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Best Septic Service Companies in Hercules, CA (2026)

44 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hercules: El Sobrante Sewer Repair, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Contra Costa County, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 44.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc., 931 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

44 Hercules septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.

Top 10 septic service companies in Hercules at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Hercules at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1El Sobrante Sewer Repair585.0★ (118)El Sobrante, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2American Sanitation Inc575.0★ (361)Napa, 20 mi away——
3Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.564.9★ (931)San Francisco, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Contra Costa County554.8★ (265)Fairfield, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
5GTO. Plumbing and rooter554.9★ (59)Richmond, 6 mi away24/7—
6ABC Sewer & Drain554.4★ (59)Benicia, 10 mi away24/7—
7JNJ Rooter and Plumbing LLC545.0★ (261)Alamo, 18 mi away24/7—
8Dan's Plumbing & Sewer Service545.0★ (236)San Rafael, 13 mi away——
9Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Solano County534.5★ (57)Vallejo, 7 mi away24/7—
10Isackson Plumbing535.0★ (74)San Francisco, 18 mi away24/7—

The 44 best septic service companies in Hercules, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Hercules

    Based in El Sobrante, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–9 PM
    Address
    335 Hat Ct, El Sobrante, CA 94803
  2. Based in Napa, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 361 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1729 Action Ave, Napa, CA 94559
  3. Based in Richmond, 6 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3640 Chanslor Ave Apt 5, Richmond, CA 94805
  4. Based in Benicia, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  5. Based in San Francisco, 18 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3149 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
  6. Based in Richmond, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3605 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
  7. Based in Napa, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews
    Address
    131 Camino Dorado, Napa, CA 94558
  8. Based in El Sobrante, 3 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5017 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
  9. 50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  10. Based in Vallejo, 8 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 Los Cerritos Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
  11. Based in San Rafael, 14 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Paul Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903
  12. Based in Oakland, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6233 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94621

All 44 septic service companies

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

septic service companies in Hercules, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gray Plumbing Inc494.7★ (380)20 mi
27Underground Rooter Sewer and Drains485.0★ (12)16 mi
28Albion Plumbing Rooter Inc - Plumber in Alameda, CA484.8★ (17)21 mi
29Environmental Pump Services483.5★ (11)24 mi
30Napa Septic Tank Service, Inc.485.0★ (5)19 mi
31AquaSaver Water Heaters475.0★ (5)17 mi
32Icon Plumbing & Design474.0★ (4)14 mi
33The Oakland Plumber | Emergency Plumbing Service475.0★ (3)14 mi
34JD Services472.9★ (23)18 mi
35Prestige Plumbing and Sewer LLC474.4★ (14)12 mi
36Sewer Master474.4★ (14)13 mi
37Ernie's Plumbing and Sewer Service472.9★ (34)10 mi
38Total Underground Construction465.0★ (6)22 mi
39Copperfield Plumbing464.8★ (25)22 mi
40Mr Rooter Plumbing / Marin464.2★ (17)14 mi
41Howie Excavating & Grading455.0★ (7)14 mi
42Val Betti Plumbing455.0★ (14)15 mi
43Prushko Plumbing434.6★ (15)20 mi
44Arolo Company Inc. Pump & Well392.6★ (17)24 mi

Also serving Hercules

19 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.

How we ranked Hercules septic service companies

We scored 44 Hercules 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hercules data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Hercules: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Hercules?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Hercules, CA is El Sobrante Sewer Repair with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. American Sanitation Inc (#2) and Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 44 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Hercules?

ContractorsRanked ranks 44 septic service companies serving Hercules, CA. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Hercules are open 24/7?

16 ranked septic service companies in Hercules post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Contra Costa County (#4), GTO. Plumbing and rooter (#5) and ABC Sewer & Drain (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Hercules work on weekends?

24 of 44 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are El Sobrante Sewer Repair (#1), Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#3) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Contra Costa County (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hercules septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated septic service companies in Hercules is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. has the most, 931 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Hercules count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hercules 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 Hercules

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 septic service companies serving Hercules.

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