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Best Septic Service Companies in Hillside, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hillside: PowerFlo Sewer Service, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 275.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 275 ranked; ranked #7.

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

275 Hillside septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 169 are open 24/7, 221 open Saturdays and 206 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 275 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in East Orange ranking. See Septic service companies in East Orange

Top 10 septic service companies in Hillside at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Hillside at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1PowerFlo Sewer Service625.0★ (1,092)Staten Island, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets614.8★ (786)Midland Park, 21 mi away24/7Emergencies
3NY Sewer and Drain605.0★ (65)Staten Island, 9 mi away24/7—
4All Flow Sewer & Drain Service605.0★ (200)Maplewood, 3 mi away24/7—
5A & L Cesspool604.8★ (469)Brooklyn, 21 mi away24/7—
6123 Sewer & Drain605.0★ (69)Washington Heights, 13 mi away24/7—
7Pipe Works Services, Inc.594.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 8 mi away24/7Most reviews
8EarthCare, a Wind River Company594.8★ (261)West Milford, 22 mi away24/7—
9Arrow Sewer and Drain594.9★ (848)Middlesex, 18 mi away24/7—
10No.1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services595.0★ (401)Brooklyn, 15 mi away24/7—

The 275 best septic service companies in Hillside, 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.

  3. #3 NY Sewer and Drain

    Based in Staten Island, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    71 Highland Ave ground floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
    View profile for NY Sewer and Drain(718) 337-8330

  5. #5 A & L Cesspool

    Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for A & L Cesspool(718) 729-3018

  23. #23 Viper Jet Drain Services

    Based in Fair Lawn, 17 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5-02 Banta Pl, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
    View profile for Viper Jet Drain Services(201) 877-8976

How we ranked Hillside septic service companies

We scored 275 Hillside 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 Hillside 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 Hillside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Hillside?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Hillside, NJ is PowerFlo Sewer Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#2) and NY Sewer and Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 275 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Hillside?

ContractorsRanked ranks 275 septic service companies serving Hillside, NJ. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

169 ranked septic service companies in Hillside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PowerFlo Sewer Service (#1), Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#2) and NY Sewer and Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Hillside work on weekends?

221 of 275 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 206 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PowerFlo Sewer Service (#1), Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#2) and NY Sewer and Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hillside septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 275 rated septic service companies in Hillside is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Hillside count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 275 septic service companies serving Hillside.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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