Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
21 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Oak Bay: Pacific Group Developments, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Victoria, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Victoria, 195 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #3.
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21 Oak Bay septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Group Developments | 57 | 4.9★ (53) | Victoria, 6 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BC Underground Inc Septic and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (33) | Victoria, 7 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Victoria | 56 | 4.1★ (195) | Victoria, 6 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Canadian Sewage Solutions Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (65) | Langford, 15 km away | — | — |
| 5 | True Water Septic Limited | 55 | 5.0★ (47) | Victoria, 38 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Western Wastewater Systems | 53 | 4.7★ (26) | Victoria, 31 km away | Sat | — |
| 7 | JRSC Ltd. | 53 | 4.1★ (14) | Victoria, 7 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Mike's Septic and Environmental Services Ltd. | 52 | 5.0★ (23) | North Cowichan, 30 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Mike's Septic and Environmental Services Ltd | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | North Cowichan, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Arrow Septic Tank | 50 | 3.6★ (24) | Port Angeles, 39 km away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 7 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 6 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 195 Google reviews, the most in Oak Bay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langford, 15 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 38 km away
Ranked #5 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 Victoria, 31 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 7 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 30 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 39 km away
Ranked #9 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 Port Angeles, 39 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 15 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 16 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo, 25 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 39 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 40 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 38 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 39 km away
Ranked #17 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 Port Angeles, 38 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 40 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Port Angeles, 38 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 39 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
10 more septic service companies within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BC underground inc | 23 km | |
| Big Digem Excavating Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 40 km |
| Complete Septic Solutions | 17 km | |
| Emco Waterworks | 5.0★ (2) | 16 km |
| Island Environmental Consulting | 16 km | |
| Lucas Drainage and sewer | 15 km | |
| Mr. Baker's Plumbing | 19 km | |
| SP Pump & Tanks - Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 km |
| WCOWMA Onsite Wastewater Management Association | 3.0★ (2) | 7 km |
| Western Wastewater Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 16 km |
We scored 21 Oak Bay 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 Oak Bay 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 |