59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Lorain, OH (2026)
33 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 Lorain: Reliable Basement and Drain, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
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Most-reviewed: Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer, 4,598 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Lorain septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Lorain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Basement and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (892) | Lorain | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.7★ (4,598) | North Royalton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (162) | North Olmsted, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Supeck Septic Services, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (584) | Medina, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | WIN Home Inspection | 55 | 5.0★ (2,720) | Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | J&J Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric | 55 | 4.9★ (129) | Elyria, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pompeii's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 54 | 4.6★ (134) | Avon, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Plumbing and Sewer Ohio | 54 | 4.3★ (6) | Lorain | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | North Ohio Sewer & Drain LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (244) | Rocky River, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Sanitary Septic Tank Cleaning Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (72) | Cleveland, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 33 best septic service companies in Lorain, 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 North Royalton, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,598 Google reviews, the most in Lorain.
Based in North Olmsted, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Medina, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 584 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Vermilion-on-the-Lake, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,720 Google reviews.
Based in Elyria, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based in Avon, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Lorain
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rocky River, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cleveland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Elyria, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based in Avon, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Amherst, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cleveland, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Vermilion, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brook Park, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Oberlin, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Berea, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Amherst, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#20 Plunger Plumber
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 677 Google reviews.
Based in Huron, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huron, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Berea, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based in Avon Lake, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lorain
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
All 33 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Goodfellas Plumbing & Drain Inc. | 48 | 4.0★ (35) | 17 mi |
| 27 | North Ohio Sewer & Drain LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Faucet Doctors Plumbing Heating & AC | 46 | 4.1★ (19) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Strongsville Plumbing & Sewer | 46 | 4.3★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 30 | A & P Septic LLC | 46 | 4.8★ (18) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Weeden Waterproofing, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 32 | C & S Plumbing Heating & Sewer | 45 | 4.6★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Drain Be Clean Plumbing | 42 | 5.0★ (11) | 24 mi |
Also serving Lorain
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Flow Jetting | In Lorain | |
| Cleveland Sewer & Drain | 24 mi | |
| H&H Plumbing and Sewer LLC | 3.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Parsons Sewer | In Lorain | |
| Sykuta Waterproofing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
How we ranked Lorain septic service companies
We scored 33 Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Lorain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Lorain, OH is Reliable Basement and Drain with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 33 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Lorain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 septic service companies serving Lorain, OH. 3 of them are based in Lorain; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Lorain are open 24/7?
12 ranked septic service companies in Lorain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliable Basement and Drain (#1), Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Lorain work on weekends?
23 of 33 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliable Basement and Drain (#1), Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lorain septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated septic service companies in Lorain is 4.8★, with a median of 45 reviews. Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer has the most, 4,598 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Lorain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lorain 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 Lorain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 septic service companies serving Lorain.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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