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Best Septic Service Companies in Palm Desert, CA (2026)

14 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 Palm Desert: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,109 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

14 Palm Desert septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in Indio ranking. See Septic service companies in Indio

Top 10 septic service companies in Palm Desert at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Palm Desert at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert584.7★ (239)Palm Desert24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,109)Desert Hot Springs, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.6★ (968)Palm Springs, 12 mi away24/7—
4Espinoza Septic tank Service574.7★ (43)Hemet, 19 mi away24/7—
5No Limit Sewer Solutions565.0★ (61)Moreno Valley, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Sanco Pumping Service564.3★ (12)Indio, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Plumbing Experts Sewer and Drain, LLC554.6★ (33)Cathedral City, 5 mi away24/7—
8Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc554.7★ (122)Cathedral City, 7 mi away24/7—
9GR Plumbing555.0★ (43)Coachella, 4 mi away24/7—
10Ballinger Septic543.7★ (3)Rancho Mirage, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 14 best septic service companies in Palm Desert, 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.

  10. #10 Ballinger Septic

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    40101 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Ballinger Septic(760) 861-4382

  12. #12 Desert Sewer Supply

    Based in Thousand Palms, 7 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    72270 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
    View profile for Desert Sewer Supply(760) 343-2231

  13. #13 DND PLUMBING

    Based in Yucca Valley, 18 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for DND PLUMBING(760) 574-4312

How we ranked Palm Desert septic service companies

We scored 14 Palm Desert 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Palm Desert data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Palm Desert: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Palm Desert?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Palm Desert, CA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 239 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 14 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Palm Desert?

ContractorsRanked ranks 14 septic service companies serving Palm Desert, CA. 1 of them is based in Palm Desert; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Palm Desert are open 24/7?

8 ranked septic service companies in Palm Desert post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Palm Desert work on weekends?

11 of 14 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Palm Desert septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated septic service companies in Palm Desert is 4.7★, with a median of 43 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,109 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Palm Desert count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 septic service companies serving Palm Desert.

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