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Bellas Landscaping logoHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Bellas Landscaping

Bloomington, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #9Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 landscape architects · 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other landscape architects (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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 92% of landscape architects.A
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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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 88% of landscape architects.A
88
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 99% of landscape architects.A
99
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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 95% of landscape architects.A
95
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 100% of landscape architects.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.Bellas Landscaping is better than 74% of landscape architects.B
74

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Customers hired Bellas Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.

Bellas Landscaping for retaining walls

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Retaining walls”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#3 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Retaining walls”

Jenni8 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★★★★★

Bellas Landscaping was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. The company started when they had anticipated which was very helpful. They went out of their way to be sure I was satisfied with the project!

Reasonable priceLandscape installationsRetaining walls
kay2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Bella’s provided outstanding landscaping services. We have used them 3 times and they exceeded expectations every time. They tailor design to your needs, and complete work promptly. Adam and Mitch, as well as their crew, were both friendly and professional. We will use them again for our next job.

Great priceLandscape installationsGarden designRetaining walls
Diana9 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

The outdoor space Mitch designed for us captured everything we were looking for, and some other classy touches we wouldn't have otherwise thought to add. The crew did a great job throughout the process designing, communicating, and building our patio. The attention to detail differentiates their work as excellent…

Green landscapingHardscapingLandscape design+ Quality+ Professionalism
LibbyLocal Guide · 14 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

When our retaining walls started falling apart, we contacted Bellas. Mitch Birky designed beautiful and functional replacement walls. The installation team’s work was neat, efficient and orderly. When our brick stoop started falling apart, we contacted Bellas. Once again, Mitch listened to our wishes and designed…

Concrete masonryLandscaping designRetaining walls+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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

Great price 18%Reasonable 82%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Landscape installations10—
Lawn landscaping6—
Retaining walls4—
Yard landscaping4—
Hardscaping3—
Concrete masonry2—
Walkway landscaping2—
Landscape design2—

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