60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Los Gatos, CA (2026)
44 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Los Gatos: $15 Sewer & Drain Service, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Elite Rooter, 1,298 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Los Gatos septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Los Gatos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15 Sewer & Drain Service | 60 | 4.8★ (609) | San Jose, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Superior Plumbing | 58 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elite Rooter | 58 | 4.7★ (1,298) | San Jose, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | PICHANGA PUMPING SERVICE LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (70) | Mountain View, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Bailey Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (109) | Los Gatos | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 56 | 4.9★ (719) | Santa Cruz, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Comet Plumbing & Sewer Co. | 55 | 4.9★ (97) | Sunnyvale, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sunnyvale - Mountain View | 55 | 4.9★ (137) | Sunnyvale, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc. | 55 | 4.5★ (64) | San Jose, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 44 best septic service companies in Los Gatos, 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 Jose, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
#3 Elite Rooter
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, the most in Los Gatos.
Based in Mountain View, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Los Gatos
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Cruz, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews.
Based in Sunnyvale, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#11 Duncan Plumbing
Based in Santa Cruz, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews.
Based in East Foothills, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Campbell, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#19 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Morgan Hill, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Clara, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based in Los Gatos
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Ben Lomond, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
All 44 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Pacific Plumbing & Sewer Services | 51 | 4.1★ (26) | 17 mi |
| 27 | RDS Plumbing & Sewer | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Northstar Sewer & Drain Rooter-Palo Alto Drain cleaning | 51 | 4.7★ (23) | 11 mi |
| 29 | A+ Construction Inc. | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Gomez Sewer and Drain | 50 | 4.2★ (21) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Al's Septic Tank Services | 50 | 3.8★ (14) | 19 mi |
| 32 | J&K Emergency Plumbing Services | 50 | 4.9★ (55) | 23 mi |
| 33 | GWS Plumbing & Sewer | 50 | 5.0★ (27) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Pete's Outflow Technicians | 50 | 4.6★ (15) | 17 mi |
| 35 | ABE Plumbing & Sewer Services | 49 | 3.9★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Environmental Septic Solution | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Garrison Plumbing Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (25) | 6 mi |
| 38 | Facilities Plumbing & Drain | 48 | 4.9★ (101) | 14 mi |
| 39 | GOODENOUGH UNDERGROUND INC. | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Top Grade Sewer And Plumbing, Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 41 | Master Plumbing & Sewer Inc | 47 | 3.2★ (17) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Pros Plumbing and Rooter | 47 | 4.2★ (42) | 20 mi |
| 43 | Pros Plumbing & Rooter | 46 | 4.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 44 | Tino's Plumbing and Drain Service | 42 | 4.2★ (37) | 24 mi |
Also serving Los Gatos
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 | 3 mi | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Henry's Plumbing | 18 mi | |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| M.S Plumbing & Sewer Cleaner | 15 mi | |
| Ring's Bobcat & Drilling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Tom's Septic Tank Services | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| VIB Coastal Septic | 12 mi | |
| West Coast Pipe Line | 14 mi |
How we ranked Los Gatos septic service companies
We scored 44 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Los Gatos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Los Gatos, CA is $15 Sewer & Drain Service with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Superior Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 44 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Los Gatos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 septic service companies serving Los Gatos, CA. 2 of them are based in Los Gatos; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Los Gatos are open 24/7?
16 ranked septic service companies in Los Gatos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Superior Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Los Gatos work on weekends?
35 of 44 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Superior Plumbing (#2) and Elite Rooter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Los Gatos septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated septic service companies in Los Gatos is 4.8★, with a median of 40 reviews. Elite Rooter has the most, 1,298 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Los Gatos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 septic service companies serving Los Gatos.
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