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R&D Landscape 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%48+11.6Value 14%68+9.6Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Craft & service penalty30−7Experts Score= 53Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.53SCORE

R&D Landscape

Lansing, MI · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 26 ice removal services · 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other ice 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: momentum and value; 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.R&D Landscape is better than 64% of ice removal services.B
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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.R&D Landscape is better than 48% of ice removal services.C
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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.R&D Landscape is better than 30% of ice removal services.D
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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.R&D Landscape is better than 68% of ice removal services.B
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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.R&D Landscape is better than 100% of ice removal 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.R&D Landscape is better than 52% of ice removal services.C
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Customers hired R&D Landscape for 8 kinds of job.

R&D Landscape for backyard 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: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Backyard 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
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Backyard landscaping”

Dorie1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

R&D Landscape is THE BEST! The company has taken excellent care of both my property, and that of my elderly father, for several years. Be it a large scale landscaping project, or simply basic maintenance, R&D provides quality work. Residential Account Manager, Jeromy Price, is an excellent communicator and a…

Reasonable pricePatio designOutdoor step constructionYard landscaping
Melissa2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Will did a great job on our front landscape bed and backyard. He built a wonderful fire pit with a wood bench. I would recommend R&D for future home projects. Professional and Christian based company.

Customer photo from Melissa's review
Lawn landscapingYard landscapingBackyard landscaping
HeatherLocal Guide · 16 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 3 months ago★★★★★

The team at R&D is GREAT! Tony is my main contact and is the best. They handle our weekly mows, fertilization and weed control. We also had them come in and refresh our patio, plant trees and lay mulch. I can’t say enough good things about their attention to detail, communication and overall care they show me, the…

Great priceGardening servicesLawn landscapingOutdoor water feature design
PatrickLocal Guide · 112 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 months ago★★★★★

Good prices, great work, and the best people. Had some privacy trees put in and they were professional and friendly throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond and I 100% recommend them for your next project.

Great priceBackyard landscaping
EthanLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceLandscape design constructionGardening servicesLawn landscaping

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

Great price 26%Reasonable 42%Overpriced 5%Not sure 26%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Lawn landscaping8—
Gardening services8—
Yard landscaping6—
Landscape design construction6—
Backyard landscaping5—
Landscape management4—
Landscape design3—
Patio design2—

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