55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Septic Service Companies in Winterset, IA (2026)
8 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 Winterset: Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Total Comfort Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Winterset septic service companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 septic service companies in Winterset at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Indianola, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Total Comfort Group | 55 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Zippy Drain | 54 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Beebe Drain and Sewer Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (48) | Clive, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Davis Septic Tank Service | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Indianola, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Forest Septic Tank Services | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Indianola, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Indianola Precast Concrete | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | Indianola, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwalk, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
The 8 best septic service companies in Winterset, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Winterset.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Indianola, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Norwalk, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Winterset septic service companies
We scored 8 Winterset 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 Winterset 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 Winterset: frequently asked questions
Who is the best septic service company in Winterset?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked septic service company in Winterset, IA is Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Total Comfort Group (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 8 septic service companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many septic service companies are there in Winterset?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 septic service companies serving Winterset, IA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which septic service companies in Winterset are open 24/7?
4 ranked septic service companies in Winterset post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC (#1), Total Comfort Group (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which septic service companies in Winterset work on weekends?
6 of 8 ranked septic service companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Forest Septic Environmental Services LLC (#1), Total Comfort Group (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Winterset septic service companies have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated septic service companies in Winterset is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 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 Winterset count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winterset 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 Winterset
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 septic service companies serving Winterset.
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