60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Topeka, KS (2026)
15 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Topeka: Downing Septic Tank Cleaning, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rooter-Man Plumbing, Water Cleanup, Septic Pumping, Septic Cleaning & Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 15.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Action Plumbing, 189 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Topeka septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Topeka at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downing Septic Tank Cleaning | 60 | 4.8★ (51) | Topeka | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dick Cook Septic Systems | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Topeka | Sat | — |
| 3 | Day's Septic Cleaning | 60 | 4.4★ (39) | Topeka | — | — |
| 4 | A-1 Septic Tank Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (180) | Topeka | — | — |
| 5 | Rooter-Man Plumbing, Water Cleanup, Septic Pumping, Septic Cleaning & Drain Cleaning | 59 | 4.3★ (58) | Topeka | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Snake 'n' Rooter Plumbing Company | 55 | 4.3★ (27) | Topeka | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kansas Drainfield | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Topeka | — | — |
| 8 | Hogle Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (30) | Topeka | — | — |
| 9 | Day & Night Sewer | 54 | 4.8★ (28) | De Soto, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Moore’s Bobcat Service, Excavating, Hauling, & Septic Systems | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Topeka | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 15 best septic service companies in Topeka, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Topeka
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Topeka
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Topeka
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Action Plumbing
Based in Lawrence, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 189 Google reviews, the most in Topeka.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topeka
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Topeka
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24+7 Drain and Septic | 25 mi | |
| Boyd Enterprises - Excavating Contractor Lawrence KS | Excavation & Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Hare Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Topeka |
| Neenan Company - TOPEKA | 4.9★ (18) | In Topeka |
How we ranked Topeka septic service companies
We scored 15 Topeka 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 Topeka 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 Topeka: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Topeka?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Topeka, KS is Downing Septic Tank Cleaning with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dick Cook Septic Systems (#2) and Day's Septic Cleaning (#3) follow. We ranked 15 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Topeka?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 septic service companies serving Topeka, KS. 11 of them are based in Topeka; 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 Topeka are open 24/7?
6 ranked septic service companies in Topeka post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Downing Septic Tank Cleaning (#1), Rooter-Man Plumbing, Water Cleanup, Septic Pumping, Septic Cleaning & Drain Cleaning (#5) and Snake 'n' Rooter Plumbing Company (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Topeka work on weekends?
8 of 15 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Downing Septic Tank Cleaning (#1), Dick Cook Septic Systems (#2) and Rooter-Man Plumbing, Water Cleanup, Septic Pumping, Septic Cleaning & Drain Cleaning (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Topeka septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated septic service companies in Topeka is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Action Plumbing has the most, 189 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Topeka count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Topeka 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 Topeka
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 septic service companies serving Topeka.
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