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Best Septic Service Companies in Richmond, IN (2026)

12 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Richmond: Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets, 58 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

12 Richmond septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.

Top 10 septic service companies in Richmond at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Richmond at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning634.7★ (73)Richmond24/7Overall
2Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets614.9★ (58)New Castle, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3A+ Sewer Drain & Septic604.5★ (8)Richmond24/7—
4Ka-boom Septic and Grease605.0★ (6)Richmond24/7—
5Miller's Sewer & Drain Services574.6★ (53)Richmond——
6Affordable Septic565.0★ (9)Middletown, 19 mi away24/7—
7K & K Excavating554.9★ (7)Connersville, 15 mi away24/7—
8Speedy Septic Service LLC544.7★ (31)Connersville, 19 mi away——
9Alliance Septic and Excavating LLC545.0★ (18)Trotwood, 24 mi away24/7—
10Miller Septic Services533.8★ (10)New Castle, 16 mi awaySat—

The 12 best septic service companies in Richmond, 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.

  7. #7 K & K Excavating

    Based in Connersville, 15 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1373 N Co Rd 325 E, Connersville, IN 47331
    View profile for K & K Excavating(765) 914-0228

  10. #10 Miller Septic Services

    Based in New Castle, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    157 W Harrison St, Hagerstown, IN 47346
    View profile for Miller Septic Services(765) 489-4764

Also serving Richmond

3 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.

Unranked septic service companies serving Richmond
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
KB Brown Septic Service LLC4.0★ (1)18 mi
LM Kettler Waterwell Drilling3.5★ (2)In Richmond
Stahl Excavation5.0★ (1)14 mi

How we ranked Richmond septic service companies

We scored 12 Richmond 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Richmond data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Richmond: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Richmond?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Richmond, IN is Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets (#2) and A+ Sewer Drain & Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 12 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Richmond?

ContractorsRanked ranks 12 septic service companies serving Richmond, IN. 4 of them are based in Richmond; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Richmond are open 24/7?

7 ranked septic service companies in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#1), Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets (#2) and A+ Sewer Drain & Septic (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Richmond work on weekends?

9 of 12 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning (#1), Doo-Dah's Septic and Portable Toilets (#2) and A+ Sewer Drain & Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Richmond septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 12 rated septic service companies in Richmond is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Farley's Sewer and Drain Cleaning has the most, 73 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 Richmond count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond 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 Richmond

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 septic service companies serving Richmond.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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