63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Best Septic Service Companies in University Heights, NY (2026)
288 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in University Heights: A & L Cesspool, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc ., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 288.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp, 1,423 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 288 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
288 University Heights septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 197 are open 24/7, 238 open Saturdays and 233 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 288 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in University Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & L Cesspool | 63 | 4.8★ (469) | Brooklyn, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . | 63 | 5.0★ (518) | The Bronx, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets | 63 | 4.8★ (786) | Midland Park, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Zoom Drain North Jersey | 62 | 4.9★ (849) | New York City, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp | 60 | 4.8★ (1,423) | East Garden City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Rooter Express Sewer and Drain Cleaning Corp. | 60 | 4.9★ (129) | The Bronx, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | 24/7 Drain & Sewer | 59 | 5.0★ (167) | Garfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 123 Sewer & Drain | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Washington Heights, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Apax Sewer Drain & Cleaning | 59 | 5.0★ (177) | Long Island City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 59 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 288 best septic service companies in University 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 The Bronx, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based in Midland Park, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in New York City, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 849 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in East Garden City, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,423 Google reviews, the most in University Heights.
Based in The Bronx, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Garfield, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews.
Based in Washington Heights, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Long Island City, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based in Staten Island, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in The Bronx, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Yonkers, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Elmwood Park, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Queens, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 555 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in New York City, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Brooklyn, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 401 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews.
Based in Staten Island, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Westwood, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 254 Google reviews.
Based in The Bronx, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Carlstadt, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in Chestnut Ridge, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 287 Google reviews.
Based in Brooklyn, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews.
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 288 ranked septic service companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving University 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Sewer & Drain of East Rutherford | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| 911 Sewer & Drain of Little Falls | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| A & J Sewer Specialists | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| A 49.95 Any Sewer Or Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Able Tex Sewer Rooter | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| AZ Sewers & Drain Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Brother´s Sewer and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| College Point Plumbing & Sewer | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| John's Sewer Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Liberty Sewer Drain & Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Mc Lean Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Queens | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Nassau County Plumbing and Sewer Rooter | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| North Star Sewer Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ridgewood Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Root Runner Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sluggo's Sewer & Drain Service, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Sun Ray Sewer & Drain | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| WeGo Grease Trap Cleaning & Cooking Oil Pickup | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked University Heights septic service companies
We scored 288 University 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 University 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 University Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in University Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in University Heights, NY is A & L Cesspool with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . (#2) and Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3) follow. We ranked 288 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in University Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 288 septic service companies serving University Heights, NY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in University Heights are open 24/7?
197 ranked septic service companies in University Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A & L Cesspool (#1), Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . (#2) and Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in University Heights work on weekends?
238 of 288 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 233 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A & L Cesspool (#1), Express Sewer, Drain Cleaning & Repairs Inc . (#2) and Zuidema Septic Services & Portable Toilets (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University Heights septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 288 rated septic service companies in University Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing Corp has the most, 1,423 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 University Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the University 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 University Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 288 septic service companies serving University Heights.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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