59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,339 Google reviews, the most in Van Buren.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Van Buren, AR (2026)
10 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 Van Buren: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,339 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): BDS Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: CARDS, 245 Google reviews at 2.1★, the most of 10 ranked after Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Van Buren septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Van Buren at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith | 59 | 4.8★ (1,339) | Fort Smith, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BDS Septic Service | 58 | 5.0★ (53) | Fort Smith, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elizabeth Septic & Drain Medics | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Castle Rock, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Gryner Tanks Inc | 50 | 4.7★ (33) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 5 | Moses Plumbing | 48 | 3.9★ (44) | Fort Smith, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Nabholz | 47 | 4.4★ (29) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 7 | Pro-Rooter Professional Sewer | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | Fort Smith, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | CARDS | 45 | 2.1★ (245) | Van Buren | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Junior Moss Septic Tank | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | Greenwood, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Goines Concrete Co Inc | 40 | 4.5★ (8) | Poteau, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best septic service companies in Van Buren, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Smith, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castle Rock, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Van Buren
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Nabholz
Based in Van Buren
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#8 CARDS
Based in Van Buren
45/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.1★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 16 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poteau, 21 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Van Buren septic service companies
We scored 10 Van Buren 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 2, 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Van Buren?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Van Buren, AR is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,339 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. BDS Septic Service (#2) and Elizabeth Septic & Drain Medics (#3) follow. We ranked 10 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Van Buren?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 septic service companies serving Van Buren, AR. 3 of them are based in Van Buren; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Van Buren are open 24/7?
3 ranked septic service companies in Van Buren post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith (#1), BDS Septic Service (#2) and Elizabeth Septic & Drain Medics (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Van Buren work on weekends?
4 of 10 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith (#1), BDS Septic Service (#2) and Elizabeth Septic & Drain Medics (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Van Buren septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated septic service companies in Van Buren is 4.6★, with a median of 31 reviews. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Fort Smith has the most, 1,339 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Van Buren count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Van Buren 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 Van Buren
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 septic service companies serving Van Buren.
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