Ranked #1 in Pittsburgh
Based in Pittsburgh
63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
32 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pittsburgh: Sewer Flow - Pittsburgh Sewer & Drain Specialists And Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DR Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC - Sewer Line & Plumbing Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Greater Pittsburgh Plumbing, 1,123 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Pittsburgh septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Pittsburgh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sewer Flow - Pittsburgh Sewer & Drain Specialists And Plumbing | 63 | 4.9★ (480) | Pittsburgh | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DR Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC - Sewer Line & Plumbing Repair | 61 | 5.0★ (165) | Pittsburgh | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bruckner Onsite | 59 | 5.0★ (88) | Washington, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Metz Plumbing & Sewer Lining LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (337) | Baldwin, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Greater Pittsburgh Plumbing | 58 | 4.7★ (1,123) | Franklin Park, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Hapchuk, A Wind River Company | 57 | 4.6★ (119) | Washington, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Steel City Plumbers | 57 | 4.8★ (159) | Carnegie, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Podobnik Sanitation | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Pittsburgh | — | — |
| 9 | A-1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists | 56 | 4.4★ (158) | McKeesport, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DAP Sewer and Drain | 56 | 4.3★ (36) | Pittsburgh | 24/7 | — |
The 32 best septic service companies in Pittsburgh, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pittsburgh
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,123 Google reviews, the most in Pittsburgh.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carnegie, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McKeesport, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brighton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Hills, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKeesport, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Saint Clair, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranberry Township, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Crafton, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Mifflin, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Mr John
Based in Pittsburgh
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Home4Sure
Based in Upper Saint Clair, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Jeannette, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Hills, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allison Park, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 32 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bakerstown Septic Services | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Vanscoy Plumbing & Sewer Cleaning | 47 | 4.6★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Allegheny Sewer and Plumbing | 46 | 4.7★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Dave Campbell Plumbing | 46 | 3.9★ (49) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Halas Professional Sewer | 43 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Pro Plumbing and heating LLC | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 32 | Bob's Plumbing & Excavating, Inc. | 41 | 4.5★ (11) | 24 mi |
Also serving Pittsburgh
14 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 Sewer Cleaning Specialists | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| A Affordable Sanitation | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Advanced Treatment Inc. | 13 mi | |
| Bakerstown Septic Services | 24 mi | |
| Bufalini Sewer & Drain | 19 mi | |
| Mister Sewer, Plumbing & HVAC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Muir Excavating LLC | 16 mi | |
| Pittsburgh Septic Tank | In Pittsburgh | |
| Podobnik Septic Services & Excavating | In Pittsburgh | |
| Reliable HomeWorks | 5.0★ (2) | In Pittsburgh |
| Rino Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Pittsburgh |
| Rooter-Man | 3.7★ (3) | In Pittsburgh |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.9★ (1,185) | In Pittsburgh |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (1,650) | In Pittsburgh |
How we ranked Pittsburgh septic service companies
We scored 32 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Pittsburgh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Pittsburgh, PA is Sewer Flow - Pittsburgh Sewer & Drain Specialists And Plumbing with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 480 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DR Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC - Sewer Line & Plumbing Repair (#2) and Bruckner Onsite (#3) follow. We ranked 32 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Pittsburgh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 septic service companies serving Pittsburgh, PA. 6 of them are based in Pittsburgh; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Pittsburgh are open 24/7?
16 ranked septic service companies in Pittsburgh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sewer Flow - Pittsburgh Sewer & Drain Specialists And Plumbing (#1), DR Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC - Sewer Line & Plumbing Repair (#2) and Bruckner Onsite (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Pittsburgh work on weekends?
22 of 32 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sewer Flow - Pittsburgh Sewer & Drain Specialists And Plumbing (#1), DR Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC - Sewer Line & Plumbing Repair (#2) and Bruckner Onsite (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pittsburgh septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated septic service companies in Pittsburgh is 4.7★, with a median of 36 reviews. Greater Pittsburgh Plumbing has the most, 1,123 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Pittsburgh count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 septic service companies serving Pittsburgh.
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