68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 764 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 Santee, CA (2026)
64 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santee: Anytime Septic Service, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A1 Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 64.
- 5
Most-reviewed: John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains, 886 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
64 Santee septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 64 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Santee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anytime Septic Service | 68 | 5.0★ (764) | Lakeside, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A1 Septic Services | 62 | 5.0★ (66) | El Cajon, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 61 | 4.9★ (307) | La Mesa, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Easy Flow Sewer & Drain Cleaning San Diego | 60 | 4.8★ (42) | San Diego, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains | 60 | 4.8★ (886) | San Diego, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | A-1 Plumbing Sewer & Drain Experts | 60 | 4.9★ (156) | El Cajon, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Xtreme Drainworks Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | San Diego, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cowboy Septic | 58 | 5.0★ (33) | San Diego, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Chula Vista Rooter - Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services | 58 | 5.0★ (56) | Bonita, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | North County Backhoe Service | 57 | 4.6★ (26) | Temecula, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 64 best septic service companies in Santee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in El Cajon, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
60/100CR 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 San Diego, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 886 Google reviews, the most in Santee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 San Diego, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Chula Vista, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 National City, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in National City, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 BMB Septic
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Dr. Septic
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 USA Septic
Based in Escondido, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Septic Heroes
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Sitko Services
Based in Eucalyptus Hills, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 The Sewer Pros
Based in Encinitas, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 284 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 64 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santee
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A C & D Pump Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| All Pro Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| American Plumbing and Drains | 2.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| American Sewer Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Blackburn Drainage & Construction | 3 mi | |
| Blackburn Drainage and Construction Inc | 2 mi | |
| Clean Trap Systems | 8 mi | |
| County Digging Septic | 13 mi | |
| Dirt Wurx | 5.0★ (13) | In Santee |
| Earth Care Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Easy Flow Sewer & Drain - Poway | 9 mi | |
| Hillside Excavating Inc | 13 mi | |
| Jim's Apollo Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| LIMPIEZA DE FOSAS PROFOSA | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Master plumber sewer & drain services | 8 mi | |
| Mr Septic | 5 mi | |
| Resurrection Plumbing La Jolla | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Resurrection Plumbing Poway | 10 mi | |
| Sewer Stormers | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| United Site Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Santee septic service companies
We scored 64 Santee 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 Santee 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 Santee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Santee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Santee, CA is Anytime Septic Service with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 764 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3) follow. We ranked 64 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Santee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 64 septic service companies serving Santee, CA. 1 of them is based in Santee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Santee are open 24/7?
33 ranked septic service companies in Santee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anytime Septic Service (#1), A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Santee work on weekends?
51 of 64 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anytime Septic Service (#1), A1 Septic Services (#2) and John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santee septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 64 rated septic service companies in Santee is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains has the most, 886 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 Santee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santee 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 Santee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 64 septic service companies serving Santee.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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