59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in River Forest, IL (2026)
256 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 River Forest: Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 256.
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Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 256 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
256 River Forest septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 155 are open 24/7, 198 open Saturdays and 163 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 256 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in River Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 59 | 5.0★ (59) | Elmhurst, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 59 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 58 | 4.6★ (3,004) | Chicago, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | S and J Plumbing & Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (3,937) | Arlington Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DuPage | 57 | 4.8★ (51) | Addison, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J Sewer & Drain Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (275) | Chicago, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts | 57 | 4.9★ (327) | Brookfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 57 | 4.8★ (1,107) | Downers Grove, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 57 | 4.9★ (270) | Hinsdale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Brilliant Plumbers: Sewage, Sump Pumps And Sewer | 56 | 5.0★ (375) | Chicago Ridge, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 256 best septic service companies in River Forest, 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 Arlington Heights, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most in River Forest.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,004 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,937 Google reviews.
Based in Addison, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Downers Grove, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Hinsdale, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago Ridge, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 375 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Evanston, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 700 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lyons, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lyons, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Skokie, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elmhurst, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brookfield, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 751 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Wheeling, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,332 Google reviews.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
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 256 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving River Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Plumbing & Sewer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Carl's Septic Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Cascade Plumbing and Sewer - Local Plumbers in River Grove, IL | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Drain 911 Plumbing and Sewer Rodding | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Erris Sewer and Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| HQ Plumbing and Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Illinois American Plumbing and Sewer LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Just Drains Plumbing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| McCoy Sewers Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Midwest Hydro Jetting And Sewer Service | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Neptune Sewer Services Sludge | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| North Shore Sewerage-Drng Co | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Open-Drains | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| root-x sewer and drain and home repair | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Roots Plumbing and Sewer Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sewertech Services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Simply Sewers & Water | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Stay Dry Sewers | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| The Septic Tank Guys | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked River Forest septic service companies
We scored 256 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in River Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in River Forest, IL is Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 256 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in River Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 256 septic service companies serving River Forest, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in River Forest are open 24/7?
155 ranked septic service companies in River Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in River Forest work on weekends?
198 of 256 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 163 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and J. Blanton Plumbing, Sewer & Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do River Forest septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 256 rated septic service companies in River Forest is 4.8★, with a median of 40 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the River Forest 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 Forest
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 256 septic service companies serving River Forest.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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