64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Sanford, ME (2026)
26 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sanford: A-1 Septic Tank Services, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Quick Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 26.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Hunts Septic Service, 165 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Sanford septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Sanford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-1 Septic Tank Services | 64 | 4.7★ (44) | Sanford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stoney Road Septic | 63 | 5.0★ (143) | Sanford | — | — |
| 3 | LaPierre Septic | 60 | 4.6★ (134) | Rochester, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Quick Drain Services | 59 | 4.8★ (42) | Old Orchard Beach, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Hunts Septic Service | 59 | 4.9★ (165) | Rochester, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | A-1 Environmental Services | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Sanford | — | — |
| 7 | Seacoast Sewer & Drain, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (156) | Eliot, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Faulkner Septic Services | 58 | 4.6★ (28) | Portland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Nest & Sons Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (35) | Kennebunk, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Redding Septic Service LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (57) | Buxton, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best septic service companies in Sanford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sanford
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Old Orchard Beach, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Rochester, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, the most in Sanford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Kennebunk, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 EcoClean
Based in Buxton, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Biddeford, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 East Concord, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Orchard Beach, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gorham, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Dover, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | White Rock Logging & Excavating | 44 | 2.7★ (7) | 17 mi |
Also serving Sanford
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Bros Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| AR Septic Solutions & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Bastille Sewer Services | 17 mi | |
| Day's Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dee Quality Foundations Inc | 22 mi | |
| Dow Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hayden Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Kerry Lapierre Septic & Site Work | 16 mi | |
| NH Septic Services | 17 mi | |
| Pagoda Vent Company | 23 mi | |
| Richard Genest Inc | In Sanford | |
| Trusted Septic Solutions LLC | In Sanford |
How we ranked Sanford septic service companies
We scored 26 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Sanford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Sanford, ME is A-1 Septic Tank Services with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stoney Road Septic (#2) and LaPierre Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 26 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Sanford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 septic service companies serving Sanford, ME. 4 of them are based in Sanford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Sanford are open 24/7?
6 ranked septic service companies in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A-1 Septic Tank Services (#1), Quick Drain Services (#4) and Seacoast Sewer & Drain, Inc. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Sanford work on weekends?
9 of 26 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A-1 Septic Tank Services (#1), Quick Drain Services (#4) and Seacoast Sewer & Drain, Inc. (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sanford septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated septic service companies in Sanford is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Hunts Septic Service has the most, 165 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Sanford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sanford 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 Sanford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 septic service companies serving Sanford.
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