Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Riverbank: Mountain Valley Pumping, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Tier Plumbing Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,664 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #4.
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30 Riverbank septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Valley Pumping | 58 | 4.4★ (29) | Oakdale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Tier Plumbing Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (346) | Modesto, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Pumping Septic Service | 57 | 4.8★ (45) | Salida, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (1,664) | Manteca, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Mountain Valley Septic | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | Oakdale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A-1 Septic Services | 56 | 4.7★ (111) | Modesto, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Yates Wastewater Services Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Oakdale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | QuikFlush Septic Service, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Atwater, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Stockton Septic Services | 55 | 4.6★ (34) | Stockton, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elmore Quality Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (45) | Modesto, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Modesto, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 346 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salida, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,664 Google reviews, the most in Riverbank.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakdale, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Atwater, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Stockton, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 253 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockton, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Stockton, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Modesto, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverbank
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Patterson, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Hughson, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Manteca, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 48 | 3.3★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 27 | White Sewer Services | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 28 | P&L Concrete Products | 45 | 3.5★ (28) | 5 mi |
| 29 | Dutchman Drains & Plumbing | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Sun Valley Pumping | 42 | 3.9★ (15) | 18 mi |
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Choice Sewer & Drain | 7 mi | |
| A Action Septic | 9 mi | |
| AAA Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| All Valley Septic Service, Inc. | 3 mi | |
| Clark Septic Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Fuller Septic Services | 21 mi | |
| Gene's Septic Services | 11 mi | |
| JB Harvesting | 13 mi | |
| Morton Septic Backhoe & Drilling | 25 mi | |
| Mountain Valley Septic | 7 mi | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Joaquin County | 20 mi | |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| United Site Services | 2.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Watson Backhoe & Septic Install Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Yates Wastewater Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
We scored 30 Riverbank 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 Riverbank 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 |