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Jim's Affordable 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 94Not 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.94SCORE

Jim's Affordable Landscaping

Medford, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 56 sod installation services · 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other sod installation 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: 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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than 97% of sod installation services.A
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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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than 93% of sod installation services.A
93
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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than 78% of sod installation services.B
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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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than 100% of sod installation 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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than 100% of sod installation 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.Jim's Affordable Landscaping is better than —% of sod installation services.–
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Customers hired Jim's Affordable Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.

Jim's Affordable Landscaping for hardscaping

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ 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: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hardscaping”: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.#3 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Hardscaping”

AlexandraLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Jim is currently finishing up work at our house and we have been super pleased. The price is reasonable and has not changed since work began, which is so often the case. The work is fantastic and Jim’s employees are so hardworking and kind. Jim has been checking in regularly with us on the progress and has made…

Great priceLawn landscapingLawn careHardscaping
Andrew2 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 months ago★★★★★

Jim’s Affordable Landscaping did an amazing job on our patio and landscaping project. From the beginning, they were easy to work with, responsive, and very professional. They helped us think through the design, gave helpful suggestions, and made sure the final layout matched exactly what we were hoping for. The…

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Great priceStone landscapingLawn landscapingSod installation
Erin1 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★★★★★

Jim’s affordable landscaping has been taking care of our yard for over 5 years and we couldn’t be happier with their professionalism, quality, and reliability. Jim is easy to work with, he listens to our requests, and gives us great suggestions. We HIGHLY recommend Jim and his team!

HardscapingLandscaping maintenanceLawn care+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brian7 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★★★★★

Jim and his crew have done multiple projects for us both big and small including a patio, sod, edging, driveway wall, borders, and sidewalk. Any time we need something done it is Jim we call. He is kind and responsive. His crew is always courteous and professional. Exceptional value for top quality work. I can not…

Customer photo from Brian's review
Concrete masonryDriveway or walkway pavingGardening services+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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★★★★★

Awesome guys to deal with, Jim and his crew are on the ball. They were on time, on budget and completed our rock wall exactly as promised with zero issues. I highly recommend them !

Hardscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Adam11 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’ve been using Jim for years to maintain our landscaping, He has also assisted us with a few yards projects along the way. He has always been professional, responsive, and completed the work on time and for the budget discussed. I highly recommend Jim and his team for any landscaping projects/maintenance one might need for their property.

HardscapingLandscape installationsLandscaping design+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Scott5 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★★★★★

Very professional and honest outfit. I have used Affordable as my go to Landscape company for over 3 years for all of my home beautification needs. Whether it is their weekly Lawn Maintenance services, or the patio they installed, or the spring and fall cleanups, Jim and his crew are on top of it all. I can't say…

GroundskeepingHardscapingLandscape installations+ 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 100%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Lawn landscaping11—
Stone landscaping9—
Lawn care7—
Hardscaping7—
Yard landscaping7—
Landscaping maintenance6—
Sod installation4—
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