60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Painesville, OH (2026)
41 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Painesville: Sewer Cleaning Company, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sewer Cleaning Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Elie's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, 1,652 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Painesville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 41 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Mentor ranking. See Septic service companies in Mentor
Top 10 septic service companies in Painesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 60 | 4.9★ (118) | Painesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 58 | 4.9★ (297) | Eastlake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 58 | 5.0★ (224) | Pepper Pike, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Nicholas & Son Septic Tank | 56 | 4.6★ (22) | Mentor, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Elie's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (1,652) | Cleveland Heights, 22 mi away | Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric | 55 | 4.9★ (1,041) | Beachwood, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 55 | 4.9★ (81) | Highland Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr Sewer Rooter | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Painesville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Power Flush Solutions Sewer & Drain | 54 | 5.0★ (67) | Euclid, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | North Coast Aeration Systems | 54 | 4.3★ (17) | Painesville | — | — |
The 41 best septic service companies in Painesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eastlake, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pepper Pike, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,652 Google reviews, the most in Painesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,041 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Heights, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Painesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Painesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Arc & Earth, LLC
Based in Warren, 11 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 Cleveland, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Wolcott Septic
Based in Chardon, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Willoughby, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chardon, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Painesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eastlake, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashtabula, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Willoughby, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chardon, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Painesville septic service companies
We scored 41 Painesville 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 Painesville 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 Painesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Painesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Painesville, OH is Sewer Cleaning Company with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Sewer Cleaning Company (#3) follow. We ranked 41 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Painesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 septic service companies serving Painesville, OH. 4 of them are based in Painesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Painesville are open 24/7?
16 ranked septic service companies in Painesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sewer Cleaning Company (#1), Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Sewer Cleaning Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Painesville work on weekends?
18 of 41 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sewer Cleaning Company (#1), Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Sewer Cleaning Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Painesville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated septic service companies in Painesville is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Elie's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain has the most, 1,652 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Painesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Painesville 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 Painesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 septic service companies serving Painesville.
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