Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
32 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Clemente: LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pristine Plumbing Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Pristine Plumbing Inc, 1,912 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.
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32 San Clemente septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining | 59 | 4.9★ (274) | San Clemente | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pristine Plumbing Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (1,912) | Irvine, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Applied Plumbing and Rooter, Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (80) | Irvine, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Robert Fischer Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (221) | San Clemente | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Zoom Drain | 57 | 5.0★ (649) | Irvine, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rightway Septic Tank Pumping | 55 | 4.9★ (231) | Lake Elsinore, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Your Home Plumber | 54 | 5.0★ (89) | Dana Point, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kade Restoration | 54 | 4.5★ (22) | San Clemente | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | NL Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Santa Ana, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Pink Septic Services | 53 | 4.9★ (66) | Los Angeles, 25 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,912 Google reviews, the most in San Clemente.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Clemente
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Elsinore, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dana Point, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Clemente
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Los Angeles, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Lake Forest, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 515 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Costa Mesa, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildomar, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coto De Caza, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Valley, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Family Pride Plumbing | 48 | 5.0★ (26) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Sewer & Drain Guys | 48 | 5.0★ (49) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Last Call Backhoe | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Innovative Sewer & Scope Plumbing | 45 | 4.8★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 30 | The Sewer Camera Center | 45 | 3.2★ (26) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Wally Willette Backhoe | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Last Call Backhoe, LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Speedy Rooter & Plumbing | 23 mi | |
| Classic AgriMed | 20 mi | |
| Malibu - Septic, Inc. | 13 mi | |
| Mobile Harbor Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Septic Services in Irvine | 16 mi | |
| SoCal Sewer Inspections LLC | 18 mi | |
| Wright Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Xtreme Sewer and Drains | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
We scored 32 San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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 |