Ranked #1 in Short Hills
Based in Midland Park, 20 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Short Hills, NJ (2026)
248 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 Short Hills: Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PowerFlo Sewer Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 248.
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Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 248 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
248 Short Hills septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 144 are open 24/7, 198 open Saturdays and 178 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 248 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Septic service companies in East Orange ranking. See Septic service companies in East Orange
Top 10 septic service companies in Short Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets | 61 | 4.8★ (786) | Midland Park, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 61 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pipe Works Services, Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (1,940) | Chatham, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | All Flow Sewer & Drain Service | 60 | 5.0★ (200) | Maplewood, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | EarthCare, a Wind River Company | 60 | 4.8★ (261) | West Milford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | 123 Sewer & Drain | 60 | 5.0★ (69) | Washington Heights, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tiger Grease and Septic | 59 | 4.9★ (28) | Paterson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 59 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | North Jersey Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (196) | Fairfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | NY Sewer and Drain | 59 | 5.0★ (65) | Staten Island, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 248 best septic service companies in Short Hills, 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 Staten Island, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Chatham, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, the most in Short Hills.
Based in Maplewood, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based in West Milford, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Washington Heights, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Paterson, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Middlesex, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfield, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fairfield, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based in Cedar Grove, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rockaway, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#15 Sewer Surgeons
Based in Chatham, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elmwood Park, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fair Lawn, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Mountainside, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rahway, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based in Garfield, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Piscataway, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in South Plainfield, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Carlstadt, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
How we ranked Short Hills septic service companies
We scored 248 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Short Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Short Hills, NJ is Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 248 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Short Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 248 septic service companies serving Short Hills, NJ. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Short Hills are open 24/7?
144 ranked septic service companies in Short Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Short Hills work on weekends?
198 of 248 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 178 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Pipe Works Services, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Short Hills septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 248 rated septic service companies in Short Hills is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 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 Short Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Short Hills 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 Short Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 248 septic service companies serving Short Hills.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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