59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 Indianola, IA (2026)
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Indianola: Mike killen construction, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Smith's Sewer Service Inc., 483 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Indianola septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Indianola at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike killen construction | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Indianola | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smith's Sewer Service Inc. | 57 | 4.6★ (483) | Johnston, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Bob's Septic & Portable Restroom Service | 57 | 4.3★ (84) | Des Moines, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Forest Septic Tank Services | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Indianola | — | — |
| 6 | Miller Drain and Sewer Service | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Newton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Beebe Drain and Sewer Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (48) | Clive, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bob's Sewerooter Services | 54 | 4.8★ (123) | Des Moines, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Davis Septic Tank Service | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Indianola | Sat | — |
| 10 | A-1 Complete Septic Tank Services | 53 | 4.4★ (27) | Pleasant Hill, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in Indianola, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Indianola
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Johnston, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 483 Google reviews, the most in Indianola.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Newton, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Des Moines, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
#18 Gallon Plumbing
Based in Des Moines, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 24 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Indianola
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Iowa Sewer & Drain | 13 mi | |
| Bee Line Sewer Cleaning | 18 mi | |
| Greenwood's Sewer Services | 11 mi | |
| Kriens Plumbing & Mechanical Corporation | 14 mi | |
| Mr sewer rooter | 12 mi | |
| Thompson & Son Septic Tank Services | 3.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 20 mi |
How we ranked Indianola septic service companies
We scored 19 Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Indianola?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Indianola, IA is Mike killen construction with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC (#2) and Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Indianola?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving Indianola, IA. 4 of them are based in Indianola; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Indianola are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Indianola post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mike killen construction (#1), Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC (#2) and Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Indianola work on weekends?
11 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mike killen construction (#1), Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC (#2) and Smith's Sewer Service Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Indianola septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in Indianola is 4.8★, with a median of 26 reviews. Smith's Sewer Service Inc. has the most, 483 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 Indianola count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Indianola 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 Indianola
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving Indianola.
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