Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
31 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Sosnick Septic Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lehman Drain & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
Most-reviewed: A to Z Dependable Services, 4,376 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Salem septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sosnick Septic Services | 58 | 4.6★ (42) | Akron, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All Clean Septic | 57 | 5.0★ (109) | Akron, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Lehman Drain & Septic | 56 | 4.7★ (175) | Akron, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Salem Septic | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Salem | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A to Z Dependable Services | 56 | 4.8★ (4,376) | Niles, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Whipkey Septic Pumping llc. | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Canton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Quaker City Concrete Products | 55 | 4.9★ (36) | Salem | — | — |
| 8 | Septic Tank Cleaning & Pumping | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Salem | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | JND Septic Systems | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | Canton, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cowboy Miller Septic Pumping, Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (30) | Akron, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Niles, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,376 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #8 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 Canton, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Akron, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Alliance, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Struthers, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbiana, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Girard, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Struthers, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 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 #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Portage Septic Tank Co | 48 | 3.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 27 | ASAP Sanitary Services | 47 | 3.8★ (20) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Workman's Excavating | 45 | 4.8★ (26) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Adam-Eve Plumbing | 44 | 4.5★ (90) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Rotunna Excavating | 41 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Coole Excavating LLC | 40 | 3.8★ (6) | 21 mi |
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Drain 211 | 17 mi | |
| Colbrunn Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Crago's Sewage & Flood Restoration | 15 mi | |
| Guardian Sewer Solutions | 14 mi | |
| SHR Unlimited Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Underground Rehab Solutions, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Z'Crete Concrete & Excavation LLC | 17 mi |
We scored 31 Salem 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 Salem 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 |