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George L. Throop Company

Concrete contractor · Pasadena, CA · reviewed since 2018

How 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 64%60+38.1Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%96+7.9Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 66Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.66SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 12 concrete contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · 23 photos
64%five-star reviews
4.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
95%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2025latest review

George L. Throop Company at a glance

Google reviewers rate George L. Throop Company 4.5 out of 5 based on 22 reviews, with the owner responding to 95 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the staff's helpfulness, extensive knowledge, and convenient location, noting that concrete material prices are competitive with major home improvement stores. However, some low-star reviews criticize slow job completion times and perceived poor customer service attitudes, suggesting the staff acts as if doing the client a favor rather than providing a paid service.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews (64% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 22 Google reviews (10 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 11, 2025.
  • Service: Concrete Contractor serving Pasadena, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other concrete contractors

Score per factor (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: replies to reviews and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction60Reliability75Craft & service–Value–Momentum90Replies to reviews96Satisfaction: 60 (median 88)Reliability: 75 (median 93)Momentum: 90 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 96 (median 42)
George L. Throop CompanyConcrete Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.George L. Throop Company: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
60
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.George L. Throop Company: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
75
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.George L. Throop Company: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
90
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.George L. Throop Company: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 42.A
96

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Star ratings

22 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1464%
  • 4 stars627%
  • 3 stars15%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star15%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 10 written reviews

  • Praise7100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude571%
  • Quality & results114%
  • Price & value114%

What customers talk about

We read 10 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “George , is brilliantly helpful and kind , wish I needed to go there more often.”
  • “Great service”
  • “Prices are decent and the location is extremely convenient.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

AverellLocal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★

Used to be a great place to get concrete materials, but they no longer do retail sales to the general public

FionaghLocal Guide · 29 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★★★★★

George , is brilliantly helpful and kind , wish I needed to go there more often.

AlejandroLocal Guide · 431 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★★★★

Hoy venimos a cargar material,el personal es muy amable te ayuda rápido, mucha variedad de materiales

CherengoLocal Guide · 69 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. · 7 years ago★

They take too long to do their job ......they need to go to get some clases about customer service ......they act like if they are doing you a favor ....when in.fact we pay for their service ....

AaronLocal Guide · 39 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. · 7 years ago★★★★★

Been coming here for years for materials for jobs around my house and other properties. George is a really good man and the guys that work for him are really helpful. Prices are decent and the location is extremely convenient. A yard of pre-mixed concrete in a trailer is about the same price as you'd pay at HD and you dont have to mix!

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Averell EshaghianLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Averell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Used to be a great place to get concrete materials, but they no longer do retail sales to the general public

Fionagh CushLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fionagh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

George , is brilliantly helpful and kind , wish I needed to go there more often.

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Oh you are very kind! Thank you. Please come back and see us again!

Alejandro RuizLocal Guide · 431 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alejandro has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Hoy venimos a cargar material,el personal es muy amable te ayuda rápido, mucha variedad de materiales

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Hi Alej, Thank you so much for taking the time to rate us. We really appreciate your kind words. Glad our staff was able to help you so quickly! We try our best.

David Studabaker8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I'm going up garage 40 years

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Hi David, not sure what you were trying to say here but thank you so much for the 5 star ranking! Really appreciate it.

Ronald Funes3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ronald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good people ..

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you Ronald for your 5 star rating. We try to do our best and so appreciate your review!

Cherengo MartinezLocal Guide · 69 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cherengo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They take too long to do their job ......they need to go to get some clases about customer service ......they act like if they are doing you a favor ....when in.fact we pay for their service ....

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Sorry that you must have caught us at a bad time and that we disappointed you.

Aaron MilamLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Been coming here for years for materials for jobs around my house and other properties. George is a really good man and the guys that work for him are really helpful. Prices are decent and the location is extremely convenient. A yard of pre-mixed concrete in a trailer is about the same price as you'd pay at HD and you dont have to mix!

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Thank you, Aaron, for your wonderful 5-star review. Really appreciate it!

Bernard SaludadoLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bernard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

We so appreciate your 5-star review. Thank you so much!

Robert GrantLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

One of Oldest, Great Construction spots in Pasadena. Extremely knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Oh how wonderful to hear that! Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We have tried to always keep customer service a priority. Thank you again!

Carolyn ZornLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carolyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice people,good service,great coffee.

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

So glad you liked the coffee, Carolyn. Thank you so much for the 5-star review. It's greatly appreciated!

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