista, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cowboy Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (33) | San Diego, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Premier Rooter & Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (434) | National City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 58 best septic service companies in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based in El Cajon
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 886 Google reviews, the most in El Cajon.
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chula Vista, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in National City, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based in Bonita, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in National City, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews.
#13 Dr. Septic
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Temecula, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bonita, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#18 BMB Septic
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#20 Sitko Services
Based in Eucalyptus Hills, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews.
#21 The Sewer Pros
Based in Encinitas, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 284 Google reviews.
#22 USA Septic
Based in Escondido, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#23 Septic Heroes
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chula Vista, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 58 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving El Cajon
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A C & D Pump Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| A Delight Septic Co. | 14 mi | |
| All Pro Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| American Plumbing and Drains | 2.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| American Sewer Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| Blackburn Drainage & Construction | In El Cajon | |
| Blackburn Drainage and Construction Inc | In El Cajon | |
| Clean Trap Systems | 9 mi | |
| County Digging Septic | 12 mi | |
| Earth Care Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Easy Flow Sewer & Drain - Poway | 11 mi | |
| Jim's Apollo Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| LIMPIEZA DE FOSAS PROFOSA | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Master plumber sewer & drain services | 9 mi | |
| Matrix Plumbing & Services Inc | 4.5★ (56) | In El Cajon |
| Mr Septic | 8 mi | |
| Resurrection Plumbing La Jolla | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Resurrection Plumbing Poway | 13 mi | |
| Sewer Stormers | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| United Site Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked El Cajon septic service companies
We scored 58 El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 El Cajon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in El Cajon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in El Cajon, CA is Anytime Septic Service with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3) follow. We ranked 58 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in El Cajon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 septic service companies serving El Cajon, CA. 3 of them are based in El Cajon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in El Cajon are open 24/7?
30 ranked septic service companies in El Cajon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anytime Septic Service (#1), A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in El Cajon work on weekends?
46 of 58 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anytime Septic Service (#1), A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do El Cajon septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated septic service companies in El Cajon is 4.9★, with a median of 33 reviews. John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains has the most, 886 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 El Cajon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the El Cajon 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 El Cajon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 septic service companies serving El Cajon.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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