62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)
26 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Cruz: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 26.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Duncan Plumbing, 716 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Santa Cruz septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Santa Cruz at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 62 | 4.9★ (719) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duncan Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (716) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Honey Bucket Man | 56 | 4.6★ (16) | San Jose, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Superior Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Castle Pumping and Plumbing Services | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | East Foothills, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 54 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Pete's Outflow Technicians | 54 | 4.6★ (15) | Soquel, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bailey Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (109) | Los Gatos, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Platinum Rooter Plumbing and Septic Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (52) | East Foothills, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bailey Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (328) | Morgan Hill, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 26 best septic service companies in Santa Cruz, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Cruz
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Foothills, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Foothills, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Morgan Hill, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Ben Lomond, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 25 mi away
52/100CR 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 San Jose, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 HNG Construction
Based in Salinas, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating 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 | Tino's Plumbing and Drain Service | 45 | 4.2★ (37) | 15 mi |
Also serving Santa Cruz
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Underground | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Biosphere Consulting | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Cruz |
| Campbell Sanitary Sewer Services | 21 mi | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Henry's Plumbing | 7 mi | |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Septic Tank Pumping | 4.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Tom's Septic Tank Services | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| VIB Coastal Septic | 9 mi | |
| West Coast Pipe Line | 15 mi |
How we ranked Santa Cruz septic service companies
We scored 26 Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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 Cruz: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Santa Cruz?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Santa Cruz, CA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duncan Plumbing (#2) and The Honey Bucket Man (#3) follow. We ranked 26 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Santa Cruz?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 septic service companies serving Santa Cruz, CA. 3 of them are based in Santa Cruz; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Santa Cruz are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Superior Plumbing (#4) and Castle Pumping and Plumbing Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Santa Cruz work on weekends?
19 of 26 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Duncan Plumbing (#2) and The Honey Bucket Man (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Cruz septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated septic service companies in Santa Cruz is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz has the most, 719 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cruz count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Cruz 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 Cruz
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 septic service companies serving Santa Cruz.
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