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Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Craft & service penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking

Salem, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #31Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 43 gate installation · 4.7★ from 450 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other gate installation (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: 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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 86% of gate installation.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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 85% of gate installation.A
85
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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 76% of gate installation.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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 95% of gate installation.A
95
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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 100% of gate installation.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.Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking is better than 38% of gate installation.D
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Customers hired Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking for 8 kinds of job.

Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking for patio enclosure construction

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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).4.80
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 “Patio enclosure construction”: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 “Patio enclosure construction”

Kris3 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★★★★

2 patio covers installed and completed today. Nathan and his crew did a great job. Was an odd set up and took some thinking to make things work. Nathan and the guys that help to complete this project did a great job. I’m happy with the results 👍

Patio enclosure construction+ Quality
FrankLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

We just had a 16 ft. by 10 ft. cedar pergola built by Rick's Custom Fencing and Decking and we couldn't be more delighted! First we were assisted very well by Tracy to design, locate and schedule the work for our pergola. Then Nathan and Josh worked through two long hot days to mount the pergola on our patio which…

Patio enclosure construction+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Steven9 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★★★★★

Nathan and Josh were on time, professional, and the work is outstanding. They explained thoroughly what they were going to do, asked us exactly what we wanted and provided guidance when we were not sure. We used Rick's to install a fence as well and while we could have found a less expensive alternative, Rick's…

Patio enclosure construction+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BrianLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Ricks custom fencing was amazing.we had a custom patio cover built to match our neighbors. This was import to us as we live in an HOA community. The finishing product was spot on. Our builders - Nathan and Mike were always prompt and eager to get started each morning. We can’t thank you guys enough for your hard…

Patio enclosure construction+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Tony1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Patio enclosure construction+ 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 16%Reasonable 78%Overpriced 1%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Fence building55—
Wood fence installation43—
Custom fabrication23—
Chain link fence installation18—
Vinyl fence installation13—
Aluminum fence installation11—
Automatic gate installation & repairs5—
Patio enclosure construction5—

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