58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Peterborough, ON (2026)
15 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 Peterborough: Clancy’s Septic Services Ltd, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Doyle Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Doyle Home Services, 437 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Peterborough septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Peterborough at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clancy’s Septic Services Ltd | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Peterborough | — | Overall |
| 2 | Wally's Flower Wagon | 58 | 4.8★ (72) | Peterborough | — | — |
| 3 | Doyle Home Services | 56 | 4.3★ (437) | Cobourg, 12 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Landcor Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | Peterborough | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Johnson Septic Service Ltd. | 51 | 4.7★ (26) | Prince Edward, 26 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Trent Hills Septic Services | 51 | 5.0★ (37) | Prince Edward, 37 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Courtice Septic | 51 | 4.9★ (29) | Port Hope, 33 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Greenwood Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | Peterborough | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Leahy Excavation Inc | 47 | 4.8★ (4) | Peterborough | — | — |
| 10 | Birchview Excavating | 47 | 5.0★ (7) | Peterborough | — | — |
The 15 best septic service companies in Peterborough, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Peterborough
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 12 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 437 Google reviews, the most in Peterborough.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prince Edward, 26 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prince Edward, 37 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 33 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Peterborough
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 38 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindsay, 30 km away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindsay, 34 km away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 38 km away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Peterborough
15 more septic service companies within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Way Contracting Svc | 40 km | |
| Calder Andy Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Cardinal Plumbing Electric & Septic - Kawartha | 36 km | |
| Chad Hope Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Earth 8 Solutions | In Peterborough | |
| FirstClass Plumbing Peterborough | In Peterborough | |
| Honeywagon Disposal & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Laurenson Sewer Service | 34 km | |
| Northumberld Septic Repairs | 38 km | |
| Septic Services Peterborough | In Peterborough | |
| Shamrock Septic Service | In Peterborough | |
| Shaw-Davis Septic & Bulkwater | 36 km | |
| SwiftDrain Plumbers Cobourg | 39 km | |
| TerraTrax Building Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Young Co Septic Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 36 km |
How we ranked Peterborough septic service companies
We scored 15 Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Peterborough?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Peterborough, ON is Clancy’s Septic Services Ltd with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. Wally's Flower Wagon (#2) and Doyle Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 15 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Peterborough?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 septic service companies serving Peterborough, ON. 7 of them are based in Peterborough; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Peterborough are open 24/7?
2 ranked septic service companies in Peterborough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Doyle Home Services (#3) and Landcor Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Peterborough work on weekends?
4 of 15 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Doyle Home Services (#3), Landcor Excavating (#4) and Greenwood Excavating (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Peterborough septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated septic service companies in Peterborough is 5.0★, with a median of 20 reviews. Doyle Home Services has the most, 437 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Peterborough count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Peterborough city centre, 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 Peterborough
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 septic service companies serving Peterborough.
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