63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Gainesville, FL (2026)
14 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 Gainesville: Modern Septic and Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunshine Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Sunshine Services, 1,112 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Gainesville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Septic and Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (156) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sunshine Services | 61 | 4.8★ (1,112) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Dee-Rooter Plumbing, Sewer & Drain. Co. | 61 | 5.0★ (160) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beltz Liquid Waste Management | 59 | 4.3★ (61) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Crown Plumbing and Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Gainesville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Wind River Environmental of Gainesville, FL | 58 | 4.8★ (173) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Branson & Son's Septic and Property Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (166) | Citra, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | BJ's Septic & Site Work LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (16) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
| 9 | Dampier Septic Tank, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (58) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 10 | Florida Septic, Inc. | 54 | 4.2★ (27) | Gainesville | — | — |
The 14 best septic service companies in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,112 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Based in Gainesville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based in Citra, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gainesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gainesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Alachua, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gainesville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based in Starke, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based in Alachua, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
How we ranked Gainesville septic service companies
We scored 14 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Gainesville, FL is Modern Septic and Plumbing with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sunshine Services (#2) and Dee-Rooter Plumbing, Sewer & Drain. Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 14 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 septic service companies serving Gainesville, FL. 10 of them are based in Gainesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Gainesville are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sunshine Services (#2), Dee-Rooter Plumbing, Sewer & Drain. Co. (#3) and Wind River Environmental of Gainesville, FL (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Gainesville work on weekends?
10 of 14 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Septic and Plumbing (#1), Sunshine Services (#2) and Dee-Rooter Plumbing, Sewer & Drain. Co. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated septic service companies in Gainesville is 4.7★, with a median of 75 reviews. Sunshine Services has the most, 1,112 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 septic service companies serving Gainesville.
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