60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Fairmont, WV (2026)
6 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 Fairmont: Saving Grace Septic & Rentals, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Don Shriver's Video Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Don Shriver's Video Drain Services, 45 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Fairmont septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Morgantown ranking. See Septic service companies in Morgantown
Top 6 septic service companies in Fairmont at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saving Grace Septic & Rentals | 60 | 5.0★ (22) | Morgantown, 15 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Don Shriver's Video Drain Services | 56 | 4.3★ (45) | Morgantown, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Hinerman Septic Services | 54 | 3.8★ (8) | Clarksburg, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Sewer & Drain Specialists LLC | 54 | 3.6★ (5) | Brookhaven, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Appalachian Excavating and Environmental | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | Grafton, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Owl Creek Contracting | 51 | 4.4★ (7) | Morgantown, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 6 best septic service companies in Fairmont, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Morgantown, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews, the most in Fairmont.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksburg, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgantown, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fairmont septic service companies
We scored 6 Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Fairmont?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Fairmont, WV is Saving Grace Septic & Rentals with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews. Don Shriver's Video Drain Services (#2) and Hinerman Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Fairmont?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 septic service companies serving Fairmont, WV. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Fairmont are open 24/7?
2 ranked septic service companies in Fairmont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Don Shriver's Video Drain Services (#2) and Sewer & Drain Specialists LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Fairmont work on weekends?
4 of 6 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Don Shriver's Video Drain Services (#2), Sewer & Drain Specialists LLC (#4) and Appalachian Excavating and Environmental (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairmont septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated septic service companies in Fairmont is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. Don Shriver's Video Drain Services has the most, 45 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 Fairmont count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairmont 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 Fairmont
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 septic service companies serving Fairmont.
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