60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 48 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, VA (2026)
25 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Richmond: Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company, CR Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Atlee Sewage Disposal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
- 5
Most-reviewed: C&W Hanover Septic, Well & Plumbing, 1,374 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Richmond septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company | 60 | 4.3★ (48) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Atlee Sewage Disposal | 59 | 4.9★ (31) | Mechanicsville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA | 58 | 4.9★ (656) | Tuckahoe, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Zoom Drain | 58 | 4.9★ (142) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | C&W Hanover Septic, Well & Plumbing | 57 | 5.0★ (1,374) | Mechanicsville, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (576) | Brandermill, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Smith Co Plumbing LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (112) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ASAP Waste Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Meadowbrook, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Old Dominion Onsite, Inc. | 55 | 4.4★ (31) | Ashland, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stamie E Lyttle | 55 | 4.2★ (32) | Richmond | — | — |
The 25 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 Mechanicsville, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Zoom Drain
Based in Richmond
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,374 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 576 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meadowbrook, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Stamie E Lyttle
Based in Richmond
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 L&M Septic LLC
Based in Petersburg, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ 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 Richmond
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Well drilling contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petersburg, 25 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colonial Heights, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Richmond
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Septic LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| C & W Hanover Septic & Rooter | In Richmond | |
| Commonwealth Waste Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Gam Septic Maintenance Providers | 14 mi | |
| Henrico Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Johnston Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Johnston Septic Services | 6 mi | |
| Knee Deep Septic | 2 mi | |
| R.J. Tilley Plumbing & Remodeling | 10 mi | |
| Thompson Septic Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Watson Jr M K | 14 mi |
How we ranked Richmond septic service companies
We scored 25 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.
| 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, VA is Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Atlee Sewage Disposal (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA (#3) follow. We ranked 25 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 septic service companies serving Richmond, VA. 6 of them are based in Richmond; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 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?
6 ranked septic service companies in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company (#1), Atlee Sewage Disposal (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA (#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 25 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brockwell's Septic & Service, A Wind River Company (#1), Atlee Sewage Disposal (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond, VA (#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 25 rated septic service companies in Richmond is 4.6★, with a median of 29 reviews. C&W Hanover Septic, Well & Plumbing has the most, 1,374 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 25 septic service companies serving Richmond.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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