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California Windows 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE

California Windows

Laguna Beach, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #7Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 37 window contractors · 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other window contractors (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: satisfaction and value; 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.California Windows is better than 100% of window contractors.A
100
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.California Windows is better than 98% of window contractors.A
98
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.California Windows is better than 99% of window contractors.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.California Windows is better than 100% of window contractors.A
100
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.California Windows is better than 100% of window contractors.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.California Windows is better than —% of window contractors.–
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Customers hired California Windows for 7 kinds of job.

California Windows for general door installation

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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: 76/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General door installation”: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.#9 / 12

All 4 Google reviews tagged “General door installation”

Jason7 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Quick and accurate quote. Great work.

General door installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
LesleyLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We had a patio door installed and we were very satisfied with the whole process. California Window and Solar is a company that genuinely seems to care about their customers and does their best to make them happy.

General door installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cathie1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I absolutely recommend using California Window & Solar!! We met with 5 representatives to price out replacing our original windows and sliders from 1976 in our new home. Jeff was far superior to any of the other representatives. His professionalism, care for our home, communication, and timeliness was on point.…

General door installationWindow installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
KevinLocal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

California Window & Solar replaced my windows and sliding doors, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The installation was quick and smooth, and the windows look amazing. I would refer them to anyone! Dallas is the man!!

General door installationGlass installationWindow installation+ 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 32%Reasonable 68%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Window installation31—
Vinyl window installation & replacement29—
Sliding glass door installation & replacement22—
Casement window installation & replacement4—
General door installation4—
Double pane window installation & replacement3—
General window replacement2—

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