62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in San Jose, CA (2026)
45 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 San Jose: $15 Sewer & Drain Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Rooter, 1,298 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 San Jose septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in San Jose at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15 Sewer & Drain Service | 62 | 4.8★ (609) | San Jose | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Rooter | 61 | 4.7★ (1,298) | San Jose | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Superior Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 59 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose | Sat | — |
| 5 | PICHANGA PUMPING SERVICE LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (70) | Mountain View, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc. | 57 | 4.5★ (64) | San Jose | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rooter Solutions Plumbers | 56 | 4.9★ (157) | San Jose | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Honey Bucket Man | 56 | 4.6★ (16) | San Jose | Sat | — |
| 9 | Comet Plumbing & Sewer Co. | 56 | 4.9★ (97) | Sunnyvale, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Fox Onsite Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (26) | San Jose | — | — |
The 45 best septic service companies in San Jose, 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.
#2 Elite Rooter
Based in San Jose
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, the most in San Jose.
Based in San Jose
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based in Mountain View, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Hayward, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#15 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Los Gatos, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in Hayward, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in East Foothills, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Campbell, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Fremont, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Atherton, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
All 45 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bailey Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (328) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Gomez Sewer and Drain | 52 | 4.2★ (21) | In San Jose |
| 28 | ABE Plumbing & Sewer Services | 51 | 3.9★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Aaron's Septic Tank Service | 51 | 3.8★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 30 | J&K Emergency Plumbing Services | 50 | 4.9★ (55) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Al's Septic Tank Services | 50 | 3.8★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 32 | GWS Plumbing & Sewer | 50 | 5.0★ (27) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Wade's Plumbing & Septic | 49 | 4.9★ (66) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Top Grade Sewer And Plumbing, Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Environmental Septic Solution | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 36 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 49 | 4.9★ (14) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Facilities Plumbing & Drain | 48 | 4.9★ (101) | 14 mi |
| 38 | A+ Construction Inc. | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 39 | Master Plumbing & Sewer Inc | 48 | 3.2★ (17) | 8 mi |
| 40 | Pete's Outflow Technicians | 48 | 4.6★ (15) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Acorn Onsite, Inc. | 47 | 2.5★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Pros Plumbing and Rooter | 47 | 4.2★ (42) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Pros Plumbing & Rooter | 47 | 4.0★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Garrison Plumbing Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (25) | 14 mi |
| 45 | GOODENOUGH UNDERGROUND INC. | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 22 mi |
Also serving San Jose
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Drain | 4.3★ (25) | In San Jose |
| Affordable Underground | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bueno Plumbing and Rooter | 4.7★ (3) | In San Jose |
| Burr Plumbing & Pumping | 4.7★ (19) | In San Jose |
| Campbell Sanitary Sewer Services | 6 mi | |
| Castro Valley's H & R Plumbing - Plumbing Sewer Repair and Installation, Drain Cleaner | 24 mi | |
| Free Underground Estimates | In San Jose | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | In San Jose |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| M.S Plumbing & Sewer Cleaner | 6 mi | |
| Moor Trenchless Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (99) | In San Jose |
| PACE Supply | 4.4★ (50) | In San Jose |
| Plumbing contractor licensed San Jose | 5.0★ (1) | In San Jose |
| Ring's Bobcat & Drilling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| VIB Coastal Septic | 21 mi | |
| WatchLine Hydro Jetting's Systems | 5.0★ (6) | In San Jose |
| West Coast Pipe Line | 19 mi |
How we ranked San Jose septic service companies
We scored 45 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in San Jose?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in San Jose, CA is $15 Sewer & Drain Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Rooter (#2) and Superior Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 45 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in San Jose?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 septic service companies serving San Jose, CA. 15 of them are based in San Jose; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in San Jose are open 24/7?
17 ranked septic service companies in San Jose post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Elite Rooter (#2) and Superior Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in San Jose work on weekends?
36 of 45 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Elite Rooter (#2) and Superior Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do San Jose septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated septic service companies in San Jose is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Elite Rooter has the most, 1,298 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 San Jose count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the San Jose 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 San Jose
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 septic service companies serving San Jose.
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