61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, the most in Live Oak.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Live Oak, CA (2026)
34 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 Live Oak: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): $15 Sewer & Drain Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: Duncan Plumbing, 716 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Live Oak septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Live Oak at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 61 | 4.9★ (719) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duncan Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (716) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | $15 Sewer & Drain Service | 58 | 4.8★ (609) | San Jose, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Honey Bucket Man | 55 | 4.6★ (16) | San Jose, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Superior Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Castle Pumping and Plumbing Services | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | East Foothills, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pete's Outflow Technicians | 55 | 4.6★ (15) | Soquel, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 54 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Platinum Rooter Plumbing and Septic Inc. | 54 | 4.9★ (52) | East Foothills, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bailey Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (109) | Los Gatos, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 34 best septic service companies in Live Oak, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Foothills, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Soquel, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Foothills, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Morgan Hill, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Ben Lomond, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Cid's Septic
Based in Gilroy, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 San Jose, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 HNG Construction
Based in Salinas, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Morton Septic Service Inc | 48 | 4.7★ (11) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Aaron's Septic Tank Service | 48 | 3.8★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Garrison Plumbing Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (25) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Pros Plumbing and Rooter | 47 | 4.2★ (42) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Gomez Sewer and Drain | 47 | 4.2★ (21) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Tino's Plumbing and Drain Service | 46 | 4.2★ (37) | 13 mi |
| 32 | BG Excavation & Grading Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 33 | The Don Chapin Company, Inc. | 42 | 4.3★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 34 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 42 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
Also serving Live Oak
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Underground | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Campbell Sanitary Sewer Services | 20 mi | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Henry's Plumbing | 4 mi | |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Septic Tank Pumping | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Tom's Septic Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Tom's Septic Tank Services | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| VIB Coastal Septic | In Live Oak | |
| West Coast Pipe Line | 12 mi |
How we ranked Live Oak septic service companies
We scored 34 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Live Oak?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Live Oak, CA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duncan Plumbing (#2) and $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 34 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Live Oak?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 septic service companies serving Live Oak, CA. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Live Oak are open 24/7?
10 ranked septic service companies in Live Oak post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3) and Superior Plumbing (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Live Oak work on weekends?
23 of 34 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Duncan Plumbing (#2) and $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Live Oak septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated septic service companies in Live Oak is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz has the most, 719 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 Live Oak count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 septic service companies serving Live Oak.
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