60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 49 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 Utica, NY (2026)
19 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 Utica: JS Septic & Sewer Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Plumbing and Drains, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Central Plumbing and Drains, 251 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Utica septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Utica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JS Septic & Sewer Services | 60 | 4.7★ (49) | Rome, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Central Plumbing and Drains | 56 | 4.5★ (251) | Herkimer, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (67) | Utica | Sat | — |
| 4 | Bob Lynn & Son Septic Tank Cleaning | 54 | 4.6★ (57) | Utica | — | — |
| 5 | CNY Sewer | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Utica | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | DA Schallenberg Construction | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | Rome, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Crane Plumbing Septic & Drains | 53 | 4.1★ (43) | Rome, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr Rooter Plumbing Of Oneida | 53 | 4.9★ (100) | Oneida, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Gary Spaven and Sons | 53 | 4.7★ (17) | Oneida, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | KG Septic and Sewer LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (27) | Oneida, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best septic service companies in Utica, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Herkimer, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 251 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Utica
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 CNY Sewer
Based in Utica
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Rome, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Oneida, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Roto Drains
Based in Herkimer, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ilion, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Crane Company
Based in Oneida, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneida, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ilion, 11 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 10 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete product supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Utica
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dawley Plumbing & Sewer Clng | 13 mi | |
| Knudsen & Sons Excavation and Firewood | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mr Rooter Plumbing of Rome | 16 mi | |
| Primetime Sewer & Drain | 5.0★ (1) | In Utica |
| Smith's Excavating | In Utica |
How we ranked Utica septic service companies
We scored 19 Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Utica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Utica, NY is JS Septic & Sewer Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Central Plumbing and Drains (#2) and Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 19 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Utica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 septic service companies serving Utica, NY. 3 of them are based in Utica; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Utica are open 24/7?
7 ranked septic service companies in Utica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JS Septic & Sewer Services (#1), Central Plumbing and Drains (#2) and CNY Sewer (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Utica work on weekends?
11 of 19 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JS Septic & Sewer Services (#1), Central Plumbing and Drains (#2) and Sean Wlock Excavating & Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Utica septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated septic service companies in Utica is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. Central Plumbing and Drains has the most, 251 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 Utica count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Utica 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 Utica
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 septic service companies serving Utica.
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