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From The Ground Up 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE

From The Ground Up

Faribault, MN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #45Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 55 tree removal services · 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tree removal 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: 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.From The Ground Up is better than 82% of tree removal services.A
82
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.From The Ground Up is better than 74% of tree removal services.B
74
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.From The Ground Up is better than 99% of tree removal services.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.From The Ground Up is better than 100% of tree removal services.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.From The Ground Up is better than 100% of tree removal 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.From The Ground Up is better than 88% of tree removal services.A
88

Reviews for your job

Customers hired From The Ground Up for 8 kinds of job.

From The Ground Up for weed control

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.64
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: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Weed control”: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.#4 / 4

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Weed control”

Skyler6 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. · Edited a year ago★

This company maintains the grounds at our apartment complex West Lake Meadows, but our section was left unmowed for over two months after sod was laid — grass grew more than a foot tall. You couldn’t even use this section without getting tripped up. Meanwhile, the rest of the property was serviced regularly. When…

Not sureLandscaping maintenanceLawn mowing & maintenanceWeed control
Joshua1 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★★★★★

Mitch terpstra did a great job handling my yard

Weed control+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Tyler2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Spoke with Mitch Terpstra while working on my lawn, very professional and productive. Great work all around and happy with the results.

Weed control+ Professionalism
KaBree1 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★★★★★

From the Ground Up is a great company! They are easy to work with and do a great job! Our yard looks amazing. There is not a weed insight.

Weed control+ Quality+ Value
Justin2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

FTGU is great to work with! The team is courteous, professional and they work hard!

Grass seedingWeed controlYard work+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Nicole2 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I currently have Lawn Mowing and Weed Control of my lawn. They mow my lawn weekly (or as needed) and blow off driveway and sidewalk which leaves everything looking nice. They also did Snow Removal last winter which was completed early enough for me to leave for work by 6:10 am. I am also scheduled for some patio…

Lawn mowing & maintenanceWeed controlService not listed+ Quality+ Professionalism
Matt1 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 did amazing job on spraying weeds in my yard killed them all.

Weed control+ Quality
Jay1 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★★★★★

The team at From the Ground Up cares about their work, are proud of their work, have state of the art equipment, and are on the ball. Their crew will answer all of your questions and the nicest folks around. Totally recommend them for any outdoor needs!!

Customer photo from Jay's review
GroundskeepingLandscaping maintenanceWeed control+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ryan3 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★★★★★

Mitch and his guys did a great job. My yard went from brown and full of weeds, to green and no weeds. It’s looking full and lush. Thanks again guys!

Weed control+ Quality
Halle3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Irrigation system repair & maintenanceTree removalTree trimming & pruning+ Quality
Joe4 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Lawn mowing & maintenanceWeed control+ Professionalism

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

Great price 0%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 0%Not sure 33%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Weed control11—
Yard work10—
Lawn mowing & maintenance8—
Landscaping maintenance5—
Tree removal5—
Tree trimming & pruning5—
Grass seeding4—
Tree stump removal4—

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