60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 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 Rochester, MN (2026)
6 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 Rochester: Gopher Septic Services Inc, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services, 75 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Rochester septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 septic service companies in Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gopher Septic Services Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (13) | Rochester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 59 | 4.0★ (75) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Gopher Septic Services | 57 | 4.3★ (14) | Rochester | — | — |
| 4 | Hebl Septic LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Stewartville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hofschulte Backhoe and Septic, LLC | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Rochester | — | — |
| 6 | Hodgman Drainage Company, Inc. | 40 | 4.8★ (6) | Owatonna, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best septic service companies in Rochester, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rochester
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 75 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stewartville, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Rochester
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Owatonna, 22 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Rochester septic service companies
We scored 6 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Rochester, MN is Gopher Septic Services Inc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#2) and Gopher Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 6 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 septic service companies serving Rochester, MN. 4 of them are based in Rochester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Rochester are open 24/7?
3 ranked septic service companies in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gopher Septic Services Inc (#1), Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#2) and Hebl Septic LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Rochester work on weekends?
3 of 6 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gopher Septic Services Inc (#1), Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#2) and Hebl Septic LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rochester septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated septic service companies in Rochester is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services has the most, 75 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 Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 septic service companies serving Rochester.
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