Tanya Davis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tanya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAlways great service and the guys are true professionals!
- Price assessment: Great price
Always Great Landscaping
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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 56 sod installation servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 93%
5.0 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · 15 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Always Great Landscaping at a glance
Google reviewers rate Always Great Landscaping five stars based on thirty reviews, highlighting consistent punctuality, clear communication, and affordable pricing for services like mowing, trimming, and seasonal cleanup. Customers frequently describe the work as thorough and professional, noting that the company handles both residential and commercial properties with reliability. The business maintains a perfect rating with no low-star excerpts indicating specific criticisms, and the owner has not replied to any reviews.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 30 Google reviews (29 with written comments, 2 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 19, 2026.
- Service: Sod Installation Service serving Poplar Grove, Illinois.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other sod installation services
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 momentum; weakest: reliability.
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.Always Great Landscaping: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
98
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.Always Great Landscaping: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
95
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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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.Always Great Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Always Great Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 81.–
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Star ratings
30 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars30100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 29 written reviews
- Praise80100%
- 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 price1789%
- Reasonable211%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Would recommend1418%
- Quality & results1316%
- Staff & attitude1316%
- Price & value1316%
- Honesty & trust1215%
- Speed & response911%
- Communication68%
What customers talk about
We read 29 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I highly recommend his lawn service to anyone looking for someone reliable, professional, and who does great-quality work!”
“Always great service and the guys are true professionals!”
“I cannot say enough to truly tell you what kind of service this company provides!”
“Thanks for being so reliable and having great Quality and affordable service!”
“He is extremely reliable, consistent, and takes pride in his work.”
“I was against having a service at first but they quickly won me over.”
“He is always prompt, communicative and conscientious.”
People customers mention
- Rigo 5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
KarenLocal Guide · 70 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 week ago★★★★★
I cannot say enough to truly tell you what kind of service this company provides! Rico takes good care of his customers! Mowing, trimming,keeping sidewalks and driveway clean.
Great price
Tasha4 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 month ago★★★★★
Great service and attention to detail Even on short notice. I’ve also use this company for fall cleanup. I am very impressed and will continue to use in the future. Thanks for being so reliable and having great Quality and affordable service!
Great price
cjLocal Guide · 27 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 month ago★★★★★
Really lives up to the name. The landscaping is always great. They have been doing my landscaping at a reasonable price for 4 years. I am always pleased with the results. I would absolutely recommend AGL.
Great price
NedLocal Guide · 23 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 month ago★★★★★
Rigo has been taking care of my lawn and the edging and trimming for a few years now. They have also done ceanup work to reestablish beds and define edges. The services are very affordable and the professionalism and response times are excellent. I was against having a service at first but they quickly won me over.…
Reasonable price
S.3 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 month ago★★★★★
Rigo is always prompt and reliable. He does a thorough job including the edging. You can tell he takes pride in his work and pays attention to the details. The lawn always looks great when he’s finished. We’ve used him several times now and have been very happy with the service. Thanks!
Mellissa6 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 month ago★★★★★
Rigo is amazing! He is always prompt, communicative and conscientious. He has been single-handedly maintaining/designing and beautifying my backyard and lawn for the last 3 years (you should have seen what he was working with!). With his dedication and care, my lawn is no longer something that I’m embarrassed about.…
Great price
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 30 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Team members customers mention
Karen PLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI cannot say enough to truly tell you what kind of service this company provides! Rico takes good care of his customers! Mowing, trimming,keeping sidewalks and driveway clean.
- Price assessment: Great price
Tasha Purifoy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat service and attention to detail Even on short notice. I’ve also use this company for fall cleanup. I am very impressed and will continue to use in the future. Thanks for being so reliable and having great Quality and affordable service!
- Price assessment: Great price
cj gantLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cj has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleReally lives up to the name. The landscaping is always great. They have been doing my landscaping at a reasonable price for 4 years. I am always pleased with the results. I would absolutely recommend AGL.
- Price assessment: Great price
Ned SchneebleyLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ned has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleRigo has been taking care of my lawn and the edging and trimming for a few years now. They have also done ceanup work to reestablish beds and define edges. The services are very affordable and the professionalism and response times are excellent. I was against having a service at first but they quickly won me over. Thank you Rigo and your team for making my life a little easier and keeping my property well maintained.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
S. from Rockford3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleRigo is always prompt and reliable. He does a thorough job including the edging. You can tell he takes pride in his work and pays attention to the details. The lawn always looks great when he’s finished. We’ve used him several times now and have been very happy with the service. Thanks!
Mellissa6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mellissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleRigo is amazing! He is always prompt, communicative and conscientious. He has been single-handedly maintaining/designing and beautifying my backyard and lawn for the last 3 years (you should have seen what he was working with!). With his dedication and care, my lawn is no longer something that I’m embarrassed about. I don’t think I’ll be going with anyone else. He is well priced and fair, and takes pride in producing excellent work. Highly recommend.
- Price assessment: Great price
Kristin Boel7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI’ve used them off of a recommendation for mowing, edging, trimming, mulch replacement and weed overgrowth removal at my home and they’re fantastic. Very responsive and professional with great communication on what’s been done and when. I would definitely recommend Always Great!
- Price assessment: Great price
T. K.8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews T. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleWe’ve had a great experience with our landscaper, who handles the landscaping for our commercial building. He is extremely reliable, consistent, and takes pride in his work. One of the things we appreciate most is that we never have to chase him down or remind him what needs to be done—he simply takes care of everything and keeps the property looking great. It’s refreshing to work with someone who is dependable and does what they say they’re going to do. Highly recommended!
T RockLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews T has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleThis guy shows up and works his tail off. Always willing to add a landscaping project to a scheduled service call. Well worth the money and wife is happy so I am happy; right guys! We have gone through a few to find this good one.
Business details
- Phone: (815) 566-9379
- Website: alwaysgreatlandscaping.net
- Service area: Poplar Grove, IL