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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
100
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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Customers hired Shovel & Spade Landscaping for 8 kinds of job.

Shovel & Spade Landscaping for yard landscaping

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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: 93/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard 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 / 6
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Yard landscaping”

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.

Reasonable priceRock landscapingYard landscapingLandscape design
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!

Great priceRock landscapingGrass seedingLandscape installations
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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Reasonable priceRock landscapingGrass seedingLandscape installations
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.

Reasonable priceRock landscapingLandscape installationsYard landscaping
Vickie11 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 and his team made short work of removing old edging and installing new flagstone edging, as well as spreading new rock and mulch. They arrived on time, did exactly what he said they would do (plus a little extra) and finished on time. Everything looks great, and I am looking forward to working with them…

Reasonable priceYard landscaping
Kathryn2 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★★★★★

It was great working with Geraldo and crew. They did an outstanding job with updating the curb appeal and landscaping. Highly recommend.

Great priceLandscape installationsYard landscaping
Laura3 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 a year ago★★★★★

Highly recommend Geraldo for landscaping services. I am so happy with his work. Organized, professional, accommodating, and great to work with!

Yard landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jessica8 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 years ago★★★★★

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!!

Landscape installationsRock landscapingYard landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeanne4 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★★★★★

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!

Landscape designGrass seedingYard drainage+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Shelley1 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★★★★★

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.

Gardening servicesLandscape installationsYard landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Allison5 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★★★★★

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!

Lawn careGrass seedingYard landscaping+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brittany6 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★★★★★

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!

Garden designGrading & reslopingHardscaping+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Value

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 46%Reasonable 54%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Landscape installations36—
Rock landscaping34—
Landscape design21—
Grass seeding16—
Landscape management15—
Yard landscaping12—
Landscaping maintenance4—
Yard drainage2—

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