How We Rank

Every company on SepticCompare is sourced from publicly available Google Maps business data. We do not accept payment for listing placement, and companies cannot pay to be included or excluded from our directory. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, unbiased view of septic service providers in each market.

Companies are automatically included if they meet our basic criteria: they are listed as a septic service provider on Google Maps, have a verifiable business address in one of our covered states, and provide septic-related services.

Our data collection process combines automated and manual methods to ensure accuracy:

• Google Maps data: Company name, address, phone number, website, ratings, review count, and hours of operation are sourced from Google Maps business listings.
• Website data extraction: Pricing, services offered, system types handled, service areas, and specializations are extracted from each company's website when available.
• Pricing confidence scoring: Each company's pricing data is assigned a confidence level (low, medium, high) based on how clearly the pricing is published on their website.
• Regular updates: Data is refreshed periodically to reflect changes in pricing, ratings, and business information.

We maintain strict editorial standards:

• No paid placements: Companies cannot pay for higher rankings or preferred placement in our directory.
• Publicly verifiable data: All information displayed can be verified through Google Maps or the company's own website.
• Consistent methodology: Every company is evaluated using the same criteria regardless of size, location, or relationship with SepticCompare.
• Accuracy corrections: Business owners can claim their listing to request corrections to their business information.

We believe in full transparency about how SepticCompare operates:

• Free for homeowners: Browsing our directory, comparing companies, and accessing pricing data is completely free for homeowners.
• Lead generation: When homeowners request quotes through our platform, we connect them with relevant septic companies. This is how we generate revenue.
• No impact on rankings: Our revenue model does not influence how companies are ranked or displayed. Rankings are based solely on publicly available data.

Our cost guides and educational content reference authoritative sources including:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Septic system guidance and regulations
• NC Department of Health and Human Services — North Carolina septic regulations
• SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) — South Carolina septic regulations
• Kentucky Division of Water — Kentucky septic regulations
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection — Maine septic regulations

Data Accuracy & Updates

We strive to keep all information accurate and up to date. However, pricing, services, and business details can change. If you notice inaccurate information about a company, please contact us or have the business owner claim their listing to request updates.