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Machtinger Landscaping LLC 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE

Machtinger Landscaping LLC

Palo Alto, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #2Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 37 lawn care services · 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other lawn care 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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than 99% of lawn care 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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than 98% of lawn care services.A
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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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than —% of lawn care services.–
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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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than 100% of lawn care 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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than 100% of lawn care services.A
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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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC is better than —% of lawn care services.–
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Customers hired Machtinger Landscaping LLC for 8 kinds of job.

Machtinger Landscaping LLC for landscape installations

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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: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Landscape installations”: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.#5 / 9
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Landscape installations”

Johnny1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Excellent landscaping company. Very professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. The quality of the work really stood out, and I would definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping.

Great priceLandscape installationsLawn landscapingDriveway landscaping
Oscar2 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 months ago★★★★★

These landscaping guys did my neighbors front yard near Standford and I was very skeptical when I saw the work starting. They worked fairly quickly and respectful to not bother me with loud noises so I really appreciate their workmanship and work ethic. I vontractec them to finish my landscaping stones and pavers. I…

Great priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingRock landscaping
Elly2 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 months ago★★★★★

My boyfriends parents live near Stanford and Palo Alto so their lawn has to be prestine. Machibger Landscaping did an excellent job with top landscaping design. Thank you for the hard work and fair pricing.

Great priceIrrigation system repair & maintenanceRock landscapingLandscape installations
Manav4 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★★★★★

Hired them for a yard refresh and ended up with something that looks straight out of a magazine. The crew worked nonstop, paid attention to every little detail, and treated the property with respect. No stress, no chasing anyone down, just solid work. If you’re anywhere near Menlo Park, don’t overthink it — book them.

Reasonable priceGardening servicesLandscape installationsLawn landscaping
Julia1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

We worked with Machtinger Landscaping on our front yard installation. We are incredibly happy with the product and experience. Noah (the owner) is easy to work with, knowledgeable, super professional and responsive. Ernesto, our foreman, was wonderful to work with. Our project was large in scope and included a…

Reasonable priceWalkway landscapingConcrete masonryGardening services

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

Great price 77%Reasonable 23%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Walkway landscaping17—
Lawn landscaping11—
Stone landscaping11—
Yard landscaping8—
Gardening services8—
Landscape installations5—
Landscaping maintenance5—
Green landscaping5—

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