59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Scotts Valley, CA (2026)
39 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 Scotts Valley: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): $15 Sewer & Drain Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Elite Rooter, 1,298 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Scotts Valley septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Scotts Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 59 | 4.9★ (719) | Santa Cruz, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Duncan Plumbing | 58 | 4.9★ (716) | Santa Cruz, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | $15 Sewer & Drain Service | 58 | 4.8★ (609) | San Jose, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Honey Bucket Man | 56 | 4.6★ (16) | San Jose, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Superior Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (433) | San Jose, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Elite Rooter | 55 | 4.7★ (1,298) | San Jose, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer | 54 | 4.9★ (409) | San Jose, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Bailey Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (109) | Los Gatos, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | A+ Construction Inc. | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Scotts Valley | Sat | — |
| 10 | Platinum Rooter Plumbing and Septic Inc. | 54 | 4.9★ (52) | East Foothills, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 39 best septic service companies in Scotts Valley, 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.
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews.
#6 Elite Rooter
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, the most in Scotts Valley.
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based in Los Gatos, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in Scotts Valley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in East Foothills, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in East Foothills, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Soquel, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Ben Lomond, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#14 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Morgan Hill, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews.
Based in Sunnyvale, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in San Jose, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Gilroy, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Campbell, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#21 Cid's Septic
Based in Gilroy, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews.
All 39 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Al's Septic Tank Services | 50 | 3.8★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 27 | The Tankless Guys Plumbing & Rooter | 50 | 5.0★ (154) | 23 mi |
| 28 | United Site Services | 49 | 3.2★ (31) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Falcone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | 49 | 4.6★ (66) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs | 49 | 4.9★ (71) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Aaron's Septic Tank Service | 48 | 3.8★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 32 | RDS Plumbing & Sewer | 48 | 4.3★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Garrison Plumbing Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (25) | 7 mi |
| 34 | Northstar Sewer & Drain Rooter-Palo Alto Drain cleaning | 48 | 4.7★ (23) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Gomez Sewer and Drain | 47 | 4.2★ (21) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Pros Plumbing and Rooter | 47 | 4.2★ (42) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Facilities Plumbing & Drain | 46 | 4.9★ (101) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Master Plumbing & Sewer Inc | 44 | 3.2★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Tino's Plumbing and Drain Service | 44 | 4.2★ (37) | 17 mi |
Also serving Scotts Valley
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) | 16 mi |
| Campbell Sanitary Sewer Services | 16 mi | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Henry's Plumbing | 8 mi | |
| Irish Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ring's Bobcat & Drilling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Tom's Septic Tank Services | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Travis Martin Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (70) | In Scotts Valley |
| VIB Coastal Septic | 6 mi | |
| West Coast Pipe Line | 12 mi |
How we ranked Scotts Valley septic service companies
We scored 39 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Scotts Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Scotts Valley, CA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Duncan Plumbing (#2) and $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 39 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Scotts Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 septic service companies serving Scotts Valley, CA. 1 of them is based in Scotts Valley; 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 Scotts Valley are open 24/7?
16 ranked septic service companies in Scotts Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3) and Superior Plumbing (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Scotts Valley work on weekends?
30 of 39 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Duncan Plumbing (#2) and $15 Sewer & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Scotts Valley septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated septic service companies in Scotts Valley is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Elite Rooter has the most, 1,298 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Scotts Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 septic service companies serving Scotts Valley.
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