62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Southern Pines, NC (2026)
23 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 Southern Pines: On Time Plumbing Inc., CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): John Cole's Plumbing Professionals, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
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Most-reviewed: John Cole's Plumbing Professionals, 632 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Southern Pines septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Southern Pines at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Time Plumbing Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (613) | Southern Pines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John Cole's Plumbing Professionals | 61 | 4.9★ (632) | Aberdeen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Buffer Septic & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Pinehurst, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | The Septic And Grease Company | 58 | 4.8★ (119) | Fayetteville, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | MARLIN - Septic Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Installation, and Repair | 58 | 4.8★ (188) | Pinehurst, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (32) | Fayetteville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Broyhill Environmental | 57 | 5.0★ (60) | Winston-Salem, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | EFL Septic Services | 56 | 5.0★ (80) | Sanford, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rob's Backhoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Aberdeen, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Cooper Septic Tank Service | 54 | 4.9★ (43) | Laurinburg, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 23 best septic service companies in Southern Pines, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Aberdeen, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews, the most in Southern Pines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurinburg, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Don Gaddy Septic
Based in Sanford, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Sanford, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Fayetteville, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Southern Pines
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Septic Tank | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Clean Flow Septic Solutions LLC | 22 mi | |
| D C's Septic Tank Services & Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Hughes construction & development LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Southern Pines septic service companies
We scored 23 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Southern Pines?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Southern Pines, NC is On Time Plumbing Inc. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John Cole's Plumbing Professionals (#2) and Buffer Septic & Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 23 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Southern Pines?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 septic service companies serving Southern Pines, NC. 1 of them is based in Southern Pines; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Southern Pines are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Southern Pines post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are On Time Plumbing Inc. (#1), John Cole's Plumbing Professionals (#2) and Gut Busters Septic Tank Service LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Southern Pines work on weekends?
13 of 23 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are On Time Plumbing Inc. (#1), John Cole's Plumbing Professionals (#2) and Buffer Septic & Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Southern Pines septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated septic service companies in Southern Pines is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. John Cole's Plumbing Professionals has the most, 632 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 Southern Pines count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 septic service companies serving Southern Pines.
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