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Shovel & Spade 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 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.99SCORE

Shovel & 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.

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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than 99% of landscape architects.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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than 98% of landscape architects.A
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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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than 99% of landscape architects.A
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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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than 100% of landscape architects.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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than 100% of landscape architects.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.Shovel & Spade Landscaping is better than —% of landscape architects.–
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Shovel & Spade Landscaping for rock landscaping

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.34
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rock 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.#1 / 2
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

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Jill2 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Wonderful experience with Geraldo and Shovel & Spade from start to finish. Communication was fantastic and I couldn’t be happier with the work. Better than expected or imagined. Highly recommended.

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Ron2 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great work

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MA,Local Guide · 18 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★★★★★

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...

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Dee5 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★★★★★

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.

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Kenne3 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We would highly recommend Geraldo and his team at Shovel & Spade. From the very beginning, when we received our free landscaping estimate, Geraldo was prompt, professional, and clearly communicated the timing and cost of the project. Geraldo and his crew were diligent and hardworking, while taking great care not to…

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Jill3 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 months ago★★★★★

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!

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CassyLocal Guide · 14 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely Incredible Transformation! We hired Shovel and Spade to overhaul our yard, and we could not be happier with the results. They didn’t just landscape; they brought incredible creativity and vision to the project, turning our plain lawn into an absolute masterpiece. The craftsmanship and attention to detail…

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Joe9 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

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+

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Ronda2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

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…

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DianLocal Guide · 18 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

We had a very good experience with Shovel & Spade. The estimate was done quickly, workers arrived at the agreed upon time, the final look is excellent, everything was cleaned up and the employees worked very hard and like a team. We will use this company again.

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TanyaLocal Guide · 19 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Geraldo and his team made quick work of our landscape project. They removed old mulch and landscape fabric replacing it with river rock, leveled existing edging and created a new dry bed for water drainage. We will call them again. Recommend them 100%.

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Jeff4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Just had some landscaping done by Shovel and Spade Landscaping. Couldn’t be happier with Geraldo and his team. Communication throughout the process was excellent. They were very respectful of my property and made sure I got what I wanted. Highly recommend.

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Krista9 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

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…

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Mckenna2 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★★★★★

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!

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Thomas8 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★★★★★

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!

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Julie3 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 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…

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Sharon1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

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.

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Jeff8 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★★★★★

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…

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Dee3 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★★★★★

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…

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Erin7 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★★★★★

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…

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