Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews, the most in Fort Walton Beach.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
16 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fort Walton Beach: Emerald Bay Plumbing, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr Rooter Plumbing of NW Florida, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Paradise Home Services, 1,367 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked after Emerald Bay Plumbing; ranked #3.
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16 Fort Walton Beach septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Bay Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (1,662) | Destin, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr Rooter Plumbing of NW Florida | 54 | 4.7★ (193) | Niceville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Paradise Home Services | 54 | 4.9★ (1,367) | Navarre, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Emerald Coast Wastewater Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Crestview, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Florida Septic & Sewer Service, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Crestview, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Madden Septic | 52 | 4.8★ (70) | Crestview, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rogers & Grant Septic Services | 52 | 4.6★ (86) | Crestview, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Arnett Septic | 52 | 4.4★ (59) | Crestview, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Wilkinson Septic Tank & Pumping | 52 | 4.6★ (34) | Crestview, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Fowler's Septic Tanks | 51 | 4.0★ (33) | Crestview, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 1,662 Google reviews, the most in Fort Walton Beach.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niceville, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 193 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Navarre, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,367 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Destin, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Milton, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Navarre, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arnett Septic | 23 mi | |
| FLO-RIGHT SEPTIC SYSTEMS | 23 mi | |
| GMB Septic Permitting LLC | 12 mi | |
| Superior Environmental of FL: | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Up Schitts Creek Drain Cleaning, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| We Care Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Zeb Watts Septic & Underground | 23 mi |
We scored 16 Fort Walton Beach 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 2, 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 |