30 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portsmouth: A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 4,814 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Powell's Plumbing & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach, 1,275 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 30 ranked after A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters; ranked #6.
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30 Portsmouth septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters | 63 | 4.8★ (4,814) | Virginia Beach, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Powell's Plumbing & Air | 59 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Norfolk, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Virginia Pump and Motor Co. Inc. | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | Portsmouth | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Drain Masters Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (771) | Virginia Beach, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Miller's Services | 57 | 4.9★ (108) | Virginia Beach, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach | 57 | 4.9★ (1,275) | Virginia Beach, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Brown Plumbing & Septic LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (52) | Chesapeake, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Norfolk | 56 | 4.9★ (120) | Chesapeake, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters | 55 | 4.9★ (164) | Virginia Beach, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | HAMPTON ROADS SEPTIC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Hampton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Portsmouth
Based in Virginia Beach, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,814 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Virginia Beach, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 771 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 151 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 497 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A Hampton Roads Plumbing & Sewer | 47 | 3.7★ (69) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Wright's Septic Tank Services | 47 | 3.4★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Artis Septic Tank Cleaning Service | 46 | 2.6★ (36) | 14 mi |
| 29 | David Nelms Plumbing & Septic | 45 | 3.2★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Cassidy's Plumbing Co., Inc. | 40 | 3.2★ (88) | 17 mi |
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C.S. Hines Septic | 5 mi | |
| J & J Enterprises of Suffolk Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Kempton's Septic Services | 4.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Standard Plumbing Sewer & Drain - Virginia | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Stemmle Plumbing of Hampton Roads | 14 mi | |
| Suffolk Electrical and Plumbing | 21 mi | |
| VA Septic Solutions | 2 mi |
We scored 30 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 |