63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 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, NC (2026)
36 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sanford: Piedmont Septic Pumping LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&R Enterprises of Harnett County LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 36.
- 2
Most-reviewed: OpenWindow Home Inspections, 1,114 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Sanford septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Sanford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedmont Septic Pumping LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (118) | Sanford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | OpenWindow Home Inspections | 61 | 5.0★ (1,114) | Fayetteville, 19 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Nunnery's Septic Service | 60 | 4.9★ (51) | Sanford | — | — |
| 4 | Holland Septic Services | 60 | 5.0★ (121) | Sanford | — | — |
| 5 | EFL Septic Services | 59 | 5.0★ (80) | Sanford | — | — |
| 6 | B & L Construction & Septic Service | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Sanford | Evenings | — |
| 7 | A&R Enterprises of Harnett County LLC | 58 | 4.2★ (6) | Sanford | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Bullard Septic Service | 58 | 4.9★ (75) | Sanford | — | — |
| 9 | Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (32) | Fayetteville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Septic And Grease Company | 56 | 4.8★ (119) | Fayetteville, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
The 36 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 Fayetteville, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,114 Google reviews, the most in Sanford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sanford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Sanford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Septic Works
Based in Burlington, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Don Gaddy Septic
Based in Sanford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Southern Pines, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Apex, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Sanford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Forever Clean
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Price Siteworks
Based in Raleigh, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 36 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Buffer Septic & Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Carolina Pumping And Septic | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Smells Like Money Septic Pumping Company | 51 | 4.7★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 29 | J B Knight Grading & Septic | 51 | 3.7★ (6) | In Sanford |
| 30 | Carolina Trash & Septic | 50 | 4.2★ (216) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Larry Sharpe Septic Tanks | 50 | 4.3★ (11) | In Sanford |
| 32 | Superior Septics LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Perc Soil Consultants | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 34 | RLT & Associates, Inc. | 49 | 4.7★ (25) | 21 mi |
| 35 | On Tap Plumbing LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (48) | 20 mi |
| 36 | All-Boro Plumbing & Sewer Inc | 41 | 2.4★ (32) | 25 mi |
Also serving Sanford
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Flow Septic Solutions LLC | In Sanford | |
| Donathan Pumping Services Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Griffin Site & Septic LLC. | In Sanford | |
| Hughes construction & development LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| T2 Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Yellow Dog | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
How we ranked Sanford septic service companies
We scored 36 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, NC is Piedmont Septic Pumping LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. OpenWindow Home Inspections (#2) and Nunnery's Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 36 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Sanford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 septic service companies serving Sanford, NC. 16 of them are based in Sanford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 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?
8 ranked septic service companies in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A&R Enterprises of Harnett County LLC (#7), Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC (#9) and On Time Plumbing Inc. (#16). 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?
19 of 36 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Piedmont Septic Pumping LLC (#1), OpenWindow Home Inspections (#2) and A&R Enterprises of Harnett County LLC (#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 36 rated septic service companies in Sanford is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. OpenWindow Home Inspections has the most, 1,114 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 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 36 septic service companies serving Sanford.
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