60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews, the most in Lower West Side.
Best Septic Service Companies in Lower West Side, IL (2026)
238 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 Lower West Side: J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J Sewer & Drain Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 238.
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Most-reviewed: Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing and Sewer, 1,423 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 238 ranked after J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
238 Lower West Side septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 143 are open 24/7, 185 open Saturdays and 153 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 238 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in West Town ranking. See Septic service companies in West Town
Top 10 septic service companies in Lower West Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 60 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J Sewer & Drain Plumbing | 59 | 4.9★ (275) | Chicago, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts | 58 | 4.9★ (327) | Brookfield, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Elmhurst, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (700) | Evanston, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.7★ (247) | Chicago, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 58 | 4.8★ (1,107) | Downers Grove, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Brilliant Plumbers: Sewage, Sump Pumps And Sewer | 57 | 5.0★ (375) | Chicago Ridge, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | J Sewer & Drain Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (98) | Chicago, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 238 best septic service companies in Lower West Side, 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 Chicago, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based in Elmhurst, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Evanston, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Downers Grove, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,107 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago Ridge, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lyons, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 282 Google reviews.
Based in Hinsdale, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.
Based in Lyons, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Tinley Park, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,423 Google reviews.
Based in Skokie, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Addison, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Northbrook, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Franklin Park, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Wheeling, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgeview, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
How we ranked Lower West Side septic service companies
We scored 238 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Lower West Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Lower West Side, IL is J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts (#3) follow. We ranked 238 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Lower West Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 238 septic service companies serving Lower West Side, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Lower West Side are open 24/7?
143 ranked septic service companies in Lower West Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#1), J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Lower West Side work on weekends?
185 of 238 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 153 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#1), J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (#2) and Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lower West Side septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 238 rated septic service companies in Lower West Side is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain has the most, 3,004 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 Lower West Side count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 238 septic service companies serving Lower West Side.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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