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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCOREShovel & Spade Landscaping
Bloomington, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #1Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 20 landscape architects · 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other landscape architects (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: reliability.
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Customers hired Shovel & Spade Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.
Shovel & Spade Landscaping for grass seeding
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I find out about Shovel & Spade on the internet. I called Geraldo last summer to request that he help me with my 20 year old retaining wall that was falling down. He gave me an estimate and told me he would be contacting me in February to give me a start date. I absolutely love my new landscaping. Geraldo and his…
Geraldo gave us competitive itemized estimate, kept us updated throughout (no waiting for his showing up as if we were under house arrest), he and his crew were pros who worked efficiently and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. Highly recommend this business.
Geraldo and his crew do excellent work. They are very professional, respond quickly, show up on time, complete the work quickly (even with weather delays), and ultimately the work they do is high quality. I've used them to install beds and plants, as well as landscape maintenance. Highly recommend.
Geraldo and his crew did a phenomenal job turning the eyesore space below an elevated deck into a beautiful spot in the yard. They brought in fill to replace soil that had eroded next to the foundation, installed landscape fabric, river rock and a cobblestone edging … and a 3-man crew completed all of this in half…
Great company to work with. Very friendly and has open communication with you every step of the way. Quiet work. Professional and finished the job earlier than anticipated!
What a wonderful choice we made when we hired Shovel and Spade to do our landscaping project. Geraldo and his crew were very meticulous about doing it right. They were pleasant, prompt, and finished the job at a very fair price. Couldn't be happier!
The Shovel & Spade team completely overhauled my tired landscape – they removed old river rock, weeds, bushes, and a raised garden bed outlined by railroad ties, and replaced it with new rock, plants, brick edging, pavers, grass seed, a couple of mulch beds, and buried 2 downspouts. Geraldo provided a suggested…
Excellent work by Geraldo and his team. Great to work with. I highly recommend.
First time customer, but I will definitely be a repeat customer! Shovel & Spade did an outstanding job on a couple of problem areas in my yard. Geraldo and his team were very punctual, arriving when they said they would be here and the sites were cleaned up prior to them leaving for the day. Geraldo walked me…
Shovel and Spade did a beautiful job landscaping my front yard. They were very professional, had great suggestions and the end result was outstanding. I highly recommend them!
They are amazing! Super nice people that do great work! They were really easy to work with and very professional. Cannot recommend them enough!
Geraldo Garza completed a landscaping project for me- he installed pavers and wood supports at my backyard fence gate. Now I have a nicely completed entry into my back yard which won't get muddy when it rains. He consulted with me on all aspects of the job and was very polite and efficient. I would highly…
I was given a date when Geraldo would be here and also the length of time my project would be. I was surprized with all the rain we have had that date would need to be rescheduled. But no, Geraldo was here on the day he said he would be and the project was completed in the time he said it would be. I received…
Geraldo came out to do a few different things to our yard and did such a great job! He was very fast, affordable, and friendly! We would recommend him to anyone!
Quick to respond! Tore out my front & side beds, built a wall, installed river rock and new plants. Geraldo sent the free estimate the next day after our meeting. Reasonable pricing!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape installations | 36 | — |
| Rock landscaping | 34 | — |
| Landscape design | 21 | — |
| Grass seeding | 16 | — |
| Landscape management | 15 | — |
| Yard landscaping | 12 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 4 | — |
| Yard drainage | 2 | — |
