56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Pottsville, PA (2026)
6 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 Pottsville: Nuway Septic Tank Cleaning, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Merola Salvadore Main, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation, 31 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Pottsville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 septic service companies in Pottsville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuway Septic Tank Cleaning | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | Pottsville | — | Overall |
| 2 | Merola Salvadore Main | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Hazleton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation | 53 | 4.2★ (31) | Hazleton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Bane Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (15) | Tamaqua, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | AMP Mechanical LLC. | 47 | 4.7★ (18) | Hazleton, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Smith's Sewer & Drain | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | Hazleton, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best septic service companies in Pottsville, 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 Hazleton, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hazleton, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Pottsville.
Based in Tamaqua, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based in Hazleton, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based in Hazleton, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
How we ranked Pottsville septic service companies
We scored 6 Pottsville 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 Pottsville 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 Pottsville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Pottsville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Pottsville, PA is Nuway Septic Tank Cleaning with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews. Merola Salvadore Main (#2) and Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation (#3) follow. We ranked 6 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Pottsville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 septic service companies serving Pottsville, PA. 1 of them is based in Pottsville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Pottsville are open 24/7?
2 ranked septic service companies in Pottsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Merola Salvadore Main (#2) and Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Pottsville work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Merola Salvadore Main (#2) and Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pottsville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated septic service companies in Pottsville is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ray's Heating & Plumbing - Heat Repair Furnace Repair/Installation Boiler Repair/Installation has the most, 31 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 Pottsville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pottsville 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 Pottsville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 septic service companies serving Pottsville.
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