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Best Septic Service Companies in Santa Maria, CA (2026)

14 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Maria: Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 110 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

14 Santa Maria septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.

Top 10 septic service companies in Santa Maria at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Santa Maria at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc614.7★ (12)Santa Maria24/7Overall
2Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc604.8★ (16)Guadalupe, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Soares Vacuum Service595.0★ (10)Santa MariaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4SLO septic pumping595.0★ (10)Nipomo, 7 mi away24/7—
5Elite Rooter Plumbers574.4★ (46)Santa Maria24/7—
6Central Coast Septic555.0★ (9)Arroyo Grande, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Standard Septic Company555.0★ (3)Santa Maria——
8United Site Services544.0★ (4)Nipomo, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.6★ (110)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Debruhl's Plumbing Repair515.0★ (9)Orcutt, 1 mi away——

The 14 best septic service companies in Santa Maria, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc

    Based in Guadalupe, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    867 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, CA 93434
    View profile for Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc(805) 925-6686

  3. #3 Soares Vacuum Service

    Based in Santa Maria

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Soares Vacuum Service(805) 929-4127

  4. #4 SLO septic pumping

    Based in Nipomo, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    858 Primrose Ln, Nipomo, CA 93444
    View profile for SLO septic pumping(805) 800-8931

  5. #5 Elite Rooter Plumbers

    Based in Santa Maria

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1514 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    View profile for Elite Rooter Plumbers(805) 608-5530

  6. #6 Central Coast Septic

    Based in Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Central Coast Septic(805) 260-2025

  8. #8 United Site Services

    Based in Nipomo, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2170 Hutton Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444
    View profile for United Site Services(800) 864-5387

  12. #12 E W Rice Construction

    Based in Santa Maria

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for E W Rice Construction(805) 619-8173

  14. #14 Mid State Concrete Products

    Based in Santa Maria

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1625 E Donovan Rd # C, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    View profile for Mid State Concrete Products(805) 928-2855

Also serving Santa Maria

7 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.

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Sims Septic Pumping and Repair5.0★ (1)In Santa Maria
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Viola Construction Inc3.0★ (2)15 mi

How we ranked Santa Maria septic service companies

We scored 14 Santa Maria 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Maria data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Septic service companies in Santa Maria: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Santa Maria?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Santa Maria, CA is Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc (#2) and Soares Vacuum Service (#3) follow. We ranked 14 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Santa Maria?

ContractorsRanked ranks 14 septic service companies serving Santa Maria, CA. 7 of them are based in Santa Maria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Santa Maria are open 24/7?

6 ranked septic service companies in Santa Maria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc (#1), Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc (#2) and SLO septic pumping (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Santa Maria work on weekends?

9 of 14 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc (#1), Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc (#2) and Soares Vacuum Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Maria septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated septic service companies in Santa Maria is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 110 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Maria count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Maria 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 Maria

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 septic service companies serving Santa Maria.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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