How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio septic system contractors with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Septic System Contractors in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 60/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 60/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 60/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 60/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 60/100 - Solid
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0
Why this ranking: 60/100 Trust Score (Solid), published license evidence.
- Trust score
- 45/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (132)
Why this ranking: 45/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.8 average rating across 132 public reviews, 39 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (323)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 323 public reviews, 37 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (244)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 244 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (73)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 73 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (526)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 526 public reviews, 58 years in business.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.5 (33)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.5 average rating across 33 public reviews, 65 years in business.
- Trust score
- 30/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (47)
Why this ranking: 30/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 47 public reviews, 19 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Haddix Excavating
Lebanon, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #12Hansel's Septic Tank Service
Columbus, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #13Roto-Rooter of Lake County
Mentor, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #14Wessco Septic Pumping
Newark, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #15Clarridge Discount Septic LLC
Marysville, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #16Aaron-Andrews Septic Tank Service
Batavia, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #17George's Septic Tank Sewer Services
Hamilton, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #18Pags Excavating
Alliance, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #19AAA Sanitation, Inc.
Manchester, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
- #20Accurate Septic Services
Brookville, OH - Trust 30/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#4 statewide: Suburban Septic Service Inc (45/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#5 statewide: Affordable Waste Services (40/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#3 statewide: Viox Excavating, Inc. (60/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#135 statewide: Blue Ox Septic (25/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#180 statewide: ASAP - AMERICAN SEWER and PLUMBING SERVICES (20/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#201 statewide: Kramer Excavating & Drainage LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#141 statewide: Olivo Excavating Co (25/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#132 statewide: Duke's Sanitary Services Inc (25/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#18 statewide: Pags Excavating (30/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#218 statewide: A & D Excavating LLC (10/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For septic system contractors, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for septic system contractors.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who are the best septic system contractors in Ohio?
ProFix ranks Buckeye Plumbing & Drains, LLC #1 among Ohio septic system contractors - Trust Score 60/100. Use this as a shortlist, then confirm license, insurance, written scope, and crew fit before hiring. Methodology follows the answer: Trust Score, recent permit count, review depth, profile evidence, tenure, and public verification.
Who is the #1 septic system contractor in Ohio for 2026?
Buckeye Plumbing & Drains, LLC ranks #1 among published Ohio septic system contractors in this ProFix list because it combines a 60/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this septic system contractor ranking fit best?
Use it for septic installs, septage hauling, service contracts, inspections, and leach-field repairs. It is especially useful when the job looks like a new household sewage treatment system or failed leach-field replacement, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this septic system contractor ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for a new household sewage treatment system or failed leach-field replacement may not be the best fit for a $200 pump-out coordination or transfer-inspection question.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio septic system contractors?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is soil-test mistakes, county health-department delays, and unregistered installers.
Why does ProFix use permits in this septic system contractor ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For septic system contractors, ProFix weights county health-district registrations and sewage-treatment permit signals alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.