Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Fitchburg.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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Best overall in Fitchburg: Madison Sewer & Drain Cleaning, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Dvorak Pumping, L.L.C., 39 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked after Madison Sewer & Drain Cleaning; ranked #9.
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12 Fitchburg septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 58 | 4.9★ (51) | Madison, 13 mi away | Overall |
| 2 | Honey Wagon Septic Services Inc | 57 | 4.3★ (20) | Stoughton, 13 mi away | — |
| 3 | Kalscheur Septic Services | 57 | 4.9★ (25) | Waunakee, 14 mi away | — |
| 4 | Meinholz Excavating Inc. | 55 | 4.8★ (21) | Madison, 17 mi away | — |
| 5 | A-1 Sewer Service Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (12) | Madison, 18 mi away | — |
| 6 | Southern Wisconsin Septic Service | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Platteville, 18 mi away | — |
| 7 | Bergendal Septic Service LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (17) | Edgerton, 23 mi away | — |
| 8 | Speedway Sewer Services | 52 | 4.1★ (9) | Middleton, 10 mi away | — |
| 9 | Dvorak Pumping, L.L.C. | 52 | 5.0★ (39) | Cottage Grove, 16 mi away | Most reviews |
| 10 | Hogan's Septic Pumping & Services | 50 | 3.5★ (6) | Platteville, 24 mi away | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Fitchburg.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Madison, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Platteville, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgerton, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleton, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Platteville, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&R pumping service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| Bert's Septic & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Gensler Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Martinson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Septic Services in Madison | 12 mi |
We scored 12 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg 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 |