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Simba General Contractors 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%89+52.2Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%90+13.7Experts Score= 87Not 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.87SCORE

Simba General Contractors

Boston, MA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #7Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 11 general contractors · 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other general contractors (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.Simba General Contractors is better than 89% of general contractors.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.Simba General Contractors is better than 81% of general contractors.A
81
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.Simba General Contractors is better than —% of general contractors.–
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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.Simba General Contractors is better than 90% of general contractors.A
90
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.Simba General Contractors is better than 100% of general contractors.A
100
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.Simba General Contractors is better than —% of general contractors.–
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Customers hired Simba General Contractors for 8 kinds of job.

Simba General Contractors for deck construction

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Deck construction”: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 / 3
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Deck construction”

Mary3 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★★★★★

Simba General Contractors were amazing in their communication and quality of work for renovations that were needed in our Community Garden space in Boston, following an accident that destroyed an area and some structures. The Simba team was responsive and fair, and they were flexible and respectful of the input…

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Reasonable priceGeneral constructionDeck constructionExterior structural repairs
Connor8 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 months ago★★★★★

My wife and I have been using SIMBA for everything, and I really mean everything: - Redid 1st floor kitchen - Replaced an external retaining wall - Repaired two sides of the foundation of our house, they had been dug out to make room for a door at basement-level for the ADU project, but were found to be crumbling…

Great priceGeneral constructionInstall flooringHome renovations
Maia5 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★★★★★

I love our porches! Simba did a great job helping us plan them and did excellent work! We get many compliments on them and I love how solid they feel! The service was also top notch, very responsive to questions and concerns.

Reasonable priceDeck construction
Adam3 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★★★★★

Simba performed two significant renovations for us, opening up an interior living space and building a two level deck with an interconnected staircase. As well as a few smaller jobs. We are extremely happy with all of the finished products. What we appreciated most about working with them was their flexibility and…

General constructionHome renovationsDeck construction
Michael1 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★★★★★

We used Simba to construct a mud room and were very happy with the results. They were in constant communication and responded quickly to any concerns. Their subs all did great work and the final result was just what we were hoping for!

Reasonable priceGeneral constructionTile work installationInstall flooring

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

Great price 21%Reasonable 79%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General construction11—
Home renovations7—
Install flooring6—
General repairs5—
Bathroom remodeling5—
Deck construction5—
Exterior structural repairs4—
Carpentry services4—

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