61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 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 Shelbyville, TN (2026)
21 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shelbyville: Watts Service Company Plumbing & Septic, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J & P Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 7
Most-reviewed: SteadyFlo Plumbing & Septic, 505 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Shelbyville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Shelbyville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watts Service Company Plumbing & Septic | 61 | 5.0★ (52) | Murfreesboro, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J & P Septic Services | 61 | 4.5★ (79) | Shelbyville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jones Septic Service | 60 | 4.9★ (304) | Murfreesboro, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Keith's Tank Service | 59 | 4.6★ (58) | Huntsville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Above All Plumbing & Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (72) | Murfreesboro, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Shoo-Fly Septic | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Shelbyville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | SteadyFlo Plumbing & Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (505) | Murfreesboro, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Scott Septic Tank Service LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (280) | Christiana, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | All Points Septic Tank Pumping Service | 57 | 5.0★ (91) | Murfreesboro, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Premier Plumbing and Septic Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Columbia, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 21 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.
Based in Shelbyville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 505 Google reviews, the most in Shelbyville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Christiana, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murfreesboro, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ 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 Columbia, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tullahoma, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Shelbyville
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Brothers Septic Tank | 16 mi | |
| Cornerstone Ground Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dean Septic & Excavation | 14 mi | |
| Steelman Services | 15 mi | |
| Stephens | 25 mi | |
| Volunteer Soil Science, LLC - Perc Testing | Septic Permitting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Shelbyville septic service companies
We scored 21 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 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 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, TN is Watts Service Company Plumbing & Septic with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J & P Septic Services (#2) and Jones Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 21 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Shelbyville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 septic service companies serving Shelbyville, TN. 4 of them are based in Shelbyville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 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?
6 ranked septic service companies in Shelbyville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Watts Service Company Plumbing & Septic (#1), J & P Septic Services (#2) and Keith's Tank Service (#4). 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?
17 of 21 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Watts Service Company Plumbing & Septic (#1), J & P Septic Services (#2) and Jones Septic Service (#3). 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 21 rated septic service companies in Shelbyville is 5.0★, with a median of 20 reviews. SteadyFlo Plumbing & Septic has the most, 505 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 21 septic service companies serving Shelbyville.
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