65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Forest Hills, NY (2026)
276 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 Forest Hills: A & L Cesspool, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 276.
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Most-reviewed: Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp, 1,423 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 276 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
276 Forest Hills septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 185 are open 24/7, 228 open Saturdays and 217 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 276 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Queens ranking. See Septic service companies in Queens
Top 10 septic service companies in Forest Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & L Cesspool | 65 | 4.8★ (469) | Brooklyn, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Zoom Drain North Jersey | 63 | 4.9★ (849) | New York City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. | 61 | 4.7★ (555) | Queens, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp | 61 | 4.8★ (1,423) | East Garden City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . | 61 | 5.0★ (518) | The Bronx, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Success Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 61 | 5.0★ (326) | Brooklyn, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | No.1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services | 60 | 5.0★ (401) | Brooklyn, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 60 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Apax Sewer Drain & Cleaning | 60 | 5.0★ (177) | Long Island City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Citywide Grease Trap Maintenance | Cesspool Pumping Service Long Island | 60 | 4.9★ (70) | New York City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 276 best septic service companies in Forest Hills, 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 New York City, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Queens, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 555 Google reviews.
Based in East Garden City, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,423 Google reviews, the most in Forest Hills.
Based in The Bronx, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Long Island City, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Richmond Hill, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brooklyn, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews.
Based in Forest Hills
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Sunset Park, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Garfield, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews.
Based in Queens, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based in The Bronx, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Washington Heights, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Jersey City, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brentwood, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
How we ranked Forest Hills septic service companies
We scored 276 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Forest Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Forest Hills, NY is A & L Cesspool with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zoom Drain North Jersey (#2) and Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 276 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Forest Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 276 septic service companies serving Forest Hills, NY. 1 of them is based in Forest Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Forest Hills are open 24/7?
185 ranked septic service companies in Forest Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A & L Cesspool (#1), Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. (#3) and Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Forest Hills work on weekends?
228 of 276 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 217 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A & L Cesspool (#1), Zoom Drain North Jersey (#2) and Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Hills septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 276 rated septic service companies in Forest Hills is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp has the most, 1,423 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 Forest Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 276 septic service companies serving Forest Hills.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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