60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Richmond, KY (2026)
24 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Richmond: Flow Pro Septic, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY, 1,118 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Richmond septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flow Pro Septic | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY | 60 | 4.8★ (522) | Richmond | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Haggard Septic Solutions LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Winchester, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A & A Sanitation | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | Richmond | — | — |
| 5 | Newton Septic Tank Service | 58 | 4.6★ (24) | Richmond | — | — |
| 6 | Chris Sharon Water & Sewer Service LLC | 57 | 3.8★ (18) | Richmond | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY | 55 | 4.8★ (1,118) | Lexington, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing and Septic Pumping 15 Years in Business | 55 | 4.2★ (9) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sewer and Drain Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Berea, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Doctor Rooter Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (113) | Berea, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 24 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.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 522 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 371 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Danville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Sterling, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 22 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Sewer and Drain LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| C.T. Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Hensley Septic Tanks | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mercer Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 21 mi | |
| Nichols Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| surgeon plumbing heating and cooling and sewer drain cleaning | 22 mi |
How we ranked Richmond septic service companies
We scored 24 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 2, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Richmond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Richmond, KY is Flow Pro Septic with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY (#2) and Haggard Septic Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 septic service companies serving Richmond, KY. 7 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond are open 24/7?
12 ranked septic service companies in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Flow Pro Septic (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY (#2) and Haggard Septic Solutions LLC (#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?
18 of 24 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Flow Pro Septic (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY (#2) and Haggard Septic Solutions LLC (#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 24 rated septic service companies in Richmond is 5.0★, with a median of 24 reviews. Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY has the most, 1,118 reviews, and ranks #7. 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
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 septic service companies serving Richmond.
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