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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 55%75+40.9Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty76−2.4Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.67SCORERed Shovel Landscape
Albuquerque, NM · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 43 landscapers · 4.8★ from 1,807 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other landscapers (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 craft & service; 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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 75% of landscapers.B
75
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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 62% of landscapers.B
62
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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 76% of landscapers.B
76
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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 90% of landscapers.A
90
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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 76% of landscapers.B
76
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.Red Shovel Landscape is better than 44% of landscapers.C
44
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Red Shovel Landscape for 8 kinds of job.
Red Shovel Landscape for driveway landscaping
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.3
★ 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 “Driveway 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.#3 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 3 Google reviews tagged “Driveway landscaping”
Patrick5 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Marshal, David, Hakem and crew did a great job, super thorough and efficient!
Great priceWalkway landscapingTree trimming & pruningDriveway landscaping
WillowLocal Guide · 1 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. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★
I called Red Shovel Landscaping because they were recommended to me by another landscaping company who did not do yard clean up. The lady I spoke with on the phone (I'm sorry I did not get her name) was friendly and professional. She explained their services and fees clearly and concisely, and we set up a time for…
Great priceYard work+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Dennis1 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★
David M., Junior, and Marquez all did outstanding work and each of them deserve the $20.00 tip and a raise.
Driveway landscapingGroundskeepingLandscaping maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Price
Not enough reviews with a price yet.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Great price 22%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 4%Not sure 9%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Yard work | 187 | — |
| Tree trimming & pruning | 133 | — |
| Weed control | 102 | — |
| Irrigation system repair & maintenance | 102 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 67 | — |
| Lawn mowing & maintenance | 49 | — |
| Groundskeeping | 48 | — |
| Lawn care | 30 | — |
