Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
31 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fruitville: Southern Sanitary Systems Inc., CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Richard's Plumbing & Electric, 2,358 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Fruitville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. | 64 | 4.8★ (361) | Sarasota, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer | 62 | 4.9★ (588) | Sarasota, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | John P Steyer Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Sarasota, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Local Plumber of Sarasota | 56 | 4.9★ (257) | Bradenton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ASAP Drains & Sewer | 55 | 4.8★ (13) | Sarasota, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Certified Septic | 54 | 4.8★ (18) | Cape Coral, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Blue Septic Tank Services Inc | 54 | 4.4★ (9) | Bradenton, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Decker Plumbing & Drains | 54 | 4.9★ (819) | North Port, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Venice, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Richard's Plumbing & Electric | 54 | 4.9★ (2,358) | Bradenton, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Bradenton, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 819 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,358 Google reviews, the most in Fruitville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Sarasota, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Sarasota, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Bradenton, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gulf Gate Estates, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 North Port, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Nokomis Septic Service L.L.C. | 50 | 4.6★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Brozanski Home Services | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Master Plumbers & Septic Inc | 47 | 4.5★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 29 | LT Plumbing LLC | 47 | 4.6★ (117) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Abbotts' Construction Services, Inc. | 46 | 4.7★ (42) | 14 mi |
| 31 | 1st Call Sewer & Drain Services | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
6 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+ Plumbing & Septic Inc | 16 mi | |
| Aa Plus Plumbing & Septic Inc | 5 mi | |
| Assurance Plumbing and Septic | 17 mi | |
| Quick Fix Septic | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Septic Services in Bradenton | 4 mi | |
| Waters Wastewater Technologies, Inc. | 11 mi |
We scored 31 Fruitville 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 Fruitville 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 |