58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Fairfax, VA (2026)
48 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fairfax: Shilling Septic, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
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Most-reviewed: My Plumber Plus, 7,642 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Fairfax septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Fairfax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shilling Septic | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | Lake Shore, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain | 57 | 5.0★ (181) | Springfield, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Five Star Septic Inc. | 56 | 4.2★ (136) | Sterling, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | My Plumber Plus | 56 | 4.7★ (7,642) | Manassas, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 55 | 5.0★ (93) | Manassas Park, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (80) | Arlington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Morgal Plumbing, Sewer & Water Line Repair | 54 | 5.0★ (41) | Alexandria, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hunter Drainfield Design | 54 | 4.8★ (24) | Fairfax | — | — |
| 9 | Sams Creek | 54 | 4.9★ (41) | Eldersburg, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Marines Service Co. | 54 | 4.8★ (464) | Burke, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
The 48 best septic service companies in Fairfax, 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 Springfield, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Sterling, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Manassas, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 7,642 Google reviews, the most in Fairfax.
Based in Manassas Park, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Arlington, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Alexandria, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Fairfax
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#9 Sams Creek
Based in Eldersburg, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Burke, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 464 Google reviews.
#11 c6 Environmental
Based in Edgewood, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 687 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#15 Septic star dmv
Based in Dale City, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Washington, D.C., 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews.
#17 Extreme PSI, LLC
Based in Linton Hall, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,169 Google reviews.
Based in North Potomac, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#21 Broke Brothers
Based in Leesburg, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Alexandria, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews.
#23 B.L. James & Son
Based in Arlington, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews.
Based in Manassas, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Damascus, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
All 48 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Fairfax
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott's Septic Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Adams-Liming Septic Tank Services | 13 mi | |
| AITS Septic Repair Services | 10 mi | |
| Aits Septic Services Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| American Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| B&C Sewer and Drains Inc | 20 mi | |
| EA Plumbing - Residential Plumbing Repair Contractor, Pipe and Sewer Repair in Manassas, VA | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Hoovers Tank and Drain | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| J & L Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| King & Sons Inc LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Lee's Septic Tank Services | 20 mi | |
| Monticello Well Pump Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Nova Liquid Enviornmental | 11 mi | |
| Plumbing - Clogged Drains & Sewer Pipes | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Rei Drayco | 3.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Rocket Rooter Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Septic Locator | 15 mi | |
| Top Tier Trenchless Sewer and Water Line Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Vienna Septic Tank Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Virginia Septic | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfax |
How we ranked Fairfax septic service companies
We scored 48 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Fairfax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Fairfax, VA is Shilling Septic with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain (#2) and Five Star Septic Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 48 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Fairfax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 septic service companies serving Fairfax, VA. 1 of them is based in Fairfax; 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 Fairfax are open 24/7?
14 ranked septic service companies in Fairfax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shilling Septic (#1), Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain (#2) and Five Star Septic Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Fairfax work on weekends?
30 of 48 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shilling Septic (#1), Home Service Pros - Quality Sewer & Drain (#2) and Five Star Septic Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairfax septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated septic service companies in Fairfax is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. My Plumber Plus has the most, 7,642 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Fairfax count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairfax 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 Fairfax
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 septic service companies serving Fairfax.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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