Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
31 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kingsport: Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
Most-reviewed: Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC, 1,503 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.
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31 Kingsport septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smokey mountain septic service Tri cities TN | 62 | 4.9★ (47) | Kingsport | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC | 61 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Kingsport | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Volunteer Services | 61 | 5.0★ (23) | Kingsport | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rhoton’s Septic Tank Service | 59 | 4.7★ (35) | Kingsport | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Fisher's Septic Service LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (110) | Johnson City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Mueller Septic | 59 | 4.8★ (24) | Kingsport | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Hill's Septic Service | 59 | 4.9★ (188) | Johnson City, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Optimus Plumbing And Repair | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Johnson City, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | A-Beasley-Carter's Septic & Rooter | 57 | 4.8★ (98) | Bloomingdale, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Sidekick Septic | 57 | 4.8★ (59) | Elizabethton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews, the most in Kingsport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Church Hill, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greeneville, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnson City, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 698 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jonesborough, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingsport
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greeneville, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mr Septic | 48 | 2.8★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Tri-Cities Septic Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Slone's Plumbing | 47 | 4.7★ (105) | 16 mi |
| 29 | A-1 Rooter Guy Plumbing & Septic | 47 | 1.4★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Simple Solutions Inc | 46 | 4.1★ (18) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Diamondback Excavation LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Pro Plumbing & Sewer Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Kingsport |
| B&R PLUMBING | 20 mi | |
| Gerald Welch's Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| J & H Excavating & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jakes's Septic Pumping & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| JRD Septic & Excavation LLC | In Kingsport | |
| Mid Mountain Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Johnson City | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| T-M Plumbing - Sewer Line Inspection and Replacement, Leak Detection Service | 16 mi | |
| TERRAworks Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
We scored 31 Kingsport 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 Kingsport 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 |