65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Rockford, IL (2026)
19 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 Rockford: 815 Septic Guy, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc, 152 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Rockford septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Rockford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 815 Septic Guy | 65 | 5.0★ (62) | Machesney Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc | 64 | 4.9★ (152) | Rockford | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 63 | 4.8★ (112) | Rockford | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Waste Water Management of Northern Illinois | 62 | 4.8★ (16) | Rockford | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Watson Septic | 62 | 5.0★ (40) | Rockford | Sat | — |
| 6 | EDWARDS SEWER & DRAIN | 61 | 4.8★ (83) | Rockford | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Reliable Sewer and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (26) | Loves Park, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Total Sewer & Drain | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Rockford | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Orville Quante Septic | 58 | 4.9★ (94) | Rockford | — | — |
| 10 | United Sanitation Services, Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (53) | Belvidere, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in Rockford, 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 Rockford
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, the most in Rockford.
Based in Rockford
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based in Rockford
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Rockford
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Rockford
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based in Loves Park, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rockford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rockford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based in Belvidere, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Rockford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based in Rockford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Machesney Park, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews.
#14 Turner Plumbing
Based in Genoa, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Marengo, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Loves Park, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rockton, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Grandwood Park, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#19 #1 Plumbing Co.
Based in Machesney Park, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews.
Also serving Rockford
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzbee Septic | 1.0★ (1) | In Rockford |
| Dan Erickson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Darwin & Thad Koets Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Rockford |
| Express Drain | 13 mi | |
| L & L Brothers Septic | In Rockford | |
| LEHP Management, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Rockford |
| NIEA Sanitary Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Rockford |
| ProCon Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Rockford |
| Rockford Septic System Co | 7 mi | |
| The Septic Tank Guys | 22 mi |
How we ranked Rockford septic service companies
We scored 19 Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Rockford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Rockford, IL is 815 Septic Guy with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc (#2) and ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Rockford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving Rockford, IL. 9 of them are based in Rockford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Rockford are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Rockford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 815 Septic Guy (#1), Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc (#2) and ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Rockford work on weekends?
11 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 815 Septic Guy (#1), Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc (#2) and ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rockford septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in Rockford is 4.8★, with a median of 40 reviews. Frink's Sewer & Drain Inc has the most, 152 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 Rockford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rockford 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 Rockford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving Rockford.
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