Ranked #1 in South Orange
Based in Midland Park, 18 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 South Orange, NJ (2026)
281 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 Orange: 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 281.
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Most-reviewed: Pipe Works Services, Inc., 1,940 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 281 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
281 South Orange septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 169 are open 24/7, 223 open Saturdays and 206 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 281 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in South Orange 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, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 61 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | All Flow Sewer & Drain Service | 60 | 5.0★ (200) | Maplewood, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 123 Sewer & Drain | 60 | 5.0★ (69) | Washington Heights, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A & L Cesspool | 60 | 4.8★ (469) | Brooklyn, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | EarthCare, a Wind River Company | 60 | 4.8★ (261) | West Milford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | NY Sewer and Drain | 60 | 5.0★ (65) | Staten Island, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pipe Works Services, Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (1,940) | Chatham, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | North Jersey Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (196) | Fairfield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Valley Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (274) | Fairfield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 281 best septic service companies in South Orange, 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, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Maplewood, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based in Washington Heights, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in West Milford, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Staten Island, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Chatham, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,940 Google reviews, the most in South Orange.
Based in Fairfield, 9 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 Fairfield, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based in Middlesex, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
Based in Paterson, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Brooklyn, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Elmwood Park, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Garfield, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cedar Grove, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Springfield, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in The Bronx, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based in Rockaway, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews.
Based in Staten Island, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rahway, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based in Long Island City, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 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 281 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Sewer & Drain of East Rutherford | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| 911 Sewer & Drain of Little Falls | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| A & J Sewer Specialists | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| A 49.95 Any Sewer Or Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| ABC PLUMBING & SEWERS | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| American Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Brother´s Sewer and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Eagles Sewer & Drainage | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Garden State Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| KCM Construction LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Liberty Sewer Drain & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Norton Sewer & Drain Lake | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Plainfield Sewer & Drain Corporation | 1.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Reliable Septic Pumping Incorporated | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ridgewood Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Root Runner Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Sun Ray Sewer & Drain | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| WeGo Grease Trap Cleaning & Cooking Oil Pickup | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked South Orange septic service companies
We scored 281 South Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in South Orange?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in South Orange, 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 All Flow Sewer & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 281 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in South Orange?
ContractorsRanked ranks 281 septic service companies serving South Orange, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in South Orange are open 24/7?
169 ranked septic service companies in South Orange post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and All Flow 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 South Orange work on weekends?
223 of 281 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 206 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and All Flow Sewer & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Orange septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 281 rated septic service companies in South Orange is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Pipe Works Services, Inc. has the most, 1,940 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Orange count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Orange 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 Orange
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 281 septic service companies serving South Orange.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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