57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Isla Vista, CA (2026)
13 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 Isla Vista: Lewis Plumbing, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Rooter Plumbers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Coast Plumbing Solutions, 423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Isla Vista septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Santa Barbara ranking. See Septic service companies in Santa Barbara
Top 10 septic service companies in Isla Vista at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Plumbing | 57 | 4.7★ (181) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 57 | 4.7★ (180) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Coast Plumbing Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (423) | Buellton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | EZ Flow Drain and Sewer Services | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Goleta, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Carpinteria, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.4★ (339) | Carpinteria, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Soares Vacuum Service | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Santa Maria, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Martin's Rooter & Plumbing | 49 | 4.6★ (34) | El Rio, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Leo's Sewer & Drain | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Barbara, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tino's Drain & Sewer | 49 | 3.6★ (9) | Goleta, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best septic service companies in Isla Vista, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, the most in Isla Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Rio, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Isla Vista septic service companies
We scored 13 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Isla Vista?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Isla Vista, CA is Lewis Plumbing with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Rooter Plumbers (#2) and Coast Plumbing Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 13 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Isla Vista?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 septic service companies serving Isla Vista, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Isla Vista are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Isla Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lewis Plumbing (#1), Elite Rooter Plumbers (#2) and Coast Plumbing Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Isla Vista work on weekends?
7 of 13 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lewis Plumbing (#1), Elite Rooter Plumbers (#2) and Coast Plumbing Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Isla Vista septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated septic service companies in Isla Vista is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Coast Plumbing Solutions has the most, 423 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 Isla Vista count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 septic service companies serving Isla Vista.
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