61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in McAllen, TX (2026)
22 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in McAllen: South Texas Septic & Grease Cleaning Service, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV, 1,034 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 McAllen septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in McAllen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Texas Septic & Grease Cleaning Service | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | McAllen | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ST Sanitation | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | McAllen | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV | 59 | 4.8★ (1,034) | Edinburg, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | F & J Septic Tanks and Services | 58 | 4.6★ (18) | McAllen | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Garcia Septic Tank | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | McAllen | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ace's Septic Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | McAllen | — | — |
| 7 | Zuniga's Septic Service | 56 | 5.0★ (37) | Edinburg, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | R&R Vacuum Truck Service | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | McAllen | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | 1-P Grease Trap & Septic Services LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | McAllen | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Gonzalez Septic Tanks | 55 | 4.7★ (7) | McAllen | Sat | — |
The 22 best septic service companies in McAllen, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in McAllen
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,034 Google reviews, the most in McAllen.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 JLR Septic Tanks
Based in Palmview, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pharr, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palmview, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving McAllen
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA5 Backhoe service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| GBS Get Tanked | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Gomez Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (1) | In McAllen |
| Griffin Industries Inc | 14 mi | |
| Leo's Septic Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mata's Septic Tanks | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Professional Clean | In McAllen | |
| Rosales Septic Tank Cleaning | In McAllen |
How we ranked McAllen septic service companies
We scored 22 McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in McAllen?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in McAllen, TX is South Texas Septic & Grease Cleaning Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ST Sanitation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#3) follow. We ranked 22 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in McAllen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 septic service companies serving McAllen, TX. 9 of them are based in McAllen; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in McAllen are open 24/7?
5 ranked septic service companies in McAllen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are South Texas Septic & Grease Cleaning Service (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#3) and F & J Septic Tanks and Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in McAllen work on weekends?
16 of 22 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are South Texas Septic & Grease Cleaning Service (#1), ST Sanitation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do McAllen septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated septic service companies in McAllen is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services - Upper RGV has the most, 1,034 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 McAllen count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the McAllen 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 McAllen
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 septic service companies serving McAllen.
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