57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews, the most in River Falls.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in River Falls, WI (2026)
19 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in River Falls: Ron the Sewer Rat, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apostle Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Ultimate Drain Services Inc, 530 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked after Ron the Sewer Rat; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 River Falls septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in River Falls at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron the Sewer Rat | 57 | 5.0★ (4,531) | Eagan, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Apostle Septic Service | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Stillwater, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Darrell's Septic Service, Inc. | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | River Falls | — | — |
| 4 | Ultimate Drain Services Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (530) | Maplewood, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Bell Excavating, INC. | 53 | 5.0★ (17) | Stillwater, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Saint Croix Sewer Service, Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (26) | Hastings, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Meyer Sewer Service | 52 | 4.8★ (22) | Saint Paul, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Alto Sewer Service - MN Drain Cleaning Company | 51 | 4.4★ (80) | Inver Grove Heights, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pinky's Environmental & Sewer | 51 | 4.1★ (9) | Saint Paul, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Schlomka Services Llc | 49 | 4.1★ (25) | Hastings, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in River Falls, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Stillwater, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 530 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Saint Paul, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Inver Grove Heights, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Hastings, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Paul Park, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Maplewood, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahtomedi, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Xcavate of Welch
Based in Red Wing, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stillwater, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Richmond, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving River Falls
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All State Septic Services | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ed Eklin Septic System Design & Inspection | 23 mi | |
| ESI Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Hopke Sewer & Drain Co | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pinky's Environmental & Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Ron Sewer Services Inc | 16 mi | |
| Ron's Sewer Service | In River Falls | |
| Steve's Professional Sewer | 25 mi |
How we ranked River Falls septic service companies
We scored 19 River Falls 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 River Falls 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 River Falls: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in River Falls?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in River Falls, WI is Ron the Sewer Rat with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 4,531 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Apostle Septic Service (#2) and Darrell's Septic Service, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in River Falls?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving River Falls, WI. 1 of them is based in River Falls; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in River Falls are open 24/7?
3 ranked septic service companies in River Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Apostle Septic Service (#2), Ultimate Drain Services Inc (#4) and Alto Sewer Service - MN Drain Cleaning Company (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in River Falls work on weekends?
7 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ron the Sewer Rat (#1), Apostle Septic Service (#2) and Ultimate Drain Services Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do River Falls septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in River Falls is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Ron the Sewer Rat has the most, 4,531 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 River Falls count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the River Falls 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 River Falls
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving River Falls.
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