59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,694 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Kent, OH (2026)
70 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 Kent: J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 3,694 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lehman Drain & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
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Most-reviewed: Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer, 4,598 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Kent septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Kent at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric | 59 | 4.8★ (3,694) | Akron, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lehman Drain & Septic | 59 | 4.7★ (175) | Akron, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | All Clean Septic | 57 | 5.0★ (109) | Akron, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.7★ (4,598) | North Royalton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cleveland | 56 | 4.8★ (4,046) | Brecksville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Accurate Home Inspections & Consulting Llc | 56 | 5.0★ (160) | North Royalton, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Aeration Septic - ASI | 56 | 4.9★ (1,421) | Canal Fulton, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | All Pro Septic | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Akron, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Rooter Man | 55 | 4.8★ (553) | Tallmadge, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sosnick Septic Services | 55 | 4.6★ (42) | Akron, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 70 best septic service companies in Kent, 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 Akron, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in North Royalton, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,598 Google reviews, the most in Kent.
Based in Brecksville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,046 Google reviews.
Based in North Royalton, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Canal Fulton, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,421 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#9 Rooter Man
Based in Tallmadge, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 553 Google reviews.
Based in Akron, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Canton, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews.
Based in Medina, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Pepper Pike, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Beachwood, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,041 Google reviews.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Tallmadge, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Norton, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Youngstown, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Akron, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elyria, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 70 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kent
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Septic Tank Cleaning | 16 mi | |
| All Town & Country Septic Tank | In Kent | |
| Bob Young Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Canton Drain and Sewer Cleaning | 21 mi | |
| DiFranco Basement Waterproofing, Stamped Concrete & Sewer Repair | 18 mi | |
| Guardian Sewer Solutions | 22 mi | |
| On-Call Sewer Jetting | 16 mi | |
| Septic Business, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Septic Surgeons Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Templeton Septic Tank Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Wastewater Pro | 21 mi |
How we ranked Kent septic service companies
We scored 70 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Kent?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Kent, OH is J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,694 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lehman Drain & Septic (#2) and All Clean Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 70 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Kent?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 septic service companies serving Kent, OH. 1 of them is based in Kent; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Kent are open 24/7?
22 ranked septic service companies in Kent post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric (#1), Lehman Drain & Septic (#2) and Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Kent work on weekends?
39 of 70 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric (#1), Lehman Drain & Septic (#2) and All Clean Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kent septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated septic service companies in Kent is 4.8★, with a median of 22 reviews. Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer has the most, 4,598 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Kent count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kent 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 Kent
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 septic service companies serving Kent.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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