63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Irvine, CA (2026)
80 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Irvine: Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pristine Plumbing Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.
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Most-reviewed: Pristine Plumbing Inc, 1,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Irvine septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Santa Ana ranking. See Septic service companies in Santa Ana
Top 10 septic service companies in Irvine at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (80) | Irvine | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pristine Plumbing Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (1,912) | Irvine | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Zoom Drain | 61 | 5.0★ (649) | Irvine | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | NL Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Santa Ana, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Jetters 'N' Drains Sewer & Pipe Lining Experts | 58 | 5.0★ (205) | Anaheim, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | VIP Sewer and Drain Services, Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (515) | Irvine | — | — |
| 7 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Orange County | 57 | 4.9★ (560) | Anaheim, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Pink Septic Services | 56 | 4.9★ (66) | Los Angeles, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Drainiacs Sewer and Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (295) | Whittier, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach | 55 | 4.9★ (1,140) | Long Beach, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 80 best septic service companies in Irvine, 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.
Based in Irvine
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,912 Google reviews, the most in Irvine.
#3 Zoom Drain
Based in Irvine
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews.
#4 NL Plumbing
Based in Santa Ana, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Anaheim, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based in Irvine
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based in Anaheim, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 560 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Whittier, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 295 Google reviews.
Based in Long Beach, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,140 Google reviews.
Based in Azusa, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lake Forest, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based in Signal Hill, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cerritos, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hacienda Heights, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based in Orange, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 376 Google reviews.
#17 Island Plumbing
Based in Costa Mesa, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Irvine
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Avocado Heights, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Santa Ana, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fullerton, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 752 Google reviews.
Based in La Habra, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 661 Google reviews.
Based in Menifee, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#25 Clean-Out Kings
Based in Anaheim, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.
How we ranked Irvine septic service companies
We scored 80 Irvine 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 Irvine 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 Irvine: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Irvine?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Irvine, CA is Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pristine Plumbing Inc (#2) and Zoom Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 80 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Irvine?
ContractorsRanked ranks 80 septic service companies serving Irvine, CA. 5 of them are based in Irvine; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Irvine are open 24/7?
42 ranked septic service companies in Irvine post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc (#1), Pristine Plumbing Inc (#2) and Zoom Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Irvine work on weekends?
66 of 80 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc (#1), Pristine Plumbing Inc (#2) and Zoom Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Irvine septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated septic service companies in Irvine is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. Pristine Plumbing Inc has the most, 1,912 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Irvine count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Irvine 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 Irvine
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 septic service companies serving Irvine.
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