60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Septic Service Companies in Española, NM (2026)
11 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Española: K&D Sanitation, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 11.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM, 834 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Española septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 11 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Los Alamos ranking. See Septic service companies in Los Alamos
Top 10 septic service companies in Española at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K&D Sanitation, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Española | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM | 56 | 4.8★ (834) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings · Emergency | Most reviews |
| 3 | Salazar's Septic Pumping | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Española | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Reggies Septic Pumping | 54 | 4.5★ (4) | Española | — | — |
| 5 | TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical | 54 | 4.7★ (545) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Pojoaque Septic Service | 54 | 4.9★ (11) | Española | — | — |
| 7 | Cartwright's Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 51 | 4.3★ (425) | Santa Fe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AK Septic Pumping & Installation | 50 | 4.3★ (12) | Santa Fe, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cartwright's Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 49 | 4.4★ (19) | Los Alamos, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tumbleweed Torchcraft & Excavation | 49 | 4.6★ (10) | Española | Sat | — |
The 11 best septic service companies in Española, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 834 Google reviews, the most in Española.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 425 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Alamos, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Española
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Fe, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Española septic service companies
We scored 11 Española 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 Española 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 Española: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Española?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Española, NM is K&D Sanitation, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM (#2) and Salazar's Septic Pumping (#3) follow. We ranked 11 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Española?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 septic service companies serving Española, NM. 5 of them are based in Española; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Española are open 24/7?
5 ranked septic service companies in Española post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are K&D Sanitation, LLC (#1), TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (#5) and Cartwright's Plumbing Heating & Cooling (#7). Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM (#2) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Española work on weekends?
8 of 11 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are K&D Sanitation, LLC (#1), Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM (#2) and Salazar's Septic Pumping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Española septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated septic service companies in Española is 4.6★, with a median of 17 reviews. Anytime Plumbing, Sewer, Drain & Heating | Emergency Plumber, Sewer Pipelining, & Tankless Water Heater Repair Santa Fe, NM has the most, 834 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 Española count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Española 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 Española
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 septic service companies serving Española.
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