61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 539 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 Forest Lake, MN (2026)
51 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forest Lake: Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gopher Sewer and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Marvel Sewer and Drain, 1,362 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Forest Lake septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Forest Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (539) | Oak Grove, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gopher Sewer and Drain | 59 | 4.9★ (717) | Fridley, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (336) | New Brighton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ultimate Drain Services Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (530) | Maplewood, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Marvel Sewer and Drain | 56 | 5.0★ (1,362) | Spring Lake Park, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | R&M Septic Service | 56 | 4.8★ (73) | North Branch, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Smilie's Sewer Service | 56 | 4.5★ (35) | Forest Lake | — | — |
| 8 | D&T Septic Services | 55 | 4.8★ (45) | Anoka, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Capra's Utilities Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (45) | White Bear Lake, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Cutting Edge Sewer & Drain - Coon Rapids | 54 | 4.8★ (52) | Coon Rapids, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best septic service companies in Forest Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fridley, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 717 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Lake Park, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,362 Google reviews, the most in Forest Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Branch, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest Lake
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Bear Lake, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Branch, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blaine, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fridley, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ham Lake, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Columbia Heights, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arden Hills, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Bethel, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shoreview, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Unclogdrains.com
Based in Blaine, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 PGM
Based in Ham Lake, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Drain King Inc.
Based in Fridley, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 51 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest Lake
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Sewer Services | In Forest Lake | |
| All State Septic Services | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| American Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Blue Dot Services | 21 mi | |
| Ed Eklin Septic System Design & Inspection | 15 mi | |
| G N Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| ICE Septic and Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| J & S Holmquist | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Maki Sewer and Drain LLC | 23 mi | |
| MC Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| RAPID DRAIN SOLUTIONS SEWER & DRAIN | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Ritter & Ritter Sewer Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Septic Pumping Minneapolis | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Soderville Septic, Inc. | 12 mi | |
| Steve's Professional Sewer | 21 mi | |
| Thompson's Sewer Services & Soil | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Forest Lake septic service companies
We scored 51 Forest Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Forest Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Forest Lake, MN is Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gopher Sewer and Drain (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 51 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Forest Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 septic service companies serving Forest Lake, MN. 1 of them is based in Forest Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Forest Lake are open 24/7?
16 ranked septic service companies in Forest Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#1), Gopher Sewer and Drain (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Forest Lake work on weekends?
24 of 51 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cedar Septic and Sewer LLC (#1), Gopher Sewer and Drain (#2) and John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Lake septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated septic service companies in Forest Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Marvel Sewer and Drain has the most, 1,362 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest Lake 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 Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 septic service companies serving Forest Lake.
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