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5 Sons, Landscape & Design

Landscaper · Greenfield, IA · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%67+36.5Reliability 24%54+13.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 55Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.55SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 12 architectsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
1.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
22%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

5 Sons, Landscape & Design at a glance

Google reviewers rate 5 Sons, Landscape & Design 4.8 out of 5 based on 41 reviews. Customers frequently cite punctuality, professional communication, and fair pricing for services including landscaping, grading, lighting, and snow removal. Recurring themes highlight the team's responsiveness, design assistance, and timely project completion. No significant patterns of criticism appear in the provided excerpts, as all reviews are positive.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 41 Google reviews (36 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 22% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 12, 2026.
  • Service: Architect serving Greenfield, Iowa.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other architects

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and craft & service; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction67Reliability54Craft & service98Value99Momentum0Replies to reviews16Satisfaction: 67 (median 85)Reliability: 54 (median 85)Craft & service: 98 (median 97)Value: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 0 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 16 (median 47)
5 Sons, Landscape & DesignArchitects median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
67
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.C
54
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 0/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.5 Sons, Landscape & Design: 16/100 on this factor. Category median: 47.F
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Star ratings

41 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3790%
  • 4 stars25%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star25%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 36 written reviews

  • Praise78100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price120%
  • Reasonable480%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2228%
  • Speed & response1722%
  • Quality & results1317%
  • Would recommend1215%
  • Communication79%
  • Honesty & trust45%
  • Price & value34%

What customers talk about

We read 36 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Love the work they do and how professional they are with their customers!”
  • “They were friendly and kept me informed and prompt.”
  • “They did an exceptional job installing my outside lighting on my house.”
  • “Would recommend them to anyone thinking about landscaping or yard grading.”
  • “Brady is always very responsive and so easy to work with!”
  • “…owned lawnscaping business in Winterset IOWA- Brady and his team are Honest, Hardworking and their professionalism is evident in EVERY job from very…”
  • “We receive a fair estimate quickly.”

People customers mention

  • Brady 8 reviews
  • Naturescapes 7 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

What reviewers say about 5 Sons, Landscape & Design

From 24 detailed written reviews; every point below is quoted in at least one review.

  • Mentioned most: Quality of work (22 praise); Would recommend (13 praise); Friendly & courteous (12 praise); Professionalism (11 praise); Speed (8 praise); Communication (5 praise); Responsiveness (5 praise); Explains clearly (4 praise).
  • Reported results: 2 problem fixed.
  • Value for money: 1 said worth it.
  • Jobs reviewed: landscaping (4), snow removal (2), garden design (2).
  • Returning customers: 4 reviewers say they used 5 Sons, Landscape & Design before.
👍 “They did an excellent job”
👍 “In a very timely manner”
👍 “Would recommend them to anyone”

Reviews for your job

Customers hired 5 Sons, Landscape & Design for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Trista5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

They did an exceptional job installing my outside lighting on my house. They didn't even mind when I had questions.

Reasonable priceService not listed
Lavonne1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

They did an excellent job in a very timely manner. Loved how our landscaping turned out. Would recommend them to anyone thinking about landscaping or yard grading. Lavonne Hueneke

Reasonable priceYard grading
Bruce4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Guys did a wonderful job re-grading the landscaping around the front corner of the house where erosion was setting in. Very professional.

Reasonable priceService not listed
Benjamin3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

We love a great family business that treats you right! Professional and very easy to work with.

Bradley2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Outstanding crew, Brady and Logan and there entire group of guys get the job done!

Denise7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Brady and his crew installed a patio and fire pit for us. Great to work with, the crew was knowledgeable, professional and polite. They did an excellent job of adapting to our site. We’ve gotten so many compliments from people walking past on the trail in our back yard.

Customer photo from Denise's review
Reasonable priceYard gradingService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 41 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Ryan Dorr4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Professional from start to finish! Plus, they do amazing work. Thanks guys!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Yard grading
Trista Eidmann5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trista has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did an exceptional job installing my outside lighting on my house. They didn't even mind when I had questions.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Lavonne Hueneke1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lavonne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They did an excellent job in a very timely manner. Loved how our landscaping turned out. Would recommend them to anyone thinking about landscaping or yard grading. Lavonne Hueneke

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Yard grading
Bruce Radley4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bruce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Guys did a wonderful job re-grading the landscaping around the front corner of the house where erosion was setting in. Very professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Benjamin Cohen3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Benjamin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love a great family business that treats you right! Professional and very easy to work with.

Bradley Patrick2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bradley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Outstanding crew, Brady and Logan and there entire group of guys get the job done!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you Bradley! Happy to be of service!

Jordan Logan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jordan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Love the work they do and how professional they are with their customers!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you!

Denise Peterson7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brady and his crew installed a patio and fire pit for us. Great to work with, the crew was knowledgeable, professional and polite. They did an excellent job of adapting to our site. We’ve gotten so many compliments from people walking past on the trail in our back yard.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Yard grading, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you! Glad to help!

Heather Dillwood8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did some steps in my front yard and they are fantastic…so many compliments from neighbors. They were friendly and kept me informed and prompt.

Bear Foster2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bear has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

5 Son’s Landscape and Design not only delivered but helped us with design questions, layout and color scheme! Brady and his awesome team of professionals knocked it out of the park with a great rate and in no time at all! Any further landscaping we do will be done by 5 Son’s!

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