Ranked #1 in Northbrook
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most in Northbrook.
Best Septic Service Companies in Northbrook, IL (2026)
215 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 Northbrook: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S and J Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 215.
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Most-reviewed: S and J Plumbing & Sewer, 3,937 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 215 ranked after ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
215 Northbrook septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 130 are open 24/7, 167 open Saturdays and 135 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 215 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Northbrook at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 61 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 60 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (751) | Northbrook | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | BMW Plumbing & Sewer | 59 | 4.9★ (384) | Deerfield, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Capps Plumbing & Sewer Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (1,332) | Wheeling, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.7★ (496) | Northbrook | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer | 58 | 5.0★ (1,064) | Lake Bluff, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic | 58 | 4.9★ (1,127) | Crystal Lake, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Sewer & Drain Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (242) | Skokie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 57 | 4.8★ (549) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 215 best septic service companies in Northbrook, 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 Arlington Heights, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews.
Based in Northbrook
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Deerfield, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Wheeling, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews.
Based in Northbrook
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lake Bluff, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Crystal Lake, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Evanston, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lincolnshire, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,148 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews.
Based in Skokie, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elmhurst, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Skokie, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Wilmette, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Wheeling, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Highland Park, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Addison, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Evanston, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Des Plaines, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Round Lake, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,290 Google reviews.
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 215 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Northbrook
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 Better Plumber & Sewer Company Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Acme Plumbing & Sewer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Cascade Plumbing and Sewer - Local Plumbers in River Grove, IL | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Drain 911 Plumbing and Sewer Rodding | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Guenther Plumbing & Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| HQ Plumbing and Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Illinois American Plumbing and Sewer LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Illinois Sewer & Drain Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| JAM Plumbing & Sewers | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Just Drains Plumbing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Midwest Hydro Jetting And Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Neptune Sewer Services Sludge | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Open-Drains | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Raudel And Son Serna Plumbing, Sewer, And Water | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Sewertech Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Speed Plumbing Sewer and Drainage Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Stay Dry Sewers | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| The Septic Tank Guys | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Viasa Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. | 6 mi |
How we ranked Northbrook septic service companies
We scored 215 Northbrook 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 Northbrook 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 Northbrook: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Northbrook?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Northbrook, IL is ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 215 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Northbrook?
ContractorsRanked ranks 215 septic service companies serving Northbrook, IL. 3 of them are based in Northbrook; 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 Northbrook are open 24/7?
130 ranked septic service companies in Northbrook post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Northbrook work on weekends?
167 of 215 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 135 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#1), S and J Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Northbrook septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 215 rated septic service companies in Northbrook is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 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 Northbrook count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Northbrook 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 Northbrook
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 215 septic service companies serving Northbrook.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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