59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews, the most in Vermilion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Septic Service Companies in Vermilion, OH (2026)
22 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 Vermilion: Reliable Basement and Drain, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services, 750 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after Reliable Basement and Drain; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Vermilion septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 septic service companies in Vermilion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Basement and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (892) | Lorain, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services | 57 | 4.9★ (750) | Sandusky, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 56 | 4.9★ (481) | Norwalk, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cleveland Sewer Drain and Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (162) | North Olmsted, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Economy Drain Cleaning & Septic Services, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (63) | Vermilion | — | — |
| 6 | J&J Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric | 55 | 4.9★ (129) | Elyria, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pompeii's Plumbing, Sewer & Drain | 54 | 4.6★ (134) | Avon, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Franklin Sanitation LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (51) | Huron, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sanitary Septic Tank Cleaning Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (72) | Cleveland, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Fred Lewis Septic & Portables | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Oberlin, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 22 best septic service companies in Vermilion, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sandusky, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Olmsted, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Amherst, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Huron, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Vermilion
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| H&H Plumbing and Sewer LLC | 3.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Sykuta Waterproofing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Vermilion septic service companies
We scored 22 Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Vermilion?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Vermilion, OH is Reliable Basement and Drain with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 22 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Vermilion?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 septic service companies serving Vermilion, OH. 2 of them are based in Vermilion; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Vermilion are open 24/7?
9 ranked septic service companies in Vermilion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliable Basement and Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Vermilion work on weekends?
14 of 22 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliable Basement and Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Sandusky Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vermilion septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated septic service companies in Vermilion is 4.9★, with a median of 40 reviews. Reliable Basement and Drain has the most, 892 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 Vermilion count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vermilion 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 Vermilion
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 septic service companies serving Vermilion.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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