Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
41 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gardner: Rotti and Son LLC, Septic, Title 5 Inspection, & Excavating, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wind River Environmental, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
Most-reviewed: Wind River Environmental, 854 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #2.
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41 Gardner septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotti and Son LLC, Septic, Title 5 Inspection, & Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Gardner | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Wind River Environmental | 58 | 4.9★ (854) | Hudson, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Watatic Septic Tank Service | 57 | 5.0★ (33) | Ashburnham, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Stones' Septic Service | 56 | 5.0★ (73) | Swanzey, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Dumont Septic Pumping | 56 | 5.0★ (26) | Charlton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | The Chase/Harris Septic Corp. | 55 | 3.8★ (27) | Leicester, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Jpc Septic & Title 5 Inspection | 55 | 5.0★ (133) | Holden, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lawrence Septic & Sewer Service | 55 | 4.9★ (18) | Templeton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | R M Ratta Corp | 54 | 4.9★ (204) | Fitchburg, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | CSI-Culley's Septic Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (141) | Marlborough, 22 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 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 854 Google reviews, the most in Gardner.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leicester, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Templeton, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Fitchburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Boylston, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Marlborough, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Athol, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | David O'Neil Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Worcester | 49 | 4.6★ (34) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Hartwell Site Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (27) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Hawley Equipment | 49 | 5.0★ (13) | 15 mi |
| 30 | S C Mullins Excavation | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Hendriks Plumbing | 48 | 5.0★ (110) | 23 mi |
| 32 | F A Moschetti & Sons Inc | 47 | 4.6★ (17) | 6 mi |
| 33 | All In One Drain Cleaning | 47 | 3.6★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Barrows Paving and Excavating | 46 | 4.3★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 35 | David L. Sevigny Inc | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 36 | William N. Lamarre Concrete Products, Inc. | 46 | 4.9★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 37 | D'Boss & Son Builders, Inc. | 45 | 4.3★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Blue Owl Plumbing | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Despres Landscape & Excavation | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 40 | O.G. Croteau Plumbing & Heating | 44 | 3.4★ (71) | 11 mi |
| 41 | Tbc Excavating Inc | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
15 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&M Construction Services | 9 mi | |
| Barrows Septic Service and Construction | 15 mi | |
| Barrows Septic Services | 20 mi | |
| BBC Excavating | 12 mi | |
| David Favreau Construction & Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Deline Engineering | In Gardner | |
| Digz Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Efficiency Pro Paving, Excavation, Water, Sewer, and Landscaping | 15 mi | |
| Groundscapes Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| High Country Civil Engineering, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Lawrence Septic & Sewer Services | 12 mi | |
| NE Excavating | 10 mi | |
| PJD Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| R.E Barrows Septic Service & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Rotti Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
We scored 41 Gardner 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 Gardner 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 |