63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Elk Plain, WA (2026)
91 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 Elk Plain: Sterling Septic & Plumbing LLC, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FloHawks Plumbing and Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
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Most-reviewed: FloHawks Plumbing and Septic, 5,286 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Elk Plain septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Elk Plain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Septic & Plumbing LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (503) | Puyallup, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | FloHawks Plumbing and Septic | 63 | 4.9★ (5,286) | Puyallup, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | A Advanced Septic & Construction Services | 62 | 4.8★ (2,933) | Auburn, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Aloha Septic Service/Town & Country Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (155) | Spanaway, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Drain-Pro Inc. - Washington | 60 | 4.7★ (218) | Puyallup, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Flow-Rite Septic Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (41) | Puyallup, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Spartan Plumbing Services | 57 | 4.8★ (1,108) | Tacoma, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical Inc - Tacoma | 56 | 4.8★ (1,670) | Tacoma, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Tacoma | 56 | 4.8★ (631) | Tacoma, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | FloHawks Plumbing and Septic | 56 | 4.7★ (632) | Lacey, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 91 best septic service companies in Elk Plain, 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 Puyallup, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,286 Google reviews, the most in Elk Plain.
Based in Auburn, 18 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,933 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Spanaway, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Puyallup, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Puyallup, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Tacoma, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,108 Google reviews.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,670 Google reviews.
Based in Tacoma, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews.
Based in Lacey, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 632 Google reviews.
Based in Pacific, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#12 Zoom Drain
Based in Puyallup, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews.
Based in Pacific, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lacey, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Frederickson, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Puyallup, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Federal Way, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 15 mi away
55/100CR 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 Olympia, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#20 Zak Septic LLC
Based in South Hill, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Enumclaw, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Tacoma, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Auburn, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Kent, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
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 91 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elk Plain
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 Clear Solution | 13 mi | |
| AAdvanced Septic Services, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Affordable Septic Services | 7 mi | |
| Al & Art's Septic Services | 19 mi | |
| Assured Septic LLC | 21 mi | |
| Beacon Plumbing, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical Inc - Auburn | 19 mi | |
| Benson Hill Septic Tank Services | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Cole Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| GRADE PROS LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| ICF Septic and Repair | 9 mi | |
| John's Plumbing & Pumps, Inc | 14 mi | |
| New Horizon Sewer Services | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pierce County Septic | 13 mi | |
| Plumbers In Olympia | 22 mi | |
| Raven Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Tacoma | 4.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Re-New Excavation and Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Ron Hemley Septic Installation | 24 mi | |
| Septic Designs By Pete Cooke | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Septic-pros | 15 mi | |
| Spanaway Septic Pumping | 4 mi |
How we ranked Elk Plain septic service companies
We scored 91 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Elk Plain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Elk Plain, WA is Sterling Septic & Plumbing LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. FloHawks Plumbing and Septic (#2) and A Advanced Septic & Construction Services (#3) follow. We ranked 91 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Elk Plain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 septic service companies serving Elk Plain, WA. 1 of them is based in Elk Plain; 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 Elk Plain are open 24/7?
31 ranked septic service companies in Elk Plain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sterling Septic & Plumbing LLC (#1), FloHawks Plumbing and Septic (#2) and A Advanced Septic & Construction Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Elk Plain work on weekends?
53 of 91 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 45 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sterling Septic & Plumbing LLC (#1), FloHawks Plumbing and Septic (#2) and A Advanced Septic & Construction Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elk Plain septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated septic service companies in Elk Plain is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. FloHawks Plumbing and Septic has the most, 5,286 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Elk Plain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 septic service companies serving Elk Plain.
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