5 Best Septic Tank Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A backed-up sewer line rarely waits for a convenient time, and among septic tank services in Chicago, Roto-Rooter alone has logged over 8,500 Google reviews from customers who called at exactly the wrong moment. Every company on this page holds a rating of 4.7 or better, and the smaller local names hold nearly as high a rating with far fewer reviews behind them, worth knowing before you assume bigger always means better.

Short answer: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is Chicago's most-reviewed sewer and drain company at 4.7 stars across more than 8,500 Google reviews, known for 24/7 emergency response. Suburban Plumbing (4.9, 396 reviews) and J Sewer & Drain Plumbing (4.9, 344 reviews) both hold higher ratings, with Suburban standing out for specialized hydrojetting and vacuum truck equipment.

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How Chicago's Top Septic & Sewer Services Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup	4.7 ★	8,543	24/7 emergency response	View ›
2	Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts	4.9 ★	396	Hydrojetting & grease removal	View ›
3	J Sewer & Drain Plumbing	4.9 ★	344	Whole-plumbing-stack projects	View ›
4	A&J Sewer Service	4.7 ★	278	Grease traps & catch basins	View ›
5	Grayson Sewer and Drain Services	4.9 ★	170	Second opinions & honest diagnostics	View ›

5 Best Septic Tank Services in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.78,543 Google reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is the Chicago branch of the national plumbing chain, offering drain cleaning, sewer service, excavation and water damage cleanup around the clock with no extra charge for nights, weekends or holidays. It's the most-reviewed name in this category in Chicago by a wide margin, and named technicians are credited repeatedly for fast, clear diagnostics.

What people praise

Named technicians praised for clear explanations and fair pricing
24/7 availability with no premium for weekend or holiday calls
Fast dispatch, often within two hours for urgent issues
Follow-up camera inspections to confirm the fix held

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer described a job that escalated in cost and a technician who used personal household items without asking
Large operation, so expect a standardized process rather than a boutique feel

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume8,543 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed sewer and drain company in Chicago by far, and a safe default for round-the-clock emergency response. Confirm the full cost breakdown before work begins.

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166 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts

4.9396 Google reviews

Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts is a Brookfield-based company covering septic systems, drainage, gas lines and water heaters, with its own truck-mounted hydrojetting equipment and a dedicated vacuum truck for grease and sludge removal. It holds one of the highest ratings on this page, and reviewers repeatedly credit its specialized equipment for solving problems other plumbers couldn't locate.

What people praise

Truck-mounted hydrojetting and vacuum equipment other companies lack
Successfully diagnosed and fixed a recurring problem after two other companies failed
Named technicians praised for honest, no-upsell diagnostics
Handles both residential and commercial grease and sludge removal

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume396 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a stubborn or recurring sewer problem, given its specialized hydrojetting and vacuum truck equipment that not every competitor carries.

Website Book now +1708-729-9249 Directions

9100 Plainfield Rd Ste 9A, Brookfield, IL 60513

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

J Sewer & Drain Plumbing

4.9344 Google reviews

J Sewer & Drain Plumbing is a Chicago plumbing company handling drain cleaning, leak detection, sewer repair and larger jobs like full plumbing stack replacements, including excavation work. Named technicians are credited repeatedly for offering multiple options with clear estimates, and one detailed review describes a full stack replacement completed with careful landscaping preservation.

What people praise

Named technicians praised for offering upfront options and estimates
Handles large jobs, including plumbing stack replacement and excavation
Careful post-work cleanup, including landscaping restoration
Same-day or next-day response reported by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

One reviewer felt a drain cleaning charge ran high for the work performed

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume344 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for larger, more involved plumbing and sewer projects, not just quick drain clearing, with a track record of careful, well-communicated big jobs.

Website +1773-968-2704 Directions

3343 N Monticello Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

A&J Sewer Service

4.7278 Google reviews

A&J Sewer Service is a Wheeling-based, family-owned company with over 40 years in waste removal and drain cleaning, specializing in grease trap cleaning, catch basin maintenance and septic pumping for both residential and commercial clients. It services recurring commercial accounts like car washes on a scheduled basis alongside one-off residential calls.

What people praise

Decades of experience in grease trap and catch basin maintenance
Reliable recurring service for commercial accounts
Honest recommendations, including avoiding unnecessary costly repairs
Fast grease trap cleaning, often completed in around 30 minutes

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers noted incomplete debris removal or equipment issues on a visit
Confirm camera-inspection capability is available if you specifically need it

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume278 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown87% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-established specialist for grease traps and catch basins, especially strong for recurring commercial maintenance. Confirm equipment capabilities like camera inspection before booking if that's part of what you need.

Website Book now +1847-250-6488 Directions

1055 Courtesy Dr Unit D, Wheeling, IL 60090

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Grayson Sewer and Drain Services

4.9170 Google reviews

Grayson Sewer and Drain Services is a Chicago sewer and drain company run by a named lead technician who is repeatedly credited for offering second opinions that save homeowners from unnecessary large repairs. It handles drain cleaning, hydrojetting, camera inspections and sewer repair, and multiple reviewers describe it as noticeably more affordable than larger competitors.

What people praise

Named technician praised repeatedly for honest, no-pressure diagnostics
Camera inspection and hydrojetting used to confirm before recommending repairs
Multiple reviewers report it saved them from an unnecessary full sewer line replacement
Generally lower pricing than the larger national chains

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume170 · 71st

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth calling for a second opinion before committing to a costly repair recommended elsewhere. Reviewers consistently credit it with catching problems other companies missed and avoiding overtreatment.

Website +1773-988-2638 Directions

1945 N Lockwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago septic and sewer companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from over 8,000 reviews carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do septic and sewer services cost in Chicago? (2026)

Reviewer price tags for the businesses on this page vary widely by job type and severity. Here are the ranges customers reported paying for common jobs:

Job	Typical price
Drain cleaning / rodding	$300-$600
Sewer cleaning / hydrojetting	$400-$1,000+
Sump pump installation	$200-$1,000
Larger repair (leak detection, stack work)	$800-$2,000+

Ranges reflect the price figures reviewers reported in their Google reviews for the businesses on this page, verified August 2026. Actual cost depends on scope and severity, so always get a written quote before work begins.

Serving the Chicago area

The companies above cover Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Brookfield, Wheeling and neighborhoods across the North and Northwest Side. Searching for septic or sewer service near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a septic or sewer company

Is the estimate flat-rate, and does it include camera inspection if I need it?
Do you use hydrojetting, and is a vacuum truck available for grease or sludge removal?
Is there an extra charge for after-hours, weekend, or holiday service?
Will you offer a second opinion before recommending a full line replacement?
What’s included in the cleanup after excavation or larger repair work?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these septic and sewer services?

We started from every septic tank and sewer service in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these has specialized hydrojetting equipment?

Suburban Plumbing has truck-mounted hydrojetting equipment with a heated water furnace and its own vacuum truck, useful for stubborn grease blockages that standard rodding can’t clear.

Should I get a second opinion before a full sewer line replacement?

It’s worth considering. Multiple reviewers on this page describe Grayson Sewer and Drain catching problems that didn’t actually require the full replacement another company recommended, saving significant money.

The bottom line

Roto-Rooter is the safe default given its scale and 24/7 availability, while Suburban Plumbing is worth calling for a stubborn problem that needs specialized equipment. Get a written estimate and consider a second opinion before any major repair.

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