Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,478 Google reviews, the most in Venice.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
36 septic service companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Venice: SOS Septic Inc, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 1,478 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Sanitary Systems Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Decker Plumbing & Drains, 819 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked after SOS Septic Inc; ranked #10.
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36 Venice septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOS Septic Inc | 65 | 4.9★ (1,478) | Englewood, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (361) | Sarasota, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Next Level Plumbing, Water Heaters, and Sewer | 59 | 4.9★ (588) | Sarasota, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Southern Sanitary Systems Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Venice | — | — |
| 5 | John C Cascio Septic Service | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Englewood, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Septic Tank Man | 58 | 4.8★ (85) | Port Charlotte, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Septic Tank Man | 56 | 4.9★ (145) | North Port, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | POP'S Environmental | 56 | 4.9★ (49) | Port Charlotte, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | John P Steyer Septic | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Sarasota, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Decker Plumbing & Drains | 55 | 4.9★ (819) | North Port, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,478 Google reviews, the most in Venice.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 588 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 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 North Port, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 819 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Bradenton, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Waters Septic Tank Service, Inc. | 50 | 4.2★ (68) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Mr. Brown Septic | 49 | 4.8★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Airborne Home Services | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Abbotts' Construction Services, Inc. | 49 | 4.7★ (42) | 4 mi |
| 30 | Blue Septic | 49 | 3.6★ (69) | 24 mi |
| 31 | United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 32 | MassFlo Plumbing & Gas | 48 | 5.0★ (155) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Protek Plumbing and Drain Specialists | 48 | 4.6★ (42) | 21 mi |
| 34 | AAA Port Charlotte Septic | 47 | 4.7★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Precision Plumbing | 44 | 3.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 36 | All Lot Services | 43 | 4.7★ (12) | 19 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Plumbing & Septic Inc | In Venice | |
| A1 Septic Tank Services | 19 mi | |
| Aa Plus Plumbing & Septic Inc | 17 mi | |
| Assurance Plumbing and Septic | In Venice | |
| ATU Services of Florida | 23 mi | |
| Quick Fix Septic | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| R & A Septic & Fill | 23 mi | |
| Septic Services in Bradenton | 20 mi | |
| Waters Wastewater Technologies, Inc. | 5 mi |
We scored 36 Venice 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 Venice 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 |