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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Customers hired Shovel & Spade Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.
Shovel & Spade Landscaping for landscape installations
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I highly recommend Shovel and Spade Landscaping. The owner came to our home to evaluate what we needed. He was very prompt getting back to us with a plan and estimate He soon gave us a date for the start of our project and it was on time We are very happy with the results. We are looking forward to working with…
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I recommend S&S to everyone! Talent, integrity, incredibly efficient team work - their work is professional. Their attitude is very positive. The only people we will use in the future...
Geraldo and his team did an excellent job. They were on time and professional.
Love, my new landscaping,. We gave them a picture of our dream and they made it not only a dream but reality. Very professional and great craftsmanship.
We retained Shovel and Spade for our front landscaping and sidewalk renovation. They gave us a very detailed bid along with scope of work that exceeded our expectations. They were very creative during points in the renovation when we were at a bid of a stand still on how we would proceed. Their pricing was…
Highly recommend this beautiful, family owned company. Geraldo is a top tier business owner and his 5 star reviews are deserved! Shovel & Spade is beautifully run and delivers a quality product. They are knowledgeable, patient with questions, and go the extra mile. I’ll use them time and time again with future landscaping projects. Thank you!
Shovel and Spade did an excellent job with the refresh of the landscape berm. Very neat and timely in their work. Definitely satisfied and thankful for what they did. A+
Gerardo and his team were great to work with! From the initial estimate to the final product. Communication through the entire process was excellent. They were very respectful of my property, and made sure I was able to get exactly what I was looking for. Will definitely be looking to work with them again in the future!
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 and his team are top notch. I’ve had other landscaping companies come in to give me an estimate based on some quick details and tell me what they’re going to do. Geraldo came in and asked, “how can I make this to your liking?” They removed brush and installed a mulch beds. The entire process was pleasant,…
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…
Geraldo and his crew did a wonderful job with our landscaping. They worked very hard and in a timely manner, finishing our job in just 2 days! Geraldo's attention to detail can be seen in our new bricks all the way around our house. We are very pleased with the job and would highly recommend Shovel and Spade.
Outstanding work from Shovel and Spade! From start to finish, this team exceeded our expectations on our landscaping project. They were punctual, professional, and delivered exceptional quality work. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire process - we always knew what to expect and when. The…
Excellent work by Geraldo and his team. Great to work with. I highly recommend.
Shovel & Spade installed a flagstone border around a large landscaped area. They did a fantastic job! It books beautiful and we are very happy with it. Communication was great during the whole process. Everything was left very tidy when they finished. Friendly service!
It was great working with Geraldo and crew. They did an outstanding job with updating the curb appeal and landscaping. Highly recommend.
Geraldo and his crew did an excellent job updating some of our landscaping. Geraldo was professional and provided great customer service. Will definitely use Shovel & Spade for any future projects we have.
Geraldo & his Shovel & Spade team made our vision come to life for our front yard landscaping. We wanted something that is easy to maintain and gives some pretty color in the warmer months. They helped us think through he design, materials, and the plants. They worked so fast and did high quality work! One thing…
We are very impressed with the look and quality of our new landscape!! Beautiful work and would/will recommend to anyone in need of landscape!!
The absolute best! The entire side of my house was overtaken with weeds so I got a weed barrier put down, new rocks, new brick edging, new plants and even a buried downspout! Couldn’t be happier for the price and how quickly and professionally the work was done. Won’t go anywhere else for landscaping
Highly recommend! Geraldo and team just completed leveling, sealing, and re-sanding our existing paver patio. It looks new and fantastic again. Great communication, highly skilled, and reasonably priced. We look forward to them coming out later this summer for a front yard landscaping project. UPDATE: Geraldo…
I’m very happy with the work done by this business. They’re very easy to work with and their charges are reasonable. They’re going to do more work for me in the fall.
Had overall spring cleanup performed, also including shrub trimming, removal, replanting, worked so fast. Definitely getting a spot on their calendar next season! Thank you.
Geraldo did an amazing job for a very fair price. He was responsive, kind, and an artist at his work. I appreciate his thoughtful suggestions and follow up, along with landscaping and plant tips. Thank you so much!!!
We had a great experience with Shovel and Spade Landscaping. Geraldo was amazing to work with, he was able to come right away to talk with and us and see what we needed done. He sent us a quote very quickly and his prices were extremely fair and reasonable. We left a lot of decision making up to him as far as design…
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…
Great work - very professional and great communication.
I highly recommend Shovel & Spade.Very nice work at a reasonable price.
We are really pleased with Geraldo's ideas, installation, and follow up on our landscaping project. He removed all of the old rock, plants, and overgrown shrubs from two sides of our house and replaced with new river rock and plants, all in 3 days. I am not a green thumb so looked to Geraldo for ideas and he…
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…
Answered email same day and received free estimate next day. Very knowledgeable and completed large area of edging, mulch and burying down spouts in two days. Very pleased and will definitely call Geraldo for future projects.
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 | — |
