Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fulton: Houchins Hydro & Pumping LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri, 243 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.
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13 Fulton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houchins Hydro & Pumping LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (18) | Fulton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | A&M Septic Pumping Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Fulton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia Missouri | 57 | 4.7★ (243) | Columbia, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Right Way Repair | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Fulton | — | — |
| 5 | Green Acres Septic Tank Service | 55 | 3.5★ (8) | Fulton | — | — |
| 6 | Barry Maupin Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (16) | Fulton | Sat | — |
| 7 | All Clear Pumping & Sewer | 51 | 4.7★ (13) | Jefferson City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Plumbing Sewer and Drain Cleaning | 51 | 4.0★ (24) | Jefferson City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | All Clear Pumping & Sewer | 50 | 4.5★ (8) | Columbia, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Mid MO Pumping | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | Columbia, 17 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 trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Fulton
Ranked #2 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.
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews, the most in Fulton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fulton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Columbia | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Affordable Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning | In Fulton | |
| Affordable Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Affordable Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Budget Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 19 mi | |
| Green Acres Septic Pumping Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Fulton |
| Green Acres Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Nelsons Land & Road Maintenance | In Fulton | |
| Sanitary Sewer Operations | 22 mi | |
| Sonic Septic Services | 18 mi |
We scored 13 Fulton 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 Fulton 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 |