57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 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 Orinda, CA (2026)
57 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Orinda: Hydroworks Plumbing, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A-1 Septic Tank Service Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 57.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Caccia Home Services, 1,910 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 Orinda septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 57 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Orinda at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydroworks Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (27) | Hayward, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | El Sobrante Sewer Repair | 57 | 5.0★ (118) | El Sobrante, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (931) | San Francisco, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | A-1 Septic Tank Service Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (34) | Hayward, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | JNJ Rooter and Plumbing LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (261) | Alamo, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Caccia Home Services | 55 | 4.9★ (1,910) | Burlingame, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | All Hayward Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Hayward, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Tri-Valley | 54 | 4.8★ (271) | San Ramon, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | GTO. Plumbing and rooter | 54 | 4.9★ (59) | Richmond, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Michael Gardner Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (94) | San Lorenzo, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 57 best septic service companies in Orinda, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in El Sobrante, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 931 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alamo, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlingame, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,910 Google reviews, the most in Orinda.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 271 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Lorenzo, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Mateo, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,648 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alamo, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Discovery Bay, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ 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 San Mateo, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Leandro, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South San Francisco, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 486 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 57 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Orinda
18 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 Rapid Rooter | 7 mi | |
| American Eagle Plumbing & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Antioch Sewer Services | 22 mi | |
| Bay Area Restaurant Services LLC | 10 mi | |
| Carlos' Petaluma Septic Services | 22 mi | |
| Castro Valley's H & R Plumbing - Plumbing Sewer Repair and Installation, Drain Cleaner | 17 mi | |
| Ernie's Plumbing & Sewer Services | 8 mi | |
| Evenflow sewer repair - Concord | 10 mi | |
| North Bay Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Quick Fix Septic | 16 mi | |
| Rooterman Drain & Sewer Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| SDR Plumbing And Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Septic Services in Oakland | 7 mi | |
| Sequoia Septic Tank Services | 19 mi | |
| Sewer & Drain Masters | 11 mi | |
| Sewer Master | 18 mi | |
| Sewer Rat Plumbing | 22 mi | |
| Sewerinspections | 11 mi |
How we ranked Orinda septic service companies
We scored 57 Orinda 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 Orinda 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 Orinda: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Orinda?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Orinda, CA is Hydroworks Plumbing with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. El Sobrante Sewer Repair (#2) and Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 57 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Orinda?
ContractorsRanked ranks 57 septic service companies serving Orinda, CA. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Orinda are open 24/7?
31 ranked septic service companies in Orinda post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hydroworks Plumbing (#1), A-1 Septic Tank Service Inc (#4) and JNJ Rooter and Plumbing LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Orinda work on weekends?
41 of 57 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hydroworks Plumbing (#1), El Sobrante Sewer Repair (#2) and Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Orinda septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated septic service companies in Orinda is 4.8★, with a median of 31 reviews. Caccia Home Services has the most, 1,910 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Orinda count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Orinda 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 Orinda
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 septic service companies serving Orinda.
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