62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 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 Schenectady, NY (2026)
36 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Schenectady: Mulyca Septic, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Flush Away Drain & Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC, 377 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Schenectady septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Schenectady at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mulyca Septic | 62 | 4.9★ (56) | Rotterdam, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Flush Away Drain & Septic Services | 60 | 5.0★ (210) | Saratoga Springs, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (377) | Troy, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Apex Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.4★ (235) | Latham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Blue Jay Inspections LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (186) | Amsterdam, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Turnkey Sewer & Drain Cleaning LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (74) | Rotterdam, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rotor-Matic Sewer & Drain Solutions - Drain Cleaning | 57 | 4.8★ (94) | Watervliet, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Drain-Away Sewer & Drain Services | 57 | 4.7★ (56) | Rotterdam, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Drain Gains | 56 | 4.7★ (43) | Schenectady | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sand Lake Septic Services | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Albany, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 36 best septic service companies in Schenectady, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews, the most in Schenectady.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 235 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watervliet, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Drain Gains
Based in Schenectady
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Schenectady
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 MG Septic LLC
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Watervliet, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Albany, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Albany, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 36 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JBC Dirt Works | 49 | 4.8★ (22) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Frank Santoro & Sons Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 28 | George L. La Plante Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Sam's Septic Services Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Drain Away Sewer Drain Services | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Vadney's Underground Plumbing | 48 | 4.9★ (48) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Boomhower Excavation and Septic | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 33 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 34 | J Dunn Group LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Rooter-Man | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Bob Talham Inc | 44 | 2.2★ (13) | 15 mi |
Also serving Schenectady
14 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 Septic Service | 18 mi | |
| Budget Septic Service | 8 mi | |
| Capital Area Septic | 18 mi | |
| Dave's - Drain & Sewer Services | 8 mi | |
| Father & Sons Consulting Engineers, LLC | 12 mi | |
| Mulyca George | In Schenectady | |
| MVF Sewer And Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Next Generation Services WSL LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Premier Excavation & Septic | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Python Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 1.0★ (1) | In Schenectady |
| Sam's Septic Services | 15 mi | |
| Septic & Sewer Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Stoney Brook R&D LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Tara's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Schenectady septic service companies
We scored 36 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Schenectady?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Schenectady, NY is Mulyca Septic with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Flush Away Drain & Septic Services (#2) and Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Schenectady?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 septic service companies serving Schenectady, NY. 3 of them are based in Schenectady; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Schenectady are open 24/7?
15 ranked septic service companies in Schenectady post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mulyca Septic (#1), Flush Away Drain & Septic Services (#2) and Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Schenectady work on weekends?
21 of 36 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mulyca Septic (#1), Flush Away Drain & Septic Services (#2) and Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Schenectady septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated septic service companies in Schenectady is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Drain Care Septic & Sewer Service LLC has the most, 377 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Schenectady count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Schenectady 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 Schenectady
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 septic service companies serving Schenectady.
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