67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,146 Google reviews, the most in Portage.
Best Septic Service Companies in Portage, MI (2026)
13 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 Portage: Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 2,146 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 5 Guys Drain & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Modern Septic and Sewer, 229 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked after Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Portage septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Portage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services | 67 | 5.0★ (2,146) | Kalamazoo, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 5 Guys Drain & Sewer | 58 | 5.0★ (39) | Portage | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Modern Septic and Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (229) | Kalamazoo, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kalamazoo | 57 | 4.9★ (216) | Kalamazoo, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Vics Septic Tank Service | 56 | 4.9★ (17) | Portage | — | — |
| 6 | Suburban Tank Company | 55 | 3.6★ (10) | Kalamazoo, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Richards Sewer and Septic Service Inc | 55 | 4.2★ (46) | Portage | — | — |
| 8 | Kalamazoo Excavation and Septic | 53 | 4.9★ (133) | Kalamazoo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Weston Septic | 53 | 4.8★ (19) | Kalamazoo, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Rooter-Man | 51 | 4.8★ (28) | Battle Creek, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 13 best septic service companies in Portage, 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 Portage
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews.
Based in Portage
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Kalamazoo, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Portage
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kalamazoo, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#10 Rooter-Man
Based in Battle Creek, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Battle Creek, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 170 Google reviews.
Based in Three Rivers, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Also serving Portage
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aarons Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 24 mi | |
| Champion Septic | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Coe's Drain Cleaning Specialists Plumbing & Septic Services | 5 mi | |
| Drain & Sewer Cleaning | 6 mi | |
| Kalamazoo Plumbing Now | 5 mi | |
| Rizor Excavating & Underground LLC | 23 mi |
How we ranked Portage septic service companies
We scored 13 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Portage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Portage, MI is Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,146 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 5 Guys Drain & Sewer (#2) and Modern Septic and Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 13 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Portage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 septic service companies serving Portage, MI. 3 of them are based in Portage; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Portage are open 24/7?
5 ranked septic service companies in Portage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services (#1), 5 Guys Drain & Sewer (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kalamazoo (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Portage work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services (#1), 5 Guys Drain & Sewer (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kalamazoo (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portage septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated septic service companies in Portage is 4.9★, with a median of 39 reviews. Clean Earth Environmental Contracting Services has the most, 2,146 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 Portage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portage 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 Portage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 septic service companies serving Portage.
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