61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews, the most in Pinehurst.
Best Septic Service Companies in Pinehurst, NC (2026)
31 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 Pinehurst: John Cole's Plumbing Professionals, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): On Time Plumbing Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
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Most-reviewed: On Time Plumbing Inc., 613 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked after John Cole's Plumbing Professionals; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Pinehurst septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Pinehurst at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Cole's Plumbing Professionals | 61 | 4.9★ (632) | Aberdeen, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | On Time Plumbing Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (613) | Southern Pines, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | MARLIN - Septic Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Installation, and Repair | 60 | 4.8★ (188) | Pinehurst | — | — |
| 4 | Buffer Septic & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Pinehurst | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rob's Backhoe Services | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Aberdeen, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Septic And Grease Company | 57 | 4.8★ (119) | Fayetteville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (32) | Fayetteville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lock Plumbing | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Laurinburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | EFL Septic Services | 56 | 5.0★ (80) | Sanford, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Paul's Septic Tank Pumping | 56 | 4.7★ (16) | Pinehurst | — | — |
The 31 best septic service companies in Pinehurst, 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 Southern Pines, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews.
Based in Pinehurst
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Pinehurst
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Aberdeen, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fayetteville, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Laurinburg, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Sanford, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Pinehurst
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Winston-Salem, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Pinehurst
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Laurinburg, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Sanford, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#15 Septic Works
Based in Burlington, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Pinehurst
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based in Sanford, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Sanford, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#19 Madson Septic
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#20 Don Gaddy Septic
Based in Sanford, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Winterville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews.
Based in High Point, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fayetteville, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
All 31 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Nunnery's Pumping Services | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Shortys Septic LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Blackwater Solutions | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Goldston's Concrete and Septic Tanks, Inc. | 48 | 4.6★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 30 | J B Knight Grading & Septic | 46 | 3.7★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Coastal Carolina Plumbing of Washington | 42 | 4.1★ (8) | 22 mi |
Also serving Pinehurst
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Septic Tank | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Carolina Clean Wastewater | 22 mi | |
| Clean Flow Septic Solutions LLC | 24 mi |
How we ranked Pinehurst septic service companies
We scored 31 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Pinehurst?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Pinehurst, NC is John Cole's Plumbing Professionals with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. On Time Plumbing Inc. (#2) and MARLIN - Septic Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Installation, and Repair (#3) follow. We ranked 31 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Pinehurst?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 septic service companies serving Pinehurst, NC. 5 of them are based in Pinehurst; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Pinehurst are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Pinehurst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are John Cole's Plumbing Professionals (#1), On Time Plumbing Inc. (#2) and Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Pinehurst work on weekends?
17 of 31 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are John Cole's Plumbing Professionals (#1), On Time Plumbing Inc. (#2) and Buffer Septic & Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pinehurst septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated septic service companies in Pinehurst is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. John Cole's Plumbing Professionals has the most, 632 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Pinehurst count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 septic service companies serving Pinehurst.
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