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Colin Concrete Des Moines 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Colin Concrete Des Moines

Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #14Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 33 paving contractors · 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other paving 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: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.

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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 90% of paving contractors.A
90
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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 88% of paving contractors.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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 82% of paving contractors.A
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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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 100% of paving 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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 100% of paving 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.Colin Concrete Des Moines is better than 100% of paving contractors.A
100

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Customers hired Colin Concrete Des Moines for 8 kinds of job.

Colin Concrete Des Moines for retaining walls

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.38
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: 67/100.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.#2 / 2

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Retaining walls”

Keith1 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★★★★

I had a 15x25 gravel patio built with an eight inch concrete retaining wall holding the rock and gravel. I also had two concrete pavers leading to my front steps replaced. I am happy with the services and the patio. They got in, did the work, and cleaned up well. I will probably extend my driveway width next year and will ask them for a bid.

Retaining wallsService not listed+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Phonemany1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Jose and his team was professional, good price and well done job!

Concrete cuttingConcrete repairsDriveway installation+ Professionalism
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★★★★★

We had to have a retaining wall replaced as well as part of our driveway. The previous owner of our home built the retaining wall out of blocks and didn't bother adding drainage. After several disappointing bid appointments with landscapers and excavators, we decided to call a concrete contractor for the driveway…

Construction cleanupDriveway installationRetaining walls
Michael7 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 very difficult retaining wall project and a tight timeline. Jose was the *only* one I could find to help us out in time when our original contractor bailed on us. He came out the day after we spoke on the phone, had the estimate to me that night, and the crew started on Monday just a few days later. Not…

Concrete footingsRetaining walls+ Responsiveness
Kristin1 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. · Edited 5 years ago★

We had them pour our driveway and patio. The whole experience has been horrible. There was minimal communication between the owner and the workers. This created way more cost on our part. They over-excavated which increased the amount of retaining wall needed. They weren’t careful near the garage slab when removing…

Concrete driveway buildingRetaining walls− Professionalism
quazi1 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Beautiful patio and retaining wall . We love it . Our whole neighborhood talks about how good it looks and the quality work these guys did . Jose and his crews are very good at what they do . Quality and craftsmanship is very visible. Absolutely beyond my expectation. I will definitely recommend these guys to any…

FlooringRetaining walls+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Larry10 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 contracted with Colin Concrete to install cement for a storage room under a porch. The project was complex and we wanted it done right. They started the project sooner than expected . The six man crew each had a job to do and worked very well together. They dug in footings and tied the new wall to the floor and…

Construction cleanupFlooringConcrete footings+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Roberto2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General pavingRetaining walls+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Concrete driveway building73—
Concrete sidewalk building45—
General paving26—
Driveway installation19—
Demolition16—
Concrete repairs13—
Construction cleanup12—
Concrete footings11—

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