68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, the most in Elizabeth City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)
10 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 Elizabeth City: Northeastern Septic, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc, 63 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 10 ranked after Northeastern Septic; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Elizabeth City septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Elizabeth City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Septic | 68 | 4.9★ (75) | Elizabeth City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc | 63 | 4.8★ (63) | Elizabeth City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Albemarle Septic Service | 61 | 4.9★ (38) | Chesapeake, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Standard Plumbing Sewer & Drain | 60 | 4.0★ (59) | Elizabeth City | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc | 60 | 3.9★ (7) | Elizabeth City | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hoffman Septic Tank Pumping | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 7 | Smith's Grading & Septic LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
| 8 | Stuarts Septic & Land | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Elizabeth City | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | R & K Septic Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (28) | Chesapeake, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stevenson Sand, Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (23) | Elizabeth City | — | — |
The 10 best septic service companies in Elizabeth City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elizabeth City
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth City
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth City
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Elizabeth City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Elizabeth City
1 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 | Distance |
|---|---|
| Seymore's Earthworks & Septic | In Elizabeth City |
How we ranked Elizabeth City septic service companies
We scored 10 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Elizabeth City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Elizabeth City, NC is Northeastern Septic with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc (#2) and Albemarle Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 10 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Elizabeth City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 septic service companies serving Elizabeth City, NC. 8 of them are based in Elizabeth City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Elizabeth City are open 24/7?
6 ranked septic service companies in Elizabeth City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Northeastern Septic (#1), Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc (#2) and Albemarle Septic Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Elizabeth City work on weekends?
6 of 10 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Northeastern Septic (#1), Forbes Plumbing & Septic Inc (#2) and Albemarle Septic Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elizabeth City septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated septic service companies in Elizabeth City is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Northeastern Septic has the most, 75 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 Elizabeth City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 septic service companies serving Elizabeth City.
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