Salem · Septic tank services

The 3 Best Septic tank services in Salem

2027 Edition

Three septic tank services in Salem worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Salem, OR02Action Drain And Rooter Service03A and B Septic Service
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.7 · 326 reviews4.5 · 18 reviews4.0 · 28 reviews
In business–––
Budget–––
Free estimateAskAskAsk
LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inSalemSalemAlbany

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.3 septic tank services in Salem, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Marion

Salem, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
49.0 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 175,516 (April 2020 base)
+3.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring septic tank services in Salem: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Salem cost guide.

Request a quote

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Questions

Questions about septic tank services in Salem

How did the editors choose these septic tank services in Salem?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 septic tank services for Salem.
Which of these septic tank services in Salem has the best reviews?
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Salem, OR has a 4.7 rating from 326 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these septic tank services licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for septic tank services in Salem?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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