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Outdoors by JK 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Outdoors by JK

Des Moines, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #9Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 33 paving contractors · 4.9★ from 262 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: replies to reviews.

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.Outdoors by JK is better than 95% of paving contractors.A
95
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.Outdoors by JK is better than 92% of paving contractors.A
92
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.Outdoors by JK is better than 99% of paving contractors.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.Outdoors by JK 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.Outdoors by JK 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.Outdoors by JK is better than 91% of paving contractors.A
91

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Customers hired Outdoors by JK for 8 kinds of job.

Outdoors by JK for stone landscaping

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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: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Stone landscaping”: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.#1 / 1

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Stone landscaping”

Carolyn14 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★★★★★

Outdoors by JK did everything as promised by Jack. The crew was great and I love our new landscaping. I recommend Outdoors by JK to anyone looking for excellent landscaping design and execution.

Stone landscapingLandscape installationsLawn landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Roberta9 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★★★★★

Thorough and knowledgeable. Was very patient with my indecisiveness! Offered many options for several jobs.

Concrete masonryDriveway or walkway pavingGrading & resloping+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jennifer5 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 love my landscaping! So very happy. Very clean and meticulous. I would highly recommend and definitely hire.

HydroseedingLandscape designLawn care+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alex5 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★★★★★

Working with Jack and his company has been amazing. The installation of my project was completed on time and at the agreed upon price. With Iowa weather/winters a few issues came up after a few seasons and Jack responded by fixing the issues or addressing concerns in a timely manner. Most contractors would let the…

HardscapingLandscaping maintenanceSod installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
TimLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Amazing work by Jack and his crew. Outstanding job.

Stone landscaping+ 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 39%Reasonable 59%Overpriced 1%Not sure 1%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Weed control43—
Landscape design25—
Irrigation system repair & maintenance22—
Stone landscaping5—
Walkway landscaping3—
Lawn landscaping2—
Driveway or walkway paving2—
Rock landscaping2—

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