60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 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 Palmetto, FL (2026)
33 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Palmetto: Southern Sanitary Systems Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Richard's Plumbing & Electric, 2,358 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Palmetto septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Palmetto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (361) | Sarasota, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (588) | Sarasota, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Local Plumber of Sarasota | 57 | 4.9★ (257) | Bradenton, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Flow Pros Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (1,943) | St. Petersburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Apex Plumbing - Pipelining, Leak and Drain Repair in St. Petersburg FL | 56 | 4.9★ (818) | St. Petersburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Richard's Plumbing & Electric | 56 | 4.9★ (2,358) | Bradenton, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | John P Steyer Septic | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Sarasota, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cody’s Reliable Grease Trap Services | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Pinellas Park, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (14) | Bradenton, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Saint Pete Plumbing LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (818) | St. Petersburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 33 best septic service companies in Palmetto, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sarasota, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,943 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 818 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,358 Google reviews, the most in Palmetto.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 818 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Plumbing By Paul
Based in St. Petersburg, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 820 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Blue Septic
Based in Bradenton, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Sewer Squad
Based in St. Petersburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 33 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LT Plumbing LLC | 51 | 4.6★ (117) | In Palmetto |
| 27 | Blue Septic Tank Services Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 28 | MassFlo Plumbing & Gas | 50 | 5.0★ (155) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of St. Petersburg | 50 | 4.7★ (79) | 21 mi |
| 30 | KABAM Plumbing Services | 49 | 5.0★ (119) | 19 mi |
| 31 | 1st Call Sewer & Drain Services | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 32 | Tory Sewer Camera Inspection | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Hard Hat Construction & Remodeling & Septice | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
Also serving Palmetto
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aa Plus Plumbing & Septic Inc | 13 mi | |
| All Dung Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Quick Fix Septic | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Septic Services in Bradenton | 12 mi | |
| Sewer Monster | 19 mi |
How we ranked Palmetto septic service companies
We scored 33 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Palmetto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Palmetto, FL is Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer (#2) and Local Plumber of Sarasota (#3) follow. We ranked 33 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Palmetto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 septic service companies serving Palmetto, FL. 1 of them is based in Palmetto; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Palmetto are open 24/7?
14 ranked septic service companies in Palmetto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. (#1), Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer (#2) and Local Plumber of Sarasota (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Palmetto work on weekends?
20 of 33 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. (#1), Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer (#2) and Local Plumber of Sarasota (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palmetto septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated septic service companies in Palmetto is 4.9★, with a median of 68 reviews. Richard's Plumbing & Electric has the most, 2,358 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 Palmetto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palmetto 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 Palmetto
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 septic service companies serving Palmetto.
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