62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Salmon Arm, BC (2026)
8 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 Salmon Arm: Shuswap Septic and Site Prep., CR Score 62/100; 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Salmon Arm Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac, 26 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Salmon Arm septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 septic service companies in Salmon Arm at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shuswap Septic and Site Prep. | 62 | 4.5★ (15) | Salmon Arm | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Salmon Arm Septic | 61 | 4.5★ (8) | Salmon Arm | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac | 61 | 4.7★ (26) | Okanagan, 33 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Veach's Septic Service and Portable Toilet Rentals | 58 | 3.7★ (3) | Salmon Arm | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | SCV Waste Solutions: Waste, Septic & Bins | Salmon Arm, BC | 54 | 3.5★ (24) | Salmon Arm | — | — |
| 6 | SCV: Waste Management, Septic & Bins | Armstrong, BC | 54 | 4.8★ (19) | Okanagan, 35 km away | — | — |
| 7 | SPARQ Industries & Automation | 51 | 4.6★ (12) | Salmon Arm | — | — |
| 8 | Angus River Earthworks Inc | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | Vernon, 40 km away | Sat | — |
The 8 best septic service companies in Salmon Arm, 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 Salmon Arm
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Okanagan, 33 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, the most in Salmon Arm.
Based in Salmon Arm
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Salmon Arm
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based in Okanagan, 35 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Salmon Arm
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based in Vernon, 40 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
How we ranked Salmon Arm septic service companies
We scored 8 Salmon Arm 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 Salmon Arm 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 Salmon Arm: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Salmon Arm?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Salmon Arm, BC is Shuswap Septic and Site Prep. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Salmon Arm Septic (#2) and Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac (#3) follow. We ranked 8 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Salmon Arm?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 septic service companies serving Salmon Arm, BC. 5 of them are based in Salmon Arm; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Salmon Arm are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Salmon Arm post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shuswap Septic and Site Prep. (#1), Salmon Arm Septic (#2) and Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Salmon Arm work on weekends?
5 of 8 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shuswap Septic and Site Prep. (#1), Salmon Arm Septic (#2) and Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salmon Arm septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated septic service companies in Salmon Arm is 4.5★, with a median of 14 reviews. Tristar Environmental Services - 24/7 Septic Tank Pumping & Hydrovac has the most, 26 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Salmon Arm count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Salmon Arm city centre, 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 Salmon Arm
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 septic service companies serving Salmon Arm.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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