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Chris James 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Not 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.97SCORE

Chris James Landscaping

Hawthorne, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #4Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 11 drip irrigation services · 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other drip irrigation services (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 satisfaction; weakest: value.

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.Chris James Landscaping is better than 98% of drip irrigation services.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.Chris James Landscaping is better than 98% of drip irrigation services.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.Chris James Landscaping is better than 97% of drip irrigation services.A
97
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.Chris James Landscaping is better than 93% of drip irrigation services.A
93
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.Chris James Landscaping is better than 100% of drip irrigation services.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.Chris James Landscaping is better than —% of drip irrigation services.–
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Customers hired Chris James Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.

Chris James Landscaping for irrigation system repair & maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Irrigation system repair & maintenance”: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.#7 / 8

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Irrigation system repair & maintenance”

BrittanyLocal Guide · 12 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 months ago★★★★★

The quick summary— we’ve worked with Chris James Landscaping for years; they’re prompt, hard working, and have great vision and communication. Highly recommend! We’ve used Chris James Landscaping for over 5 years with Spring/Fall cleanup, garden bed maintenance and mulching, and lawn care – always been easy to work…

Irrigation system repair & maintenanceGrass seedingMulching
Mike3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

CJL Did a excellent job on putting the new lawn in on our exterior Reno Chris D was on top of everything easy to communicate with made sure everything was done to make sure the lawn would come in before the first frost the lawn looks great highly recommend and will have them back

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Irrigation system repair & maintenanceGrass seeding
Theresa1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

They are the best!!

Gardening servicesIrrigation system repair & maintenanceLandscaping maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AlannaLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

We used Chris James Landscaping this summer to do a considerable job on our property. They replaced a walkway, installed lighting, and redesigned the flower beds. I worked closely with Josh who is a dream to work with. We went to the nursery together to pick out the exact plants that I like and everything came…

Driveway or walkway pavingGarden designIrrigation system repair & maintenance+ Quality+ Professionalism
Larry3 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★★★★★

We recently used CJL for a fairly major "overhaul" and updating of our backyard, and smaller changes to the front - we've worked with them x 14 yrs. They were great. Josh took time to understand what we were trying to do, came back with a detailed plan (with some options), and then proceeded. The work crew was…

Irrigation system repair & maintenanceLawn mowing & maintenanceLawn pest control+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Grass seeding6—
Irrigation system repair & maintenance5—
Mulching5—
Lawn mowing & maintenance5—
Weed control5—
Lawn pest control4—
Yard work4—
Garden design2—

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