63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in La Jolla, CA (2026)
59 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in La Jolla: Anytime Septic Service, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
- 26
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,158 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 La Jolla septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 59 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in La Jolla at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anytime Septic Service | 63 | 5.0★ (764) | Lakeside, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 62 | 4.8★ (886) | San Diego, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 59 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 58 | 4.9★ (307) | La Mesa, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Xtreme Drainworks Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | San Diego, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | A1 Septic Services | 57 | 5.0★ (66) | El Cajon, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Chula Vista Rooter - Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services | 57 | 5.0★ (56) | Bonita, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Speedi Rooter Sewer & Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (139) | Chula Vista, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Premier Rooter & Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (434) | National City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A-1 Plumbing Sewer & Drain Experts | 56 | 4.9★ (156) | El Cajon, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 59 best septic service companies in La Jolla, 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 San Diego, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 886 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in La Mesa, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in El Cajon, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bonita, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chula Vista, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based in National City, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based in El Cajon, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based in National City, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews.
#12 USA Septic
Based in Escondido, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#13 BMB Septic
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews.
Based in Carlsbad, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews.
Based in La Jolla
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bonita, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#18 The Sewer Pros
Based in Encinitas, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 284 Google reviews.
#19 Dr. Septic
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Escondido, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 352 Google reviews.
#21 Almco Plumbing
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#24 Cowboy Septic
Based in San Diego, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
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 59 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving La Jolla
20 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 C & D Pump Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| A Delight Septic Co. | 21 mi | |
| Ace Sewer Line Repair & Drain | 4 mi | |
| All Pro Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| American Plumbing and Drains | 2.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| American Sewer Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Blackburn Drainage & Construction | 19 mi | |
| Blackburn Drainage and Construction Inc | 18 mi | |
| Clean Trap Systems | 10 mi | |
| Easy Flow Sewer & Drain - Poway | 15 mi | |
| Hillside Excavating Inc | 23 mi | |
| Jim's Apollo Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Master plumber sewer & drain services | 10 mi | |
| Mr Septic | 16 mi | |
| Resurrection Plumbing La Jolla | 5.0★ (2) | In La Jolla |
| Resurrection Plumbing Poway | 14 mi | |
| Septic Services in Chula Vista | 20 mi | |
| Sewer Stormers | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| United Site Services | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked La Jolla septic service companies
We scored 59 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in La Jolla?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in La Jolla, CA is Anytime Septic Service with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#2) and Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego (#3) follow. We ranked 59 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in La Jolla?
ContractorsRanked ranks 59 septic service companies serving La Jolla, CA. 1 of them is based in La Jolla; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in La Jolla are open 24/7?
35 ranked septic service companies in La Jolla post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anytime Septic Service (#1), John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#2) and Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in La Jolla work on weekends?
49 of 59 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anytime Septic Service (#1), John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#2) and Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do La Jolla septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated septic service companies in La Jolla is 4.9★, with a median of 34 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,158 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 La Jolla count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the La Jolla 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 La Jolla
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 septic service companies serving La Jolla.
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