61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Grimes, IA (2026)
22 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 Grimes: Smith's Sewer Service Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Total Comfort Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Grimes septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Des Moines ranking. See Septic service companies in Des Moines
Top 10 septic service companies in Grimes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 61 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Total Comfort Group | 59 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service | 59 | 4.3★ (84) | Des Moines, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Zippy Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Beebe Drain and Sewer Co. | 58 | 5.0★ (48) | Clive, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mike killen construction | 57 | 5.0★ (31) | Des Moines, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rogers Septic Maintenance & Repair | 56 | 4.6★ (54) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bob's Sewerooter Services | 56 | 4.8★ (123) | Des Moines, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Des Moines | 55 | 4.9★ (282) | Grimes | — | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Drain & Sewer | 55 | 4.4★ (130) | Des Moines, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 22 best septic service companies in Grimes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Grimes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Des Moines, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Des Moines, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Behle Inc
Based in Ames, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Gallon Plumbing
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 25 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 24 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
How we ranked Grimes septic service companies
We scored 22 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Grimes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Grimes, IA is Smith's Sewer Service Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Total Comfort Group (#2) and Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#3) follow. We ranked 22 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Grimes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 septic service companies serving Grimes, IA. 1 of them is based in Grimes; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Grimes are open 24/7?
10 ranked septic service companies in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#1), Total Comfort Group (#2) and Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Grimes work on weekends?
14 of 22 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#1), Total Comfort Group (#2) and Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grimes septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated septic service companies in Grimes is 4.7★, with a median of 51 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 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 Grimes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grimes 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 Grimes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 septic service companies serving Grimes.
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