63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 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 South Bend, IN (2026)
50 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 South Bend: Mr. Septic, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mac's Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 50.
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Most-reviewed: Huff Septic Inc, 691 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 South Bend septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in South Bend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Septic | 63 | 4.9★ (64) | South Bend | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Huff Septic Inc | 63 | 4.9★ (691) | South Bend | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Mac's Septic Services | 63 | 4.9★ (41) | South Bend | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | JB Wagner Septic, Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (276) | South Bend | — | — |
| 5 | Krueger's Septic Services | 61 | 4.8★ (95) | Niles, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Delgado’s Septic Cleaning LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (77) | Elkhart, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Firefly Inspection | 61 | 4.9★ (35) | South Bend | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cowsert Jr Septic is now Save Septic | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Granger, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Grubb's Septic Cleaning | 59 | 4.6★ (97) | Elkhart, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | G4 Septic and Excavation | 58 | 4.4★ (5) | South Bend | 24/7 | — |
The 50 best septic service companies in South Bend, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in South Bend
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, the most in South Bend.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 South Bend
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 K-Fex Inc.
Based in LaPorte, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in LaPorte, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 septic service companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving South Bend
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All American Septic Doctor | 4 mi | |
| Best Drain & Sewer Cleaning | In South Bend | |
| Bob's Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services | In South Bend | |
| Cowsert Septic Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Farrell Does IT | 13 mi | |
| Justin’s Septic and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| MOR Custom, LLC | 21 mi | |
| Plymouth Septic Pumping | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| RL Yoder Excavating | 21 mi | |
| Scotts AAA Septic Llc | 5 mi | |
| Septic Pumping Elkhart | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Septic Tank South Bend | In South Bend | |
| Speedy Drain & Sewer Cleaning | 7 mi | |
| Swartz's Septic Services | 5 mi | |
| Yoder & Stutzman Well & Septic | 4.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
How we ranked South Bend septic service companies
We scored 50 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in South Bend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in South Bend, IN is Mr. Septic with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Huff Septic Inc (#2) and Mac's Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 50 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in South Bend?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 septic service companies serving South Bend, IN. 16 of them are based in South Bend; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in South Bend are open 24/7?
15 ranked septic service companies in South Bend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Septic (#1), Mac's Septic Services (#3) and Krueger's Septic Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in South Bend work on weekends?
22 of 50 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Septic (#1), Mac's Septic Services (#3) and Krueger's Septic Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Bend septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated septic service companies in South Bend is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Huff Septic Inc has the most, 691 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 South Bend count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Bend 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 South Bend
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 septic service companies serving South Bend.
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