60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Malibu, CA (2026)
56 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 Malibu: Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Septic Tank Pumping SNL, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
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Most-reviewed: Bryco Plumbing, 528 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Malibu septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Malibu at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Los Angeles, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Septic Tank Pumping SNL | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Thousand Oaks, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bryco Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (528) | Woodland Hills, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | The Sewer Brothers Plumbing and Rooter - Top Rated Plumbers | 57 | 5.0★ (101) | Chatsworth, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sewer Inspections & Repairs Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (125) | Van Nuys, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Red Hat Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (479) | Sherman Oaks, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Septic Services of LA | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Westlake Village, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | THE DRAIN CO. | 56 | 4.9★ (434) | North Hills, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Richco Plumbing & Drain Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (181) | Camarillo, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Advanced Sanitation | 55 | 4.9★ (125) | Oxnard, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 56 best septic service companies in Malibu, 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 Thousand Oaks, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Woodland Hills, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews, the most in Malibu.
Based in Chatsworth, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based in Van Nuys, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based in Sherman Oaks, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews.
Based in Westlake Village, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in North Hills, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based in Camarillo, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based in Oxnard, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Encino, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Glendale, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Camarillo, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 354 Google reviews.
Based in Malibu
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Oxnard, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#16 Steamora CA
Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in North Hollywood, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 419 Google reviews.
Based in Simi Valley, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Calabasas, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Northridge, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#22 CRC Plumbing
Based in Thousand Oaks, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based in North Hills, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Encino, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 56 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Malibu
20 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&B Malibu Plumbing, Heating & Electrical | In Malibu | |
| Anytime plumbing and sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Coblentz Plumbing & Sewer Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Darrell Roy Enterprises Inc. / Michael Roy | 7 mi | |
| Elite Rooter Los Angeles | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Flex Sanitation | 13 mi | |
| G.D. Robinson | 12 mi | |
| Hector TM Plumbing - Sewer Line Replacement, Water Heater Repair, Sewer Service & Plumbing Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| HUTCH & SON'S Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Los Angeles Septic Service & Drain Clean | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Malibu Septic, Inc. | In Malibu | |
| McDermott Plumbing & Pumping | In Malibu | |
| Plumbing Center Bonded Sewer Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Septic Tank Pumping | Grease Trap Pumping | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Sewer Flow Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Sewer Line Video Inspection Company Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sewer Spy | 14 mi | |
| SewerConnect Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Topanga Soils and Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Valley Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Malibu septic service companies
We scored 56 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Malibu?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Malibu, CA is Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Septic Tank Pumping SNL (#2) and Bryco Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 56 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Malibu?
ContractorsRanked ranks 56 septic service companies serving Malibu, CA. 1 of them is based in Malibu; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Malibu are open 24/7?
32 ranked septic service companies in Malibu post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping (#1), Septic Tank Pumping SNL (#2) and Bryco Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Malibu work on weekends?
46 of 56 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michael Penta Septic Tank Pumping (#1), Septic Tank Pumping SNL (#2) and Bryco Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Malibu septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated septic service companies in Malibu is 5.0★, with a median of 27 reviews. Bryco Plumbing has the most, 528 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 Malibu count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Malibu 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 Malibu
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 56 septic service companies serving Malibu.
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