66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Hickory, NC (2026)
50 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hickory: Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Response Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
- 5
Most-reviewed: 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company, 424 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Hickory septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Hickory at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators | 66 | 5.0★ (113) | Hickory | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | First Response Septic Service | 65 | 5.0★ (86) | Hickory | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Loose Ends Repair & Septic Tank Pumping | 64 | 4.8★ (90) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | M & K Septic Tank Pumping | 63 | 4.8★ (48) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company | 63 | 4.9★ (424) | Cherryville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Morgan Grading & Septic Services | 62 | 5.0★ (29) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Catawba Valley Septic & Grading | 62 | 5.0★ (25) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | C&D SEPTIC TANK PUMPING LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (150) | Lenoir, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Boyd Property Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Hickory | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | 7 Kids Septic | 59 | 4.1★ (13) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
The 50 best septic service companies in Hickory, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hickory
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cherryville, 21 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, the most in Hickory.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lenoir, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 7 Kids Septic
Based in Hickory
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 All Pro Enviro
Based in Lincolnton, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 A&R Septic LLC
Based in Lenoir, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Lenoir, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 50 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Hickory
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Grading & Septic Services | 18 mi | |
| E.B. Construction and Excavation | 21 mi | |
| Lail Grading&Septic | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Maiden Grading & Septic Tank | 14 mi | |
| Rocking W Septic, Grading & Hauling LLC | In Hickory | |
| SERVPRO of Catawba County | 4.4★ (14) | In Hickory |
| Tall Oaks Outdoors | In Hickory | |
| TG Grading & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| W. Garrison Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Hickory septic service companies
We scored 50 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Hickory?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Hickory, NC is Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. First Response Septic Service (#2) and Loose Ends Repair & Septic Tank Pumping (#3) follow. We ranked 50 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Hickory?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 septic service companies serving Hickory, NC. 12 of them are based in Hickory; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Hickory are open 24/7?
15 ranked septic service companies in Hickory post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators (#1), First Response Septic Service (#2) and Loose Ends Repair & Septic Tank Pumping (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Hickory work on weekends?
27 of 50 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators (#1), First Response Septic Service (#2) and Loose Ends Repair & Septic Tank Pumping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hickory septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated septic service companies in Hickory is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company has the most, 424 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Hickory count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hickory 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 Hickory
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 septic service companies serving Hickory.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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