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Shelly Landscaping 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%57+31.1Reliability 24%34+8.2Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Craft & service penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.51SCORE

Shelly Landscaping

Albuquerque, NM · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #12Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 14 erosion control services · 4.6★ from 125 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other erosion control 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: 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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 57% of erosion control services.C
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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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 34% of erosion control services.D
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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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 57% of erosion control services.C
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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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 92% of erosion control services.A
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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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 100% of erosion control 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.Shelly Landscaping is better than 35% of erosion control services.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Shelly Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.

Shelly Landscaping for walkway landscaping

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.43
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: 61/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Walkway 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.#2 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Walkway landscaping”

Ben8 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 5 months ago★

Update 5-1-2026 Steve Shelly, the original owner, stood by his company. The new owner is refusing to replace a tree that died 2 months after it was planted. This was last summer. He said they would replace it in the fall because the roots will still grow during winter. Fall and winter has passed with no contact or…

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Stone landscapingWalkway landscapingConcrete masonry
Christine5 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

They are very helpful with my landscaping. They fix things that are broken too!

Reasonable priceWalkway landscaping
Clarence6 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Steve and his crew are easy to work with and do great work. Can count on them to keep appointments and work done with no surprises.

Great priceWalkway landscaping
Stephanie8 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 year ago★★★★★

We have used Steve Shelly Landscapes for two major yard reconstructions (front and back) and have been extremely pleased with the results. The team is knowledgeable, helpful and thoroughly professional. We will use them for yard maintenance now and will expect the same great results!

Great priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
Zach13 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 year ago★★★★★

The SS Team has been outstanding to work with. We hired them to design and construct our backyard landscaping. We have lots of elevation change in our yard, and SS designed and executed a wonderful layout that we'll enjoy for many years.

Reasonable priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
Julie1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

It has been a pleasure working with Steve Shelly Landscapes over the past few years. Steve Shelly is very knowledgeable about plants and landscape design, and his crew does quality work. Steve is also a nice person, and is always willing to listen and incorporate my landscaping ideas. I would highly recommend Steve Shelly Landscapes.

HardscapingIrrigation system repair & maintenanceLandscape design+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
law2 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★★★★★

Steve, John & company are the ultimate professionals. Steve & crew were always very responsive to our questions & concerns. Quality work from a reputable company. My wife & I highly recommend!

Concrete masonryDriveway or walkway pavingGrading & resloping+ 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 22%Reasonable 61%Overpriced 6%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Irrigation system repair & maintenance18—
Landscape installations13—
Landscape design10—
Landscaping maintenance10—
Landscape design construction9—
Stone landscaping7—
Walkway landscaping7—
Landscaping design6—

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