60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 968 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Palm Springs, CA (2026)
20 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 Springs: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 968 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,109 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Palm Springs septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Palm Springs at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.6★ (968) | Palm Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,109) | Desert Hot Springs, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | S & G Pumping Service | 59 | 4.0★ (16) | Palm Springs | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Action Pumping Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (815) | Yucca Valley, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lanik Septic Services | 56 | 4.6★ (50) | Palm Springs | — | — |
| 6 | Hammer Plumbing & Pumping, Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (122) | Cathedral City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Plumbing Experts Sewer and Drain, LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (33) | Cathedral City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Palm Desert | 55 | 4.7★ (239) | Palm Desert, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sanco Pumping Service | 54 | 4.3★ (12) | Indio, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | GR Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Coachella, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 20 best septic service companies in Palm Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,109 Google reviews, the most in Palm Springs.
Based in Palm Springs
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Yucca Valley, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Palm Springs
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Cathedral City, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in Cathedral City, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Palm Desert, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Indio, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#10 GR Plumbing
Based in Coachella, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Moreno Valley, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#12 DND PLUMBING
Based in Yucca Valley, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#13 Ballinger Septic
Based in Rancho Mirage, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Beaumont, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hemet, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based in Thousand Palms, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jacinto, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Yucca Valley, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jacinto, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#20 WS Plumbing Inc
Based in Yucca Valley, 21 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 70 Google reviews.
Also serving Palm Springs
12 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 Cesspool Service, Inc. | 5 mi | |
| A-1 Cesspool Services Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| A-1 Plumbing & Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Discount Plumbing Sewer & Drain | 11 mi | |
| Drain and Sewer Pro, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Hi-Desert Sewer Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | In Palm Springs | |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 12 mi | |
| Sewer & Septic Pros Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Solomon engineering | 12 mi | |
| TP water and septic tanks | 25 mi | |
| Valle Vista Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Palm Springs septic service companies
We scored 20 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Palm Springs?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Palm Springs, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 968 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and S & G Pumping Service (#3) follow. We ranked 20 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Palm Springs?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 septic service companies serving Palm Springs, CA. 3 of them are based in Palm Springs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Palm Springs are open 24/7?
10 ranked septic service companies in Palm Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and S & G Pumping Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Palm Springs work on weekends?
12 of 20 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and S & G Pumping Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palm Springs septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated septic service companies in Palm Springs is 4.7★, with a median of 52 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 Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palm Springs 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 Springs
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 septic service companies serving Palm Springs.
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