63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)
98 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 Sterling Heights: Harvey and Sons Septic Service, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Universal Plumbing and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.
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Most-reviewed: Universal Plumbing and Sewer, 2,503 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
98 Sterling Heights septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 98 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Sterling Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey and Sons Septic Service | 63 | 4.8★ (137) | Sterling Heights | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Universal Plumbing and Sewer | 63 | 4.9★ (2,503) | Clinton Township, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | M & M Septic | 60 | 4.9★ (498) | Waterford, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 60 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cregger Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 59 | 4.9★ (206) | Farmington, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 59 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Universal Plumbing And Sewer, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (378) | Auburn Hills, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Nelson Bros. Sewer & Plumbing | 56 | 4.8★ (1,624) | Royal Oak, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 56 | 5.0★ (151) | Farmington Hills, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Macomb | 56 | 4.4★ (26) | Clinton Township, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 98 best septic service companies in Sterling Heights, 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 Clinton Township, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,503 Google reviews, the most in Sterling Heights.
#3 M & M Septic
Based in Waterford, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fraser, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based in Farmington, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Warren, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based in Auburn Hills, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews.
Based in Royal Oak, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,624 Google reviews.
Based in Farmington Hills, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Clinton Township, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Auburn Hills, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Dearborn, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Royal Oak, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based in Waterford, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Dearborn, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Warren, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 195 Google reviews.
Based in Walled Lake, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Fenton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Rochester Hills, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
#20 Michigan Waste
Based in Waterford, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in New Baltimore, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 235 Google reviews.
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 644 Google reviews.
Based in Waterford, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Waterford, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Roseville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 98 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 98 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Sterling Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 310 Group | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Advanced Sewer and Drain Cleaning Co. | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Alda Brothers Sewer and Drain Cleaners | 9 mi | |
| B & B Sewer Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Blockbuster Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 12 mi | |
| DNR sewer cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Dun-Rite Plumbing & Sewer Services | 14 mi | |
| IronValve Plumbing & Drain Services Windsor | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Magic Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 6 mi | |
| Main Drain Sewer & Repair | 9 mi | |
| Mr. Drain The Sewer Specialist | 16 mi | |
| Phoenix Drainage | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Pride Plumbing & Electric Sewer | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Proper Maintenance Plumbing and Sewer Service | 8 mi | |
| R & T Sewer Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| R. J. Lewis Services | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Royal Flush Drain Cleaning and Sewer Repair LLC | 15 mi | |
| The Drain& Sewer Co. | 10 mi | |
| Underground Eye Sewer Camera | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Sterling Heights septic service companies
We scored 98 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Sterling Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Sterling Heights, MI is Harvey and Sons Septic Service with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and M & M Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 98 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Sterling Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 98 septic service companies serving Sterling Heights, MI. 2 of them are based in Sterling Heights; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Sterling Heights are open 24/7?
37 ranked septic service companies in Sterling Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Harvey and Sons Septic Service (#1), Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and M & M Septic (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Sterling Heights work on weekends?
59 of 98 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harvey and Sons Septic Service (#1), Universal Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and M & M Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sterling Heights septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 98 rated septic service companies in Sterling Heights is 4.7★, with a median of 34 reviews. Universal Plumbing and Sewer has the most, 2,503 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 Sterling Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 98 septic service companies serving Sterling Heights.
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