64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 220 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 Tallahassee, FL (2026)
17 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 Tallahassee: Blackwater Septic Service, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cooper's Plumbing & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
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Most-reviewed: Cooper's Plumbing & Air, 3,087 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Tallahassee septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Tallahassee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackwater Septic Service | 64 | 4.9★ (220) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cooper's Plumbing & Air | 61 | 4.8★ (3,087) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Terry West Plumbing LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (41) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Capital City Septic Services | 60 | 4.6★ (51) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Capital Plumbing Contractors, Inc. | 59 | 4.8★ (572) | Tallahassee | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Brian's Septic Service | 57 | 4.6★ (217) | Tallahassee | — | — |
| 7 | Southern Septic Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Tallahassee | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | All Septic Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Tallahassee | — | — |
| 9 | Terry West Plumbing and Septic Services | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Tallahassee | — | — |
| 10 | Miller Septic Services | 56 | 4.2★ (28) | Tallahassee | Sat | — |
The 17 best septic service companies in Tallahassee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tallahassee
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,087 Google reviews, the most in Tallahassee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Tallahassee
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Mudline Septic
Based in Tallahassee
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Demco
Based in Tallahassee
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Tallahassee
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buddy's Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| Buddy's Septic Tank Services | In Tallahassee | |
| Capital City Septic Services | In Tallahassee | |
| Good Soil Septic Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Tallahassee |
| Kilpatrick's Septic Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Tallahassee |
| N FL Septic Consulting LLC | In Tallahassee | |
| Quick Fix Septic | In Tallahassee |
How we ranked Tallahassee septic service companies
We scored 17 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Tallahassee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Tallahassee, FL is Blackwater Septic Service with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cooper's Plumbing & Air (#2) and Terry West Plumbing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Tallahassee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 septic service companies serving Tallahassee, FL. 16 of them are based in Tallahassee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Tallahassee are open 24/7?
6 ranked septic service companies in Tallahassee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Blackwater Septic Service (#1), Cooper's Plumbing & Air (#2) and Terry West Plumbing LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Tallahassee work on weekends?
7 of 17 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blackwater Septic Service (#1), Cooper's Plumbing & Air (#2) and Terry West Plumbing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tallahassee septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated septic service companies in Tallahassee is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Cooper's Plumbing & Air has the most, 3,087 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 Tallahassee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 septic service companies serving Tallahassee.
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