62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Shelbyville, KY (2026)
32 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shelbyville: Shelby Septic Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Supreme Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
- 9
Most-reviewed: United Plumbing, 864 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Shelbyville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Shelbyville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby Septic Service | 62 | 4.9★ (258) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Supreme Septic Services | 62 | 4.9★ (156) | Louisville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hartman Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (132) | Shelbyville | — | — |
| 4 | Thompson Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (33) | Shelbyville | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bluegrass Septic Service & Portable Toilet Rental | 57 | 5.0★ (136) | Frankfort, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.7★ (635) | Louisville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Reed's Spencer County Septic Service | 56 | 4.2★ (21) | Louisville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Broyles Excavating, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Frankfort, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | United Plumbing | 56 | 4.8★ (864) | Charlestown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | SepticWorks | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Louisville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 32 best septic service companies in Shelbyville, 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 Louisville, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Shelbyville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Shelbyville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Frankfort, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 635 Google reviews.
Based in Louisville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Frankfort, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Charlestown, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 864 Google reviews, the most in Shelbyville.
#10 SepticWorks
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Shelbyville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#12 Crown Septic Co
Based in Louisville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Shelbyville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Frankfort, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Louisville, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Frankfort, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Louisville, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Louisville, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Frankfort, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lexington, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Jeffersontown, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Shelbyville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Frankfort, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
All 32 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wayne Perry Septic Tank Service LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Bogard's Septic Tank Cleaning | 48 | 4.4★ (14) | 19 mi |
| 28 | HEAT LLC - Excavation Services | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Bobby Hyatt Plumbing & HVAC | 44 | 4.6★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Osborne Brothers Excavating | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 31 | JW Excavation Services LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 32 | TNT Excavating LLC | 41 | 4.3★ (6) | 22 mi |
Also serving Shelbyville
12 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 & K Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Affordable Septic Services Inc | 22 mi | |
| Derby City Septic & Drain Clng | 16 mi | |
| K. Franck Enterprises Inc. | 16 mi | |
| Mattingly Excavating | 25 mi | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| R & R Septic & Excavating | In Shelbyville | |
| R & R Septic Excavation | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Septic Tank Pumping of Louisville | 19 mi | |
| Shelby Septic Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelbyville |
| Superior Septic Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Zaring Septic & Drain Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Shelbyville septic service companies
We scored 32 Shelbyville 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 2, 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Shelbyville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Shelbyville, KY is Shelby Septic Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Supreme Septic Services (#2) and Hartman Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 32 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Shelbyville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 septic service companies serving Shelbyville, KY. 6 of them are based in Shelbyville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Shelbyville are open 24/7?
11 ranked septic service companies in Shelbyville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shelby Septic Service (#1), Supreme Septic Services (#2) and Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Shelbyville work on weekends?
18 of 32 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shelby Septic Service (#1), Supreme Septic Services (#2) and Thompson Septic (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelbyville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated septic service companies in Shelbyville is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. United Plumbing has the most, 864 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Shelbyville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 septic service companies serving Shelbyville.
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