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Best Septic Service Companies in Livingston, NJ (2026)

258 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Livingston: Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EarthCare, a Wind River Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 258.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 258 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

258 Livingston septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 149 are open 24/7, 204 open Saturdays and 184 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 258 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in East Orange ranking. See Septic service companies in East Orange

Top 10 septic service companies in Livingston at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Livingston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets624.8★ (786)Midland Park, 17 mi away24/7Overall
2EarthCare, a Wind River Company614.8★ (261)West Milford, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3123 Sewer & Drain615.0★ (69)Washington Heights, 9 mi away24/7—
4PowerFlo Sewer Service605.0★ (1,092)Staten Island, 16 mi away24/7—
5North Jersey Sewer & Drain Cleaning605.0★ (196)Fairfield, 5 mi away24/7—
6Pipe Works Services, Inc.604.8★ (1,940)Chatham, 6 mi away24/7Most reviews
7All Flow Sewer & Drain Service605.0★ (200)Maplewood, 6 mi away24/7—
8Valley Sewer & Drain Cleaning604.9★ (274)Fairfield, 6 mi away24/7—
9Tiger Grease and Septic594.9★ (28)Paterson, 7 mi away24/7—
10NY Sewer and Drain595.0★ (65)Staten Island, 17 mi away24/7—

The 258 best septic service companies in Livingston, 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.

  10. #10 NY Sewer and Drain

    Based in Staten Island, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    71 Highland Ave ground floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
    View profile for NY Sewer and Drain(718) 337-8330

  15. #15 Viper Jet Drain Services

    Based in Fair Lawn, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5-02 Banta Pl, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
    View profile for Viper Jet Drain Services(201) 877-8976

  21. #21 Sewer Surgeons

    Based in Chatham, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33 River Rd Suite B, Chatham, NJ 07928
    View profile for Sewer Surgeons(973) 579-3322

How we ranked Livingston septic service companies

We scored 258 Livingston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Livingston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Livingston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Livingston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Livingston, NJ is Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. EarthCare, a Wind River Company (#2) and 123 Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 258 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Livingston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 258 septic service companies serving Livingston, NJ. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Livingston are open 24/7?

149 ranked septic service companies in Livingston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), EarthCare, a Wind River Company (#2) and 123 Sewer & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Livingston work on weekends?

204 of 258 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 184 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), EarthCare, a Wind River Company (#2) and 123 Sewer & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Livingston septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 258 rated septic service companies in Livingston is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Livingston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Livingston 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 Livingston

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 258 septic service companies serving Livingston.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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