60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews, the most in Princeton.
Best Septic Service Companies in Princeton, NJ (2026)
88 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 Princeton: Arrow Sewer and Drain, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J & D Plumbing & Heating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.
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Most-reviewed: J & D Plumbing & Heating, 722 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 88 ranked after Arrow Sewer and Drain; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Princeton septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 88 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Princeton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 60 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J & D Plumbing & Heating | 60 | 5.0★ (722) | Trenton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | AAA Septic Service LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (49) | Toms River, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | EcoFlow Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (93) | Philadelphia, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | AAA All Drains Septic Cleaning Co. | 58 | 4.6★ (28) | West Milford, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A Sewer Genie | 57 | 4.9★ (86) | Bedminster, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pristine Drain Cleaning Service, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | East Brunswick, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Albert Brown Septic Tank Service | 56 | 4.9★ (20) | Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Edison Sewer & Drain Service | 56 | 4.9★ (149) | Piscataway, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 24/7 Plumber NYCity Sewer & Drain cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (132) | Edgewater, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 88 best septic service companies in Princeton, 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 Trenton, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 722 Google reviews.
Based in Toms River, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Philadelphia, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in West Milford, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bedminster, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in East Brunswick, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Piscataway, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based in Edgewater, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews.
Based in Hatboro, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Princeton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Dayton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based in South Plainfield, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based in Princeton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Hopatcong, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based in Bloomfield, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Elmwood Park, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based in Keyport, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based in East Brunswick, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hopatcong, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Freehold, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in West Milford, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Edison, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 88 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Princeton
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Evans and Evans Sewer & Water Mains | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| All Clear septic inspections | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Apollo Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Arrow Sewer and Drain | 16 mi | |
| Bergen Utility Contracting | 14 mi | |
| Branvall Septic & Sewer Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Brunswick Site Solutions | In Princeton | |
| Budget Sewer Solutions - Drain Cleaning Service - Sewer Replacement Services - Underground Plumbing | 7 mi | |
| General Sewer Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Mannino Excavation & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Princeton |
| NJ Sewer & Drain Pro | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| North Brunswick Sewer & Drain | 14 mi | |
| North East Septic & Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Plainfield Sewer & Drain Corporation | 1.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Power Drain Sewer & Drain Clng | 7 mi | |
| Resolve Waterline & Sewer Replacement | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Rich's Heating & Sewer Services Inc | 14 mi | |
| South Brunswick Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| T.P. Trezza Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.1★ (1,138) | In Princeton |
How we ranked Princeton septic service companies
We scored 88 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Princeton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Princeton, NJ is Arrow Sewer and Drain with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J & D Plumbing & Heating (#2) and AAA Septic Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 88 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Princeton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 septic service companies serving Princeton, NJ. 2 of them are based in Princeton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Princeton are open 24/7?
36 ranked septic service companies in Princeton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), J & D Plumbing & Heating (#2) and AAA Septic Service LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Princeton work on weekends?
59 of 88 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), J & D Plumbing & Heating (#2) and AAA Septic Service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Princeton septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated septic service companies in Princeton is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Arrow Sewer and Drain has the most, 848 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 Princeton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Princeton 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 Princeton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 septic service companies serving Princeton.
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