62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 93 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Lancaster, PA (2026)
14 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 Lancaster: Kline's Services, a Wind River Company, CR Score 62/100; 4.1★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Joe The Plumber, 59 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked after Kline's Services, a Wind River Company; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Lancaster septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Lancaster at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kline's Services, a Wind River Company | 62 | 4.1★ (93) | Mount Joy, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Joe The Plumber | 54 | 4.4★ (59) | Lancaster | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Plumbing Works | 52 | 4.7★ (40) | Lancaster | — | — |
| 4 | Saunders Sewer & Drain Services | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Lancaster | — | — |
| 5 | J. L. Martin & Sons Septic Service | 50 | 4.2★ (40) | York, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Nolt Services LLC | 49 | 3.9★ (7) | Lititz, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Thomas H Erb & Sons | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Ephrata, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | JR King Excavating (Snow Removal & Septic Systems) | 47 | 4.9★ (9) | Lititz, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | BetterWay Excavating | 46 | 4.9★ (7) | Lancaster | — | — |
| 10 | Baker's Septic Services | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | Elizabethtown, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best septic service companies in Lancaster, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lancaster
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in York, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Lititz, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lititz, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Lion, 20 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wyomissing, 23 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lancaster
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R & F Excavating Company | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R Work Excavating & Trucking | 10 mi | |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (2,366) | In Lancaster |
How we ranked Lancaster septic service companies
We scored 14 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Lancaster?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Lancaster, PA is Kline's Services, a Wind River Company with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.1★ from 93 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Joe The Plumber (#2) and The Plumbing Works (#3) follow. We ranked 14 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Lancaster?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 septic service companies serving Lancaster, PA. 4 of them are based in Lancaster; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Lancaster are open 24/7?
1 ranked septic service company in Lancaster posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Kline's Services, a Wind River Company (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Lancaster work on weekends?
1 of 14 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Kline's Services, a Wind River Company (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lancaster septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated septic service companies in Lancaster is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Kline's Services, a Wind River Company has the most, 93 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lancaster count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lancaster 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 Lancaster
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 septic service companies serving Lancaster.
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