61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Madison, AL (2026)
48 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Madison: Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Around the Clock Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville, 2,803 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Madison septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Madison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service | 61 | 4.9★ (145) | Athens, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Around the Clock Plumbing | 60 | 5.0★ (2,068) | Huntsville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (2,444) | Decatur, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville | 59 | 4.9★ (2,803) | Huntsville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Aardvark Septic Services | 59 | 4.9★ (115) | Athens, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Septic Pros LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Huntsville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | North Alabama Septic, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Athens, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Watson Septic LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Huntsville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Scott Plumbing LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (1,220) | Huntsville, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Greenbrier Septic Tank | 56 | 3.5★ (15) | Madison | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 48 best septic service companies in Madison, 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 Huntsville, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,068 Google reviews.
Based in Decatur, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,444 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,803 Google reviews, the most in Madison.
Based in Athens, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Athens, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,220 Google reviews.
Based in Madison
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Madison
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 822 Google reviews.
Based in Huntsville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Athens, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Arab, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Decatur, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 357 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Harvest, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#21 Sep-Tek
Based in Huntsville, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Huntsville, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#23 DrainPro Express
Based in Decatur, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based in Athens, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
All 48 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Madison
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 1 SANITATION | 4 mi | |
| Alabama Pumper | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| ART Locating | In Madison | |
| Cora Environmental | 10 mi | |
| GW Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J H Standridge & Son Septic | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J.R. Outdoor Solutions | 24 mi | |
| Jeff Brown's Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Madison |
| McCormick AG Service, LLC | 23 mi | |
| Precision plumbing pro services | 14 mi | |
| The Home Depot | 4.3★ (1,780) | In Madison |
How we ranked Madison septic service companies
We scored 48 Madison 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 2, 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Madison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Madison, AL is Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Around the Clock Plumbing (#2) and Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 48 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Madison?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 septic service companies serving Madison, AL. 3 of them are based in Madison; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Madison are open 24/7?
21 ranked septic service companies in Madison post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#1), Around the Clock Plumbing (#2) and Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Madison work on weekends?
31 of 48 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Don Thomas Construction & Septic Service (#1), Around the Clock Plumbing (#2) and Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Septic, Electrical (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Madison septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated septic service companies in Madison is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Huntsville has the most, 2,803 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Madison 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 Madison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 septic service companies serving Madison.
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