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Best Septic Service Companies in Shelby, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shelby: 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MidSouth Septic Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Option One Plumbing, 544 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #11.

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

24 Shelby septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.

Top 10 septic service companies in Shelby at a glance

Top 10 septic service companies in Shelby at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
11st Choice Service, a Wind River Company654.9★ (424)Cherryville, 11 mi away24/7Overall
2MidSouth Septic Solutions625.0★ (448)Asheville, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Grant Septic Service LLC625.0★ (97)ShelbySat—
4Upstate Septics605.0★ (104)Greer, 19 mi away24/7—
5Trent Rhea's Septic Tank Service574.7★ (34)Kings Mountain, 6 mi away——
6Land Pros Land Management575.0★ (27)Shelby——
7Septic Blue of Gastonia574.8★ (61)Gastonia, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Catawba Valley Septic & Grading575.0★ (25)Hickory, 21 mi away24/7—
9All Pro Enviro564.9★ (175)Lincolnton, 25 mi awaySat—
10Wesson Septic Tank Service Inc564.3★ (45)Shelby——

The 24 best septic service companies in Shelby, ranked

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

  2. #2 MidSouth Septic Solutions

    Based in Asheville, 24 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 S Main St Ste 2, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
    View profile for MidSouth Septic Solutions(828) 755-6280

  4. #4 Upstate Septics

    Based in Greer, 19 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    420 Sand Clay Rd, Chesnee, SC 29323
    View profile for Upstate Septics(864) 612-2731

  7. #7 Septic Blue of Gastonia

    Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
    Address
    233 W Main Ave Ste 8C, Gastonia, NC 28052
    View profile for Septic Blue of Gastonia(704) 266-0963

  9. #9 All Pro Enviro

    Based in Lincolnton, 25 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2895 Mehling Dr, Lincolnton, NC 28092
    View profile for All Pro Enviro(704) 604-1735

  10. #10 Wesson Septic Tank Service Inc

    Based in Shelby

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    707 Poplar Springs Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
    View profile for Wesson Septic Tank Service Inc(704) 487-9997

  11. #11 Option One Plumbing

    Based in Clover, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 544 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.

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

    • 4.8★ from 544 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2750 State Rd S-46-759, Clover, SC 29710
    View profile for Option One Plumbing(803) 805-8159

  12. #12 Ray's Well and Septic

    Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 250 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    317 N Lincoln St, High Shoals, NC 28077
    View profile for Ray's Well and Septic(704) 748-9595

  15. #15 United Site Services

    Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    212 Bulb Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
    View profile for United Site Services(800) 864-5387

  17. #17 Red Letter Earthworks LLC

    Based in Shelby

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    150 Waterwood Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for Red Letter Earthworks LLC(704) 284-8168

  18. #18 ESM Landscaping & Septic LLC

    Based in Forest City, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    203 Walter Horn Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
    View profile for ESM Landscaping & Septic LLC(828) 980-8900

  20. #20 Heath Jackson Plumbing

    Based in Cherryville, 17 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Heath Jackson Plumbing(704) 634-5784

Also serving Shelby

8 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.

Unranked septic service companies serving Shelby
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Burgess Land Management LLC14 mi
Carolina Plumbing and Home Repair10 mi
DRS Land Management5.0★ (1)21 mi
First Choice Septic & Landscaping17 mi
Last Chance Tree, Grading & Septic Tank Service LLC5.0★ (1)4 mi
Ohmstead PlumbingIn Shelby
Randy's Sewer Drain Cleaning23 mi
W F Wilson Septic Tank Services20 mi

How we ranked Shelby septic service companies

We scored 24 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best septic service company in Shelby?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Shelby, NC is 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. MidSouth Septic Solutions (#2) and Grant Septic Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many septic service companies are there in Shelby?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 septic service companies serving Shelby, NC. 6 of them are based in Shelby; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which septic service companies in Shelby are open 24/7?

7 ranked septic service companies in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company (#1), MidSouth Septic Solutions (#2) and Upstate Septics (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which septic service companies in Shelby work on weekends?

14 of 24 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company (#1), MidSouth Septic Solutions (#2) and Grant Septic Service LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Shelby septic service companies have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated septic service companies in Shelby is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Option One Plumbing has the most, 544 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Shelby count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelby 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 Shelby

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 septic service companies serving Shelby.

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