62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Best Septic Service Companies in Somerville, NJ (2026)
97 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 Somerville: Arrow Sewer and Drain, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Big Mike's Septic Drain Cleaning Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 97.
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Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
97 Somerville septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 45 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 97 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Somerville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 62 | 4.9★ (848) | Middlesex, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Big Mike's Septic Drain Cleaning Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Bridgewater, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Edison Sewer & Drain Service | 58 | 4.9★ (149) | Piscataway, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | AAA All Drains Septic Cleaning Co. | 58 | 4.6★ (28) | West Milford, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A Sewer Genie | 58 | 4.9★ (86) | Bedminster, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 58 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pipe Works Services, Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (1,940) | Chatham, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | nextgen plumbing, heating & cooling | 57 | 4.9★ (259) | Hopatcong, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arrow Sewer and Drain | 57 | 4.8★ (122) | South Plainfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tiger Grease and Septic | 56 | 4.9★ (28) | Paterson, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 97 best septic service companies in Somerville, 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 Bridgewater, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Piscataway, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in West Milford, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bedminster, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Staten Island, 25 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Chatham, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, the most in Somerville.
Based in Hopatcong, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based in South Plainfield, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Paterson, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Maplewood, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based in Bridgewater, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bloomfield, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
#14 Sewer Doctor
Based in Bridgewater, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rockaway, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based in East Brunswick, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Rahway, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based in Mountainside, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Bridgewater, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Bedminster, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based in Trenton, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 722 Google reviews.
Based in Berkeley Heights, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Staten Island, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
#24 Sewer Surgeons
Based in Chatham, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Orange, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Septic service companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 97 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Somerville
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Excavating & Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| ABC PLUMBING & SEWERS | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| American Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| ATS TRUST | In Somerville | |
| B Horstmann Septic Services LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Dover Sewer Department | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Elizabeth Sewer & Drains Co | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Frank Liquori Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Garden State Drain and Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| General Sewer Service Of New York L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| New Jersey Sewer and Drain LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| NJ Sewer & Drain Pro | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Norton Sewer & Drain Lake | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Plainfield Sewer & Drain Corporation | 1.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Reliable Septic Pumping Incorporated | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Resolve Waterline & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| South Brunswick Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| T.P. Trezza Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Teramax LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Somerville septic service companies
We scored 97 Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Somerville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Somerville, NJ is Arrow Sewer and Drain with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Big Mike's Septic Drain Cleaning Inc. (#2) and Edison Sewer & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 97 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Somerville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 97 septic service companies serving Somerville, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Somerville are open 24/7?
45 ranked septic service companies in Somerville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), Big Mike's Septic Drain Cleaning Inc. (#2) and Edison Sewer & Drain Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Somerville work on weekends?
73 of 97 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arrow Sewer and Drain (#1), Big Mike's Septic Drain Cleaning Inc. (#2) and Edison Sewer & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Somerville septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 97 rated septic service companies in Somerville is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 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 Somerville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Somerville 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 Somerville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 97 septic service companies serving Somerville.
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