Ranked #1 in Hartselle
Based in Decatur, 6 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews, the most in Hartselle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Hartselle: Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DrainPro Express, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Scott Plumbing LLC, 1,220 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 33 ranked after Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical; ranked #13.
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33 Hartselle septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical | 63 | 4.9★ (2,444) | Decatur, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DrainPro Express | 56 | 5.0★ (115) | Decatur, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (357) | Decatur, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Baker's Septic Service | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Huntsville, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Wright Septic & Excavation LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | Cullman, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cottingham's Septic & Custom Services | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Huntsville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dog Gone Right Plumbing | 53 | 4.9★ (269) | Arab, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Septic Pros LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Drain Go Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (667) | Decatur, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bates Septic Services Inc | 53 | 4.2★ (50) | Hartselle | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Hartselle
Based in Decatur, 6 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews, the most in Hartselle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 357 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Arab, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 667 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,220 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 822 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Athens, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All American Septic | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Thompson Backhoe & Excavating | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Stinky's Septic Service | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 29 | McNeese Septic & Excavation, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 30 | T P's Septic Tank & Plumbing Services | 46 | 4.5★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 31 | C. H. Drake Hauling & Excavation, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Elgin Environmental & Septic | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 33 | T P's Septic Tank & Plumbing | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
8 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 1 SANITATION | 23 mi | |
| Danco Excavating Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| J H Standridge & Son Septic | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Leap of Faith Hauling & Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| McCormick AG Service, LLC | 5 mi | |
| Strickland Environmental | 18 mi | |
| Strickland Original Portable Restrooms | 11 mi | |
| Turfmasters Environmental | 20 mi |
We scored 33 Hartselle 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 Hartselle 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 |