Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Waterloo: Weber Environmental Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Kitchener ON, 878 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #3.
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35 Waterloo septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weber Environmental Services | 60 | 4.6★ (96) | Kitchener, 14 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo | 60 | 4.8★ (457) | Kitchener, 3 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Kitchener ON | 60 | 4.7★ (878) | Kitchener, 8 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Gibson Septic Service | 59 | 4.9★ (43) | Norfolk County, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Cambridge, ON | 58 | 4.8★ (748) | Cambridge, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Guelph | 56 | 4.7★ (568) | Guelph, 23 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Cambridge | 56 | 4.8★ (368) | Cambridge, 25 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bio-Bob's Septic Services | 56 | 4.9★ (64) | Kitchener, 12 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Richard Schaefer & Son Excavating & Septic Installation | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Kitchener, 4 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Guelph | 54 | 4.7★ (170) | Guelph, 25 km away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 8 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 878 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 20 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 20 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 748 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 23 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 568 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 25 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 368 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 12 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 4 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Guelph, 25 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cambridge, 18 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Hamburg, 19 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 38 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 2 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paris, 31 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 2 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Guelph, 19 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 26 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 22 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 24 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 37 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cambridge, 16 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Norfolk County, 31 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 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 #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Gerber Morris Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 km |
| 27 | Guelph Hydrovac | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 km |
| 28 | Pelican Excavating | 49 | 4.4★ (13) | 29 km |
| 29 | Oxford excavation inc | 48 | 4.5★ (42) | 39 km |
| 30 | Regional Sewer & Watermain Ltd | 46 | 3.0★ (10) | 15 km |
| 31 | Hunter Plumbing, Heating, & Excavating Inc. | 45 | 4.5★ (93) | 34 km |
| 32 | Network Sewer & Watermain | 44 | 3.0★ (4) | 22 km |
| 33 | Total Excavation Inc | 43 | 4.7★ (14) | 33 km |
| 34 | Gerth Excavating | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 km |
| 35 | SHS Concepts Inc | 42 | 5.0★ (7) | 38 km |
20 more septic service companies within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Af Terpstra Limited | 5.0★ (1) | 30 km |
| Bergmann North America Inc. (BNA) | 5.0★ (2) | 8 km |
| C O Construction | 20 km | |
| Caledon Excavation and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 26 km |
| CDS Septic Services Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | 34 km |
| Groves Marine | 3 km | |
| Guelph Septic Repair & Installation | 5.0★ (1) | 24 km |
| Howard Cook Drainage Ltd | 1.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Huber Excavating & Septic Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 km |
| Hutchy's Custom Excavating Inc. | In Waterloo | |
| LP Landscape Plus | 4.7★ (148) | In Waterloo |
| Mahoney Excavating and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 37 km |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Breslau ON | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| One Source Mechanical Inc | In Waterloo | |
| Rooter-Man Plumbing & Waterproofing Brantford | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Terra Novus Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 km |
| The Septic Guy | 13 km | |
| Underground Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| Weber Septic Service Limited | 11 km | |
| Wilton Waste Disposal | 16 km |
We scored 35 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 |