63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Harlem, NY (2026)
288 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Harlem: A & L Cesspool, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 288.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp, 1,423 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 288 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
288 Harlem septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 197 are open 24/7, 241 open Saturdays and 233 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 288 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Harlem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & L Cesspool | 63 | 4.8★ (469) | Brooklyn, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Zoom Drain North Jersey | 63 | 4.9★ (849) | New York City, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets | 62 | 4.8★ (786) | Midland Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . | 61 | 5.0★ (518) | The Bronx, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Apax Sewer Drain & Cleaning | 60 | 5.0★ (177) | Long Island City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 60 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 24/7 Drain & Sewer | 60 | 5.0★ (167) | Garfield, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 123 Sewer & Drain | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Washington Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp | 59 | 4.8★ (1,423) | East Garden City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | NY Sewer and Drain | 59 | 5.0★ (65) | Staten Island, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 288 best septic service companies in Harlem, 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 New York City, 9 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Midland Park, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in The Bronx, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based in Long Island City, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Garfield, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Washington Heights, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in East Garden City, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,423 Google reviews, the most in Harlem.
Based in Staten Island, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews.
Based in Queens, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 555 Google reviews.
Based in Elmwood Park, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in The Bronx, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in New York City, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Fair Lawn, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in The Bronx, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in New York City, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews.
Based in Yonkers, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in New York City, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Carlstadt, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 288 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Harlem
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Sewer & Drain of East Rutherford | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| 911 Sewer & Drain of Little Falls | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| A & J Sewer Specialists | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| A 49.95 Any Sewer Or Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| AZ Sewers & Drain Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Brother´s Sewer and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| College Point Plumbing & Sewer | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Hands of Gold Sewer Cleaning Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Liberty Sewer Drain & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Mc Lean Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Queens | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| North Star Sewer Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ridgewood Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Root Runner Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sluggo's Sewer & Drain Service, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sun Ray Sewer & Drain | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| WeGo Grease Trap Cleaning & Cooking Oil Pickup | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Harlem septic service companies
We scored 288 Harlem 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 Harlem 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 Harlem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Harlem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Harlem, NY is A & L Cesspool with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zoom Drain North Jersey (#2) and Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3) follow. We ranked 288 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Harlem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 288 septic service companies serving Harlem, NY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Harlem are open 24/7?
197 ranked septic service companies in Harlem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A & L Cesspool (#1), Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3) and Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Harlem work on weekends?
241 of 288 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 233 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A & L Cesspool (#1), Zoom Drain North Jersey (#2) and Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Harlem septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 288 rated septic service companies in Harlem is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp has the most, 1,423 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Harlem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Harlem 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 Harlem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 288 septic service companies serving Harlem.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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