61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
51 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Clara: $15 Sewer & Drain Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Rooter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Wizard Plumbing and Drain, 1,648 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Santa Clara septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in San Jose ranking. See Septic service companies in San Jose
Top 10 septic service companies in Santa Clara at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15 Sewer & Drain Service | 61 | 4.8★ (609) | San Jose, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Rooter | 60 | 4.7★ (1,298) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | PICHANGA PUMPING SERVICE LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (70) | Mountain View, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Superior Plumbing | 58 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Comet Plumbing & Sewer Co. | 57 | 4.9★ (97) | Sunnyvale, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (64) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sunnyvale - Mountain View | 56 | 4.9★ (137) | Sunnyvale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hydroworks Plumbing | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Hayward, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rooter Solutions Plumbers | 55 | 4.9★ (157) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best septic service companies in Santa Clara, 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, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews.
Based in Mountain View, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based in Sunnyvale, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based in Hayward, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#12 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Los Gatos, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Clara
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Campbell, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Mateo, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,648 Google reviews, the most in Santa Clara.
Based in East Foothills, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Fremont, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Atherton, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Hayward, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
How we ranked Santa Clara septic service companies
We scored 51 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Santa Clara?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Santa Clara, CA is $15 Sewer & Drain Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Rooter (#2) and PICHANGA PUMPING SERVICE LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 51 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Santa Clara?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 septic service companies serving Santa Clara, CA. 1 of them is based in Santa Clara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Santa Clara are open 24/7?
24 ranked septic service companies in Santa Clara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Elite Rooter (#2) and Superior Plumbing (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Santa Clara work on weekends?
43 of 51 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#1), Elite Rooter (#2) and PICHANGA PUMPING SERVICE LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Clara septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated septic service companies in Santa Clara is 4.8★, with a median of 34 reviews. Wizard Plumbing and Drain has the most, 1,648 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Santa Clara count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 septic service companies serving Santa Clara.
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