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Best Septic Service Companies in Sault Ste. Marie, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sault Ste. Marie: North Country Excavation, Inc, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Karhi Contracting, 20 Google reviews at 4.2★, tied for the most of 5 ranked; ranked #5.

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

5 Sault Ste. Marie septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 septic service companies in Sault Ste. Marie at a glance

Top 5 septic service companies in Sault Ste. Marie at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1North Country Excavation, Inc595.0★ (20)Sault Ste. MarieSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Elgin Thomas Contracting575.0★ (9)Sault Ste. Marie, 3 mi away——
3H. Wellwood & Sons Ltd563.9★ (12)Sault Ste. Marie, 5 mi away——
4Finest Septic Services & Portable564.1★ (16)Sault Ste. Marie, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Karhi Contracting494.2★ (20)Sault Ste. Marie, 19 mi away—Most reviews

The 5 best septic service companies in Sault Ste. Marie, 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. #2 Elgin Thomas Contracting

    Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y9
    View profile for Elgin Thomas Contracting(705) 206-0890

  3. #3 H. Wellwood & Sons Ltd

    Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1335 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6X8
    View profile for H. Wellwood & Sons Ltd(705) 946-5352

  5. #5 Karhi Contracting

    Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Sault Ste. Marie.

    • 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6949 ON-17 Rr1, Desbarats, ON P0R 1E0
    View profile for Karhi Contracting(705) 782-6863

How we ranked Sault Ste. Marie septic service companies

We scored 5 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Sault Ste. Marie?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is North Country Excavation, Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Elgin Thomas Contracting (#2) and H. Wellwood & Sons Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 5 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Sault Ste. Marie?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 septic service companies serving Sault Ste. Marie, MI. 1 of them is based in Sault Ste. Marie; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Sault Ste. Marie work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are North Country Excavation, Inc (#1) and Finest Septic Services & Portable (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Sault Ste. Marie septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated septic service companies in Sault Ste. Marie is 4.2★, with a median of 16 reviews. North Country Excavation, Inc has the most, 20 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 Sault Ste. Marie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 septic service companies serving Sault Ste. Marie.

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